A nagging cough and sore throat is never fun over the holidays. As many of us have discovered, over-counter remedies often aren’t as effective as we would like, leaving us frustrated and exhausted. Over the years, I’ve treated many colds and coughs with my own homemade remedies and have found these “mommy concoctions” to offer…
Healthy Living
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Hello Fall! The storm of a very dark summer has lifted and in its path is a new journey, one for the taking, one for the record books and one filled with uncharted territory for me to discover. As some of you may know, in early July our family was rocked with news that shook…
DIY Magic Comes to Life
Making an event memorable starts with planning and a conscious effort to budget your time, energy levels and finances. Parties don’t have to break the bank or your personal stores of energy, if you remember to keep it simple and think semi-homemade. Faith Moon turned seventeen this past Friday and to honor her birthday, we…
What Type of Leader Will You Be?
A leader is a person with the ability to assess specific talents within each member of a group. They strategize and motivate, helping to keep the whole on task by creatively utilizing the talents of each member. They value and understand the important contributions made, however big or small, and understand the difficulties of moving…
Toss Your Toxic Nail Polish
Even as a little girl, I was drawn to bright colors, often using neon nail polish to embellish my outfits. My taste in fashion and my sense of health has shifted since then, and now as a 16 year old growing up in a world where it’s difficult to turn away when you know better,…
Strengthening Ume Kuzu Lemon Tea
Kick starting my metabolism and digestion often starts with a warm cup of water and fresh squeeze of lemon juice first thing in the morning. However, when occasional tummy trouble creeps into my day, or I feel a cold coming on, drinking a cup of Strengthening Ume Kuzu Lemon Tea is often the perfect fix. …
Organic Cranberry Mask
Did you make your list and check it twice only to discover a few unexpected guests or gifts had slipped your mind? We’ve got a simple solution for you today. Our DIY Organic Cranberry Mask makes a beautiful gift for both men and women. Cranberries are full of antioxidant love for your face, including dark…
Immunity Boosting Tea
As we head into the holiday season, many of us begin feeling the mounting pressure to manage it all – travel, gifts, guests and amazing food. With memories of childhood gently nudging us to create magic for our own families, we often push ourselves to the edge, feeling run-down, sad, and even sick. Our immune systems…
Halloween Coffee Cookies
As we approach Halloween, I thought it might be fitting to create a special treat just for parents (and grandparents) to enjoy. Our Halloween Coffee Cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and provide a small jolt of caffeine – perfect for keeping up with the kids as they roam the neighborhood in search of spooky haunts and sugar filled treats. Let’s talk…
Think Pink Hummus
Move over glorious colors of fall, it’s time to pull out the pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today’s post and recipe is dedicated to the personal family and friends we have lost to cancer, and to those currently struggling to overcome the disease. I’m hoping this post will raise awareness in some small way…