Last fall, I opened up my own Etsy shop. I have been creating things for years, and have also been a very happy Etsy shopper, so I thought it was time to see if anyone else liked what I make. I’m so glad I decided to dive in and sell things online. I’ve “met” so […]
My Favorite Natural Personal Care Products Part II – Organic Shampoo, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Hair Care & More
As I mentioned in Part I of this mini-series of posts (soaps and moisturizers), for a few years now I have been on a mission to replace all the products we use with natural, non-toxic ones. It has been a lot of trial and error, and I’m still searching for some, but I have managed […]
Tortilla Rollups – The Perfect Weeknight Dinner
This is one of my top 5 easy recipes, a great go-to meal when I really don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat right. These rollups are super quick and easy to make, delicious, and loaded with healthy ingredients. We eat them almost once a week. Beans provide low-fat protein, fiber, vitamin B, potassium, […]
My Favorite Natural Personal Care Products Part I – Soaps And Moisturizers
For the past 3-4 years, I have tried to find natural, non-toxic alternatives to all the household and personal products we use. It has been a lot of trial and error, further complicated by my sensitive skin and the fact that I’m allergic to so many things, especially natural products, ironically enough. Some natural skincare […]
10 Toxic Personal Care Ingredients And What They Can Do To Your Body
I am not writing this to scare anybody, but I think it’s important to be aware of what is in the products you are considering buying so that you can make an informed decision about whether you are willing to expose yourself and your family to these toxins or not. We are all under attack […]
Wine Lovers Rejoice! Great Victory In Massachusetts!
Well, ask and you shall receive, indeed! In my post about biodynamic farming yesterday, I was lamenting the fact that we are not allowed to order wine online in Massachusetts, one of the few remaining states where laws like that exist. Today, I got some great news in my inbox: an email from the organization […]
Biodynamic Farming – The Optimal Way To Grow Anything
I actually became aware of biodynamic farming thanks to my husband. He is very interested in anthroposophy and was reading lots of books about and by Rudolf Steiner, the founder of both anthroposophy and biodynamic farming (and Waldorf education). Once I started researching it a bit, I was amazed that I had not heard about […]
Can We Move Christmas To March, Please?
In Sweden, today (January 13) is known as “Tjugondag Knut” and traditionally, this is the day when all the Christmas decorations are taken down. Some people have parties, “julgransplundring” where you invite your friends over to help with the de-trimming of your tree and house. There are even traditional songs to sing about this event. […]
Pasta With Carrot Sauce – An Inexpensive And Easy Recipe
Sometimes, I like to cook. Most of the time, I don’t. Even when I like to cook, I’m pretty lazy, and won’t bother with any recipe that has too many ingredients. I went through a phase of loving to cook that lasted several years, and during that time, I invented some dishes that have become […]
Natural Remedies I Always Keep Around
I have never liked taking medication. You don’t know what’s in them or what the long term effects are, and for me personally, I’m very sensitive to regular, western, medications and usually end up with most of the possible side effects listed, and then some. Sure, there are times when you absolutely need antibiotics or […]