I think most of us know that we are supposed to wash fruits and vegetables before eating them – even if they will be peeled. Fruit and veggies straight from the store (or farm) are covered in icky bacteria and other contaminants. Some fruits are even coated with a layer of wax to make them […]
Make Your Own SCOBY for Kombucha
If you’ve been a part of the crunchy or natural health world for a little while, you’ve probably heard of Kombucha. It’s the next big thing to drink and a great alternative to soda! Kombucha has a lot of health benefits – just do a quick google search and you’ll find a slew of websites […]
Pasta Primavera Recipe with Marjoram Essential Oil
Pasta Primavera – a symphony of turkey kailbasa, bell peppers, onion, noodles (or spaghetti squash), olive oil, Marjoram, and a dash of Parmesan – it’s one of my husband’s favorite from growing up and a staple at our house. Everyone loves it and the leftovers are *almost*as good as the meal fresh. We always make […]
5 Things to Help You Survive Deployment
Deployments, TDYs, Missions, Trainings – It all sucks. Our spouse is gone and we are home alone to do everything. We do the bills, chores, parenting, doctor appointments, school drop-offs, gymnastic practices, church mornings, car repairs, home repairs (the list could go on and on) all alone for weeks or months on end. There are […]
Top 60 Acronyms for Military Spouses
Welcome to the Military family! Your love one just graduated BT/OTS/ROTC/etc and they came home speaking a whole new language! (Don’t worry, I’ll decode those acronyms later!) I put together this Military Spouse Acronym guide to help you out! Disclaimer: I use the term “Spouse” lightly – I know that many of you are fiancés, girlfriends, […]
DIY Natural Diaper Cream
DIY Natural Diaper Cream We love our homemade diaper cream. It’s super cheap, safe, all-natural, and can be used with our cloth diapers! I didn’t realize that when I agreed to cloth diapering, I was also agreeing to the all-natural diaper cream world too. Most store bought creams that you find at Walmart can’t […]
Mini Quiche Recipe
I’m not a big breakfast person. I enjoy the stereotypical pancakes or waffles or cereal – but they never seem to keep me full. I’ve been in search of a new breakfast staple that’s both delicious and will keep me full until lunch. Good news. I FOUND THE ANSWER!!! Mini Quiche!! They are super delicious, […]
Good Girl Moonshine Recipe with Ginger Essential Oil
It’s getting into the hot summer months and you may be in need of a quick, easy, & healthy way to stay hydrated like Good Girl Moonshine! I love my homemade kombucha but in-between batches I need another option. This drink is one of my favorites and we make it all of the time in […]
