I have frequently heard people talk about how awesome it would be if they could have a little community of people who work together and contribute in becoming more sustainable. When I have listened to these conversations they always include someone saying they would love to milk the cow, and someone else wants to care […]
Soaked Homemade Granola Bars
Trying to eliminate, or minimize processed food can be super tricky, especially when it comes to easy snacks. These homemade granola bars are super dense and filling and easy to make. They are great for breakfast on the go, or for a snack anytime. The are healthy and delicious. Now if I can just hide […]
Female Hormones 101
There are three main pathways by which the body metabolizes estrogen. These pathways are the 2-H estrogens, the 4-H estrogens, and the 16-H estrogens. The 4-H and 16-H estrogens are believed to the more carcinogenic. The 2-H estrogens are believed to be ANTIcarcinogenic. Recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association, it was reported […]
Better Than Soft Scrub, All Natural Cleaner
Once upon a time my toddler found a big fat black permanent marker. The artist in her was begging to manifest itself. Her fingers began to twitch and her lip began to quiver and she turned into a mini Picasso. Later, as she was simply sitting quietly playing with her toy pony I discovered her […]
7 Natural Cures for Hemorrhoids!
If there were 7 natural cures for hemorrhoids we would all want to know about them right? Umm, of course!!! Well, unfortunately, hemorrhoids and natural hemorrhoids cures are a taboo thing to talk about. No one really wants to admit that they happen to the best of us. I found that out the hard way. […]
Understanding Essential Oils
Once upon a time, not very long ago, I was a long ways from understanding essential oils. I felt a little like they were the lazy mans way of trying to live naturally and that in many ways they were very much a band-aid solution just like pharmaceutical drugs. Now before you get all upset […]
