Tag: Natural Living
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Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies

What puts these over the top is the sweet spicy warm frosting that floats above, creating a cloud of varying textures. The rich fudge of the brownie, the dark chocolate chips, the warmth from the cayenne pepper, the notes of cinnamon. They all just work so well together. You’re doubting me, I can tell. Don’t…
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Earl Grey Coconut Chai

Soothing, warm, decaffeinated, creamy, slightly sweet, this is one of my favorite chai recipes to go to. It’s so easy – I throw everything into a small crockpot and let it steep. All day if I want. You can use a combination of your most enjoyed spices but the recipe below is a great jumping…
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5 Minute Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes w/ Elderberry Honey

5 minutes for pancakes? Yup. Gluten Free? Yup. Immune boosting?? Yup.
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Easter Painting

For Good Friday, I thought I’d give back towards the greater good in whatever aspect I can. Since I’m not fighting on the frontlines as a medical worker and I’m taking the orders seriously to stay at home, I thought a simple practice in art therapy may bring some brightness to a few people. And…
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Beard Oil..or not Beard Oil. That is the question.

Need a super fast, super easy, last minute gift for your favorite guy? Beard or not- THIS is it..My husband uses it as a beard oil and I labeled his as that BUT this is a great general face and neck moisturizer for guys whether they’re sporting a beard or not. Or a half beard/patchy…
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Creamy Mushroom & Kale soup

This soup is soooo perfect for these chilly gray days. Warming, rich and full of inflammation reducing deliciousness, your body will thank you. Plus it tastes so rich and creamy that your brain will think it’s a treat. It comes together in just 20 minutes so it’s great for a weekday meal or you can…
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30 Days of Gifting: The Fur Baby

Pets are just as much part of the family as humans and I’ve got the perfect gifts for them as well. This one is directed at dogs primarily but there are options for cats too. We’re a guinea pig household and we care about their health just as much as our own. Yes, we diffuse…
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30 Days of Gifting: The Nail Goddess

Alright, even us natural girls love a pretty manicure. What I don’t love is all the crap in everything that goes into making my nails look good. But luckily, I have all the resources right at the tips of my fingers (Get it? Nail joke.. Ok, moving on). You can make up a few of…
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30 Days of Gifting: New Baby

There’s not much sweeter than a new baby. But all the stuff that comes with them can be overwhelming. And if you talk to almost any new parent, using the most natural items on their sweet newbie is priority. Often, unfortunately, those items are expensive and honestly sometimes difficult to find in standard stores. My…
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30 Days of Gifting: The Hostess

We all know someone who is the Hostess with the Mostess. Someone who’s home is always immaculate and beautifully decorated and yet they’re always willing to host the parties, the team dinners, the church gatherings. That person (and that house) is not me. BUT, I am lucky enough to have a number of these people…