Going GFCF is gaining popularity quickly lately (with good reason) but few people seem to really understand “how” to start a GFCF diet, and how to do it properly. So, I’m going to break it down, starting with going dairy free. My 3 kids and I have been doing GFCF for about 6 years. We […]
I just made these for a bake sale. Very easy to make. I used Kraft caramels for the bake sale and Lovely caramels for my son. He loved them! The Lovely caramels melted better than the Kraft, and no artificial flavors or corn syrup! You can get big bag of Lovely caramels at Costco. Or […]
OK so you want to use essential oils but now you have to decide which brand to buy. There’s a LOT of info out there and I suggest you do your own research, but I’ll give my own personal opinion on the matter based on my own experience and research. In May, I was sent […]
My daughter loves pumpkin seeds and they are super healthy (see picture below). I made them with olive oil and salt and she said, “Mmm! Tastes like popcorn!” I’m not a fan of pumpkin seeds, so I’ll take her word for it. There are a few different ways to make them. It seems like there’s […]
You can buy a pre-made pie crust from Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods or make one from scratch. Immaculate Baking has a pie crust too. I use a GFCF crust by Kinnikinnick. It’s small but covers the bottom of the pie plate at least. Take out of the freezer and let sit at room temp […]
We’ve been using essential oils (EO’s) and herbs for years for various things. I was first introduced to oils about ten years ago by my midwife who was also a certified herbalist. She killed me with […]
Drumroll please!….All Natural Mom’s Guide to the Feingold Diet e-book is now available on Amazon!!! This book is a must read for all parents! It teaches you how to read labels to avoid some of the most detrimental additives such as dyes, artificial flavors, and certain preservatives which can cause ADHD-like behaviors. It explains the […]
I just cancelled my Lifetime Fitness membership so I was on the hunt for salad dressing recipes to try to match what they serve there. This one is pretty close if not a perfect match. I love that most of these ingredients are healthy for you…and raw! Fresh lemon juice is great for cleaning out […]
2 cups of chocolate chips (Ghiradelli or Enjoy Life for dairy free) 2 TB of shortening (Spectrum or we use Tropical Traditions Palm Oil shortening – order online) 1 package of KinniToos chocolate “Oreos” 1/8 to 1/4 tsp peppermint flavoring (Optional. I use 1/4 tsp of Frontier brand.) Combine the chocolate chips and shortening in […]