Hot Chocolate Chai This is my favorite fall and winter beverage…treat. It is full of fabulous anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, antidepression, flavonoid, antibacterial, immune-stimulating properties, and more. Besides, it tastes so good and will warm you up on those chilly days! Chocolate Chai Mix 1 ½ cups cocoa powder, unsweetened ½ cup turmeric powder ¼ cup…
We are in the process of remodeling our home. This experience has given me the opportunity to realize that I am remodeling my life! The first of the year we started planning our remodel, but I had no idea how it would change me. We had a dream of ideas, defined and created plans, had…
Decades ago when I was in the throws of little children, messes, and more messes, a wise friend told me to, “look at my children through the eyes of a camera”. This wise message changed my life and my perspective. I became a happier mother and person. The past 4 months have reaffirmed the importance of…
25 STRESS~LESS Tidbits I put together this list a few years ago for a class. It is a great reminder for me to relax. Hopefully, you will find them useful. ~ Drinking lots of water. The body requires at least eight – 8 oz. glasses of water for a 120 lb. person per day. Ideally…
I have always loved eggs. Even when they were out of “style”. For most of the last 30 years, we have had laying hens and fresh eggs. Eggs are an amazing; 6 grams of *complete protein, 5 grams of rich healthy fats, ability to raise your HDL (good cholesterol), add antioxidants and trace nutrients, stabilize your…
I have previously posted about Herb Waters, but I can’t get enough! Many of us have a hard time drinking enough water. Especially plain water, even if it’s filtered. I get that. It’s so nice to drink something with flavor. So instead of buying flavored waters make your own. General Directions: Pick fresh herbs or…
Rabbit bounced in a small glen around several other animals. “And what do you know? I was off like lightning. That fox didn’t even know what to think.” Rabbit laughed at the memory. Mrs. Frog, Mr. Duck, and Mrs. Squirrel exchanged glances. He was doing it again! He was bragging about how fast he was….
This is so exciting! I am free from joint pain and plantar fasciitis. About 3 months ago I did a bunch of research and created a new herbal formula hoping it would relieve some of my symptoms. And it did!!! I usually drink 1 to 2 cups daily. Then I ran out and stopped for…
I LOVE herb tea and drink it daily! In our kitchen we have a cupboard that is the “Tea Cupboard”. It contains: mugs, tea pots, herbal tea blends, hot cocoa, candied ginger, liquid stevia and a variety of small strainers.Herb teas not only taste great, they are filled with readily available nutrients. The aroma of the…
My heart has been a little overwhelmed with family and friends challenges, and life stresses. I know you can understand this. A few things have helped lift me and manage my emotions and responses better: Uplifting music Looking and going outside in awe of the beauty of the earth and giving a simple prayer of thanks….