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Cucumber Cooler

Juicing is all the rage, it’s a quick way to get the nutrients from fruits and vegetables without eating a big meal. This cucumber cooler is refreshingly tasty thanks to the cucumbers and the addition of sweet carrots. Carrot juice is our absolute favorite, we are lucky to have...

Older Ladies Look Hot with This Hot New Hair Color!

Us women have always been concerned about our looks, even those of us who don’t follow all the latest fashion, hair and beauty styles still want to look good. As we get older we are faced with the dreaded grey hair! It’s common for women to reach for the nearest box...

Honey Ginger Limeade

This honey ginger limeade is a sparkling and refreshing drink for a hot summer day or anytime. Ginger is an amazing spice that contains antioxidants and is often used to treat tummy troubles such as nausea, motion sickness and vomiting.  PrintSparkling Honey Limeade Yield: 4 - 6 servingsServing Size: 1 cupCalories...

Chocolate Rice Pudding

A nice creamy chocolate, yes chocolate rice pudding made with rice or almond milk. This recipe is vegan, gluten free and doesn’t contain refined sugar. Makes a nice dessert or healthy snack. PrintVegan Chocolate Rice Pudding Yield: 6 servings Ingredients1 cup brown rice 1 ½ cups water Dash of...

How to Eat for Stress Relief

Often when we are stressed we experience food cravings… and we don’t always want healthy foods. In fact, common stress-induced cravings such as sugar can create energy highs and lows that just leave you more stressed. But what if you could nourish your stressed-out body with certain foods? It may be...

Can Your Home Be Too Clean?

We all know that unsanitary living conditions can lead to illness, but can your home be too clean? Maybe! Since we are more knowledgeable about pathogens (a bacterium or virus, that makes us sick) than our ancestors were, we may be overzealous.   Here are some things for you to...

Homemade Natural Cosmetics and Skin Care

When we learn about all the chemicals and toxins that are present in the products we use in our cleaning supplies, it can be quite a shock.  What’s even more shocking is discovering that there are all kinds of toxic chemicals used in products we put on our bodies –...

Happy Father’s Day

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there who are someone’s Dad. This is a special tribute to my Dad, my husband and our son.

Natural Pain Relief

We all overdo it from time to time; when we are working, having fun, when we’re exercising, and trying to stay fit. If you are looking for a natural pain relief remedy rather than taking over-the-counter drugs Watkins pain-relieving liniment spray might be the solution! Many people find this...

A Meatless Easter Feast

Are you trying to reduce the amount of meat you eat or experimenting with a vegetarian diet? Make vegetables the main attraction in your meatless Easter feast with these recipe ideas. This menu is a good start if you are new to going meatless, the recipes aren’t vegan as...