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Make Your Own Deodorant

I am always looking for ways to make bath & beauty items I use at home with non-toxic and non-harmful ingredients.  I did make the switch several years ago to a paraben and aluminum free deodorant, but I still was … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook: Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Stella continues to love baking as does most of her friends.  We have a new family that moved in next door, next door is almost a mile from the house!  Stella and KJ have become instant buddies and get together whenever … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Mayonnaise

You can buy a jar of good organic mayonnaise anywhere from $7 – $9, but why when you can make your own for under $2!  It is really easy to make, you know it is fresh and exactly what are … Continue reading

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Dry Hair? Why Not Try An Egg Mask

I have dry hair and it seems to get even drier and frizzier in the winter – yikes!  I do a mayonnaise mask on my hair, do deep conditioning treatments, use coconut oil – they work, but I was looking … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook: Cranberry Cake

I just LOVE the fact that Stella is starting to really love baking and cooking!  This past Sunday I spent the whole day in the kitchen baking Christmas cookies with her – it was an incredible day!  It is wonderful watching … Continue reading

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Have Some Leftovers? Make Vegetable Puree Patties

As I continue on my quest to find a vegetable patty that Stella will eat and I can make lots of – I came across a recipe in my Nourishing Traditions cookbook for vegetable puree patties.  I had some squash … Continue reading

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Nut Burgers, Another Take on Veggie Burgers

My daughter, Stella has been a vegetarian all her 11 years.  When I had her I was vegetarian, eating fish on occasion, and that is how I raised her.  I knew that when she became 3 or 4 I would … Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower Bites

This weekend the sun was shining and the weather was warm – so of course I spent as much of it as I could out in the yard.  After working out in the yard I was hungry for a snack, … Continue reading

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Cheddar Crackers

My aunt has been making some delicious cheese crackers and they are on my list to make, but when I came across this recipe I decided to give it a try.  I like cheese, but it does not always like … Continue reading

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Toasted Almond Sandwich Cookies

Thank you Martha Stewart!  This recipe came from Martha Stewart Living magazine – usually I do not try her recipes – they seem so labor intensive, but this one I had to try.  I am now a partner in a … Continue reading

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