Nothing says “summer” and “refreshing” quite like the combo of melons and mint. This smoothie combines summer produce favorites cantaloupe, watermelon, fresh mint, and cucumber for a drink that goes down easy and wakes you up on hot summer mornings. Feel free to try various mint varieties or to exclude one of the melon types. […]
20+ Homemade Popsicle Recipes
[pinit] Fruity Fruit popsicles are pretty straightforward. Pour your favorite fruit juice into popsicle moulds and freeze. Experiment with fresh-squeezed juices, blended fruit, smoothies, or try adding seltzer and yogurt to your concoctions. Here are a few unique recipes that sound simply delicious: Mojito Raspberry Paletas (Sweet/sour yumminess from Nature Moms! It says mojito, but […]
Help Spread Awareness About Unacceptable Levels
“I read that there are “acceptable levels” of chlorine and other contaminants in water. I forgot about it until my wife had her second miscarriage, and that’s when my mind went back to that glass of water. I started thinking, what could conceivably be in that? Could there be something that causes adverse health […]
Safer Summer Essentials: Your Guide to a Non-Toxic Season
This post contains affiliate links. The few cents I may make from your purchase help to fund this blog–thank you! Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… but you may still have to contend with bugs, sun, and dehydration. Before you buy your summer-season must-haves, consider these safer options to your typical purchases. Bug Spray I’ll […]
Find an extra $500: Save Money with Reusable Bottles
This post is sponsored by Klean Kanteen & Green Sisterhood. One reusable water bottle can save your family over $500 a year. Americans are purchasing more and more water packaged in plastic bottles. According to IBWA, bottled water sales were up 6.7% in 2012, now at 11.8 BILLION! There is no reason to spend so […]
Lemony Iced Tea with Whey
While my first yogurt-making experience was disastrous, I did end up with some yummy results, and as an added bonus, two pints of whey! Whey is the liquid that surrounds yogurt after it has cultured. Whey possesses multiple health benefits: it provides minerals like calcium and magnesium, it is helpful in hydrating the body, and […]