I’m gonna be honest. I never EVER thought that I would make almond milk at home. I mean, I love raw milk! It is so yummy! And I love making milk kefir for my smoothies! I simply have no room in my life for nut milk. Until now. You see, we started the Whole 30. If you are not familiar … Read More
8 Top Essential Oils for Romance
Have you tried using essential oils in the bedroom? They can be a great addition to help inspire romance!! In the bedroom, you can use essential oils topically or aromatically. Certain scents are shown to have powerful effect on our olfactory lobe, which is part of the limbic system that houses sexual desires – as well as memories and emotions. Essential … Read More
Food Sensitivity Testing with EverlyWell
Back in December 2016, I was scrolling through good old Facebook when I came across a friend’s post about her food sensitivity testing with EverlyWell. Completely curious, I read her entire post. And the whole time I was reading, I was super excited for her. I mean, what a great insight! She would be able to know which foods to … Read More
How to Raise Meat Chickens – Part 4
Its done. The chickens were harvested. They were actually harvested back at the beginning of November. And I am just now getting this post to you. I struggled with what EXACTLY to share with you. I mean, it is a post about killing chickens. Yikes. In the end, I have decided to share with you my experience in how … Read More
Is Your Grass Fed Meat Really Grass Fed?
I get so so excited when I see more and more organic, non-gmo, grass fed and other ‘real food’ items in all types of grocery stores! I love that what was once ‘weird’ and ‘alternative’ is becoming more mainstream, particularly when it comes to meat. But I do keep wondering…is that grass fed meat really grass fed? I was recently talking … Read More
Tower Garden Update
My Tower Garden is 3 months old! I can’t believe it has only been 3 months and I have been harvesting LOTS of goodies from this amazing tower!!! I have really enjoyed having lettuces on the Tower Garden. I have been just harvesting leaves for salads and sandwiches the moment I need it. I JUST recently harvested the remainder … Read More
4 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter
Winter is my least favorite time of year. I’m not overly fond of being cold, and I loathe driving in snow and ice. Plus, when you live in a climate that experiences heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, winter means doing some serious planning — you have to prepare your home and your family for inclement weather. After years of winter … Read More
Happy Holidays!
I can hardly believe that the end of the year is just around the corner!! I absolutely love this time of year. The holidays, the people, the FOOD, the special traditions. My kids are just so much fun, too. I love watching the wonder and excitement bloom on their faces as we get closer and closer to Christmas day. I … Read More
Oils of Ancient Scripture – Aloes/Sandalwood
Essential oils, though trendy now, are certainly nothing new! In fact, there are over 200 references to them in the Bible, and there is evidence of them being used as far back as 3500 B.C. Essential oils are the concentrated essences of plants…stems, grasses, resins, flowers, etc. They act as the plants natural defense mechanisms and act very similarly … Read More
20 Must Have CYBER MONDAY Deals!
Cyber Monday is here and now is the time to get started on your holiday shopping…or the time to stock up on items you need! There have been countless deals this weekend and TODAY but here are some of our favorites! Oh Lardy’s e-books Yep…we put ALL 4 of our e-books on sale for you today! Use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY50 to get … Read More
Growing Food with my Tower Garden
I am so excited! I have had my eye on a Tower Garden for a LONG time! Probably for 2 years. You see, I am terrible at keeping plants alive. So much so, that I am actually surprised that I am good at keeping kids alive. Gardening has never been my strong suit. I am pretty sure I have a … Read More
10 Tips to Declutter Your Whole House
by Elizabeth Greene The goal of decluttering is fairly straightforward; if you want to make room in your home for the things that matter, you have to get rid of the stuff that doesn’t. With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll be needing extra space for friends and family, gifts (those you’re giving and those you receive), and of … Read More
Carpet Freshener Recipe
As I have been working hard to get rid of potentially toxic chemicals in my home, I have had a lot of fun using new recipes for products such as air freshener, lotion, mouthwash and household cleaners. Since we no longer use any synthetic air fresheners in my home, I love this carpet freshener recipe as a way to … Read More
Fermented Salsa Recipe
My family loves chips and salsa…like seriously has a problem and can eat a whole bowl! I decided to ferment some fresh salsa to bring all of the benefits of fermented food to our taco nights! I could add some real sour cream, fermented jalapenos, fermented garlic and wow! I have probiotic rich toppings for tacos, burritos, nachos and more. … Read More
How to Make Milk Kefir
Milk Kefir!!! My favorite fermented dairy to make at home. Why? Because it is SO easy. I am not even kidding. I guess most fermenting I do at home is super easy. But when it comes to dairy, I always think about yogurt. And that takes more steps than I am willing to do. At least right now. I … Read More
Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Out On These Oils!
When I received my first essential oil starter kit, I really didn’t know what to do. The only reason I bought it was for the Thieves blend and a diffuser. I then branched into using Lavender to relax, Peppermint to help us perk up and support our digestion. Any of the bottles that I was unfamiliar with (Frankincense, Joy, Peace and Calming, … Read More