I don’t know about you, but I love making my own products…especially when I know it’s free of chemicals and is in some cases cheaper (see homemade toothpaste, broth, milk, nut butters, etc). And as much as I like to make it myself, it wasn’t until my crunchy mama friend, Melanie, suggested we get together and make some homemade gifts … Continue reading
It’s that time of year (already!) for the return of those pesky mosquitoes. I’m a born and raised Texas gal and after 30+ years I still can’t stand the little pests. Just when you’re ready to spend all day outside watching the kids play/basking in the sun/eating BBQ, that’s when they make their vicious attack. Those things drive … Continue reading
Anyone remember this movie? Ham Porter: Hey, Smalls, you wanna s’more? Smalls: Some more of what? Ham Porter: No, do you wanna s’more? Smalls: I haven’t had anything yet, so how can I have some more of nothing? Ham Porter: You’re killing me Smalls! These are s’more’s stuff! Ok, pay attention. First you take the … Continue reading
Let’s get crazy with the cheez whiz nut butter! Ya’ll know I’m a fan of Making It Yourself: check out almond milk, coconut butter, flour & milk, and broths. So why not keep the momentum going and make your own nut butters? I promise this is another one of those, ‘It’s really that easy?’ You … Continue reading
I’ve been on this kick lately, especially since reading Primal Moms Look Good Naked, with making my own broth. I would occasionally buy beef bones or hold on to the chicken carcass when I could remember, but now I have no excuse. If you saw in an earlier post, we have half of a grass-fed cow in our freezer that we split with … Continue reading
Have you ever heard of Fermented Cod Liver Oil (FCLO) and why it’s good for you? If not, check out a few posts here and here to see what they say about it. It’s basically known as a superfood and a good source of Vitamin A and D. FCLO is talked about a lot in … Continue reading
Are you tired of the crap (fluoride) and chemicals (SLS) in your toothpaste and want to make your own? In my ongoing attempt to make things myself, I’ve been searching for a good recipe for cleaning our teeth. I tried a recipe over a year ago but kept getting canker sores, so I ditched it. Upon my … Continue reading
Welcome to my newly created category, called Make It Yourself (MIY). I’m pretty sure this acronym will catch on just like DIY did, right? Yeah, I didn’t think so. This time, though, I’m going to show you how to make delicious, dairy-free almond milk. Since going Paleo a year ago, and knowing dairy sensitivity comes with … Continue reading
