How To Naturally Clean Makeup Brushes

May 24, 2013 | Leave a Comment
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Brushes are an important part of make-up application that I have been neglecting. I’ve decided to start investing in more high-end brushes, but since I don’t have a ton of money to spend buying all new make-up brushes, I’ve decided to start taking better care of the ones I have. Did you know you should be cleaning your make-up brushes once a month, but preferably once a week? Clean makeup brushes prevent infection from the bacteria that can build up on them. Here is an easy way to … [Read more...]

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Oven Beef Jerky Recipe

May 22, 2013 | 1 Comment
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I was a little concerned when I saw the ingredients in the organic store-bought beef jerky we occasionally buy for the boys, so I decided to try and make my own. Here is our easy beef jerky recipe: Ingredients 4 lbs round roast cut into ⅛-1/4 strips (but no larger) 1 garlic head, minced 1 chopped onion 1 tablespoon freshly sliced ginger 1 cup soy sauce ¾ cup Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground red pepper Instructions Mix garlic, onion ginger, … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Organic Crème Anglaise with Cinnamon

May 22, 2013 | 1 Comment

The amazing chef, Michael Roux, said once that eggs should be treated gently. He used the word "nurse" (which I totally get)- and he said they do not like to be cooked "fiercely." After I heard that I stopped ruining my scrambled eggs. Last night I was craving crème anglaise to go on top of my fresh organic berries. I couldn't find the recipe so here is the one I came up with on my own. It is pretty tasty. Crème Anglaise with Cinnamon I love crème anglaise because you can store … [Read more...]

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Fruit Leather Sweetened with Honey Recipe

May 20, 2013 | 5 Comments
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This is our favorite (and very easy) recipe for fruit leather. Ingredients 4 cups sliced strawberries (about 2 baskets) 1 peeled and chopped apple ½ cup water The juice of one orange The juice of one lemon ⅛-1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)   Instructions   Preheat your oven to 140 degrees (or as low as it will go). In a saucepan, add the strawberries, apple, and water on medium-low heat until it reaches a simmer. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let … [Read more...]

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Home Spa: Charcoal Face Mask Recipe

April 28, 2013 | 1 Comment
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  Why charcoal? You may have noticed more and more beauty products to improve skin complexion have "activated charcoal" listed in the ingredients. Activated charcoal is been said to draw out skin impurities and aid in healthy oil and skin cell production.   Here is a fun at home recipe for an activated charcoal mask: Ingredients 1 teaspoon (or 2 capsules) activated charcoal powder. (You can find in most health food stores in capsule form.) 2 tablespoons gel … [Read more...]

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Gluten-Free Naturally Colored Aromatherapy Play Dough Recipe

April 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment
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I don't know who has more fun with this play dough, the kids or me! Ingredients ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ cup brown rice flour ¼ cup salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vegetable oil ½ cup water ½ teaspoon essential oil ½- 1 teaspoon natural food coloring *(derived from vegetables and plants, and can be found at most Whole Foods and health food stores) ½- 1 teaspoon dried herbs or tea (optional) Instructions In a small saucepan add the rice flour, salt, cream … [Read more...]

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Nut Free Edible Play Dough Recipe: Sunbutter

April 25, 2013 | Leave a Comment
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  Another great edible play dough recipe! This one is nut-free. Ingredients 1 cup sunbutter ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup powdered milk 1 teaspoon honey (optional) Instructions Mix ingredients together. *For a thicker dough: Knead in 1 tablespoon powdered milk at a time until desired consistency is reached. Enjoy!       Print: Nut Free Edible Play Dough Recipe: Sunbutter   Print   Easy nut free edible play dough recipe. … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Almond Butter Edible Play Dough Recipe

April 24, 2013 | Leave a Comment
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This was so much fun!!! Edible Chocolate Almond Butter Play Dough! Yes please! Ingredients 1 cup chocolate almond butter ½ cup powdered milk 1 tablespoon honey Instructions Mix ingredients together. Enjoy *almond butter can vary in consistency depending on the brand. If ½ cup powdered milk is not enough, add more in small increments until proper play dough consistency is reached.   Print: Chocolate Almond Butter Edible Play Dough Recipe   Print … [Read more...]

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Are we embalming ourselves with household products?

April 18, 2013 | 2 Comments
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I remember watching The Oprah Winfrey Show a couple of years ago, where they had a woman on who spoke about ‘clean’ living. I was shocked (and mildly grossed out) when she stated that funeral homes have been reporting less formaldehyde being used on corpses in the last decade or two, because our environment and the food the person ingested during their life had done the work for them. Well, as much as I support Oprah and living a less toxic lifestyle - this statement seems to be an urban … [Read more...]

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Honey, Coconut Oil, and Butter Coffee Recipe

April 15, 2013 | 3 Comments
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A friend of ours introduced us to bullet-proof coffee the other day. If you haven’t heard of The Bulletproof Executive, it is a blog/website by Dave Asprey, who follows what seems to be a diet similar to the paleo diet. Anyway, he seems to have gone through quite a dramatic physical change and gives tips on how to live in “the state of high performance.” That’s where the coffee comes in. Asprey came up with this butter coffee recipe using grass-fed butter and unrefined oil (like raw … [Read more...]

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