Make Everyday Healthy
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Drunken Cherry Chocolates – With or Without Liquor
Since chocolate is great for stress, this is how I’m spending my "stay-at-home" time these days 🙂 Here’s my latest recipe: DRUNKEN CHERRY CHOCOLATES Great with or without liquor INGREDIENTS: Cherries – Large, pitted sweet cherries - frozen or fresh – (10-12...
How to Quickly Change Scented Wax Melts
Scented wax melts are one of my favorite ways to change the energy in the room They can pick me up or calm me down depending on the fragrance. However, something that's bugged me for years is how to quickly change out the scent in a warmer without much hassle. Once...
Halloween Fruit – Goblin Fingers
Just in time for Halloween! I was in the produce department the other day and came across these: "Goblin Fingers" - Yikes! It turns out that this cleverly marketed and rare fruit is really called "Buddha's Hand Citron". This wild looking fruit is actually a a very...
12 Edible Flowers
Cooking with flowers is a delightful way to add a touch of fun and flair to your recipes. Create new flavorful and visual experiences when you add lavender to bread or dandelions to salad. There are a lot of delicious flowers that can be used in dishes as both a...
Get Rid of Slugs and Snails Naturally
Snails and slugs are pretty much everywhere but left unchecked they can become more than just a slimy nuisance, especially in the garden. I grew up in a dry climate and had very little trouble with slugs and snails but everything changed when I moved to Seattle. The...
5 Foods That Fight Stress
Busy schedules, work deadlines, and other environmental factors promote stress and reduce the natural defenses of the body. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to combat stress. Healthy eating has a positive effect in reducing stress in a natural and effective way....
5 Calming Herbal Teas
The stresses of daily life can sure take a toll. Sometimes I just need to take a break and reboot my mind back to factory settings. Whether it’s taking a mental break, calming my frazzled nerves, or getting some much needed sleep, a nice cup of the right...
Why Go Gluten-Free?
What is gluten? We hear so much about it but what is it really?Gluten is the protein found in flour, wheat, rye, sauces, and starches, but it’s a major dietary issue for millions of people around the world. Whether you have celiac disease, digestive...
Is Coconut Oil the New Super Food?
Coconut oil isn’t just for replenishing your skin or moisturizing your hair. Considered one of the new super foods, coconut oil is known to have hundreds of uses: in the kitchen, for your skin, your hair, and even your pets! Benefits of Coconut OilStudies...
What are the Pros and Cons of a Paleo Diet?
The Paleo Diet is also known as the Caveman Diet and Stone Age Diet, Paleo consists of anything that was found two million years ago – meat, seafood, berries, nuts, seeds, water, and vegetables. Fortunately, today’s version has a lot more variety than...
Using Fragrance for a Peaceful Atmosphere
Creating different moods in your home can be as simple as adding carefully chosen scents. Whether it's in a candle, incense, or aroma sticks, scents can have invigorating or calming effects on the entire household.When deciding what type of atmosphere you're looking...
Copycat Almond Joy Recipe
By Jennafer Ashley.Paleo Hacks. Mineral-rich raw honey, coconut, dark chocolate and almonds form a copycat Almond Joy with health benefits to boot. While traditional candy bars are tempting and satisfying, they are too often filled with artificial flavors and...
The Problem with Too Much Information
Information is everywhere. Louis Freeh once said that, “Collecting intelligence information is like drinking water out of a fire hydrant.” That’s what information overload is like: drinking water from a fire hydrant. Much of it will spill out and be missed.Everyone...
10 Reasons Why Kale is Part of a Healthy Diet.
Kale has become the biggest buzzword of all the super foods. But, what can you really gain from eating it, and is it any better than spinach or other vegetables? Here’s the low-down on this leafy green. 1. Kale is Fantastic for Weight Loss Known as the queen of...
My Quick “Gluten-Free” Christmas Cookie Experiment
I had a craving the other night and decided to try a sugar cookie recipe from a gluten-free desserts cookbook that I have called "Paleo Sweets". The cookies turned out great and were really easy to make! Here's the recipe: Preheat Oven: 350 degrees Farenheit Dry...