Top 5 Posts

style=”text-align: center;”These posts have been very popular. So, here they are, all in one post!   ~Enjoy~ Homemade Pressed Tortillas         Highly Effective Natural Deodorant       Hot Cocoa Mug Cake       Homemade Chocolate Syrup       Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes  

The Container Store

image credit Have you ever been to The Container Store? I’ve never been inside of one but I’ve recently shopped online. I think I’d never leave if I ever had the chance to go inside! The closest Container Store is far, far away so online is as close as it gets. I can’t believe it […]

Junkless Candy

I’m that mom. The one who doesn’t buy the candy for her kids in line at the grocery store. It’s because I just don’t like feeding them artificial junk. We live far away from a grocery store with lots of options so I end up ordering a few things online (like natural candy and my […]

Vanilla vs Vanillin

image credit OR image credit This debate deserves its own post. From some of my recent posts, you’ve probably guessed that I’m becoming more conscious about what goes into our bellies. As a former health teacher, I’m always interested in learning as much as possible about the ingredients in our food. I may be a […]

Pressed Homemade Tortillas

    Since I couldn’t find tortillas in the grocery store made  without partially hydrogenated oils,  I’ve been on a search for a tortilla recipe.    One that does NOT include shortening.  I’ve made them using butter, using oil,  and using a combination of the two.   Finally!  I’ve found a recipe that has the […]

Saponificio

I can’t hide it – I love good soap! Whether it’s to use in the shower or (my absolute favorite) relaxing in a hot bath, it’s one of my simple pleasures.  Quality soap is so much better on my sensitive skin than the big name brands in the grocery store. Paying full price for good […]