May 2009

Rehydrate with Coconut Water

May 30, 2009

Since I can only dream of living in a tropical place where coconuts grow freely, I’ve found a healthy and refreshing coconut beverage I can buy at health stores right here in Michigan. This Harvest Bay Coconut Water I am sipping at the moment has a mild sweet taste and only one ingredient: 100% pure [...]

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

May 26, 2009

We all like a cold, sweet treat in the hot weather, but the trick is finding one that is healthier and made with good ingredients. Thanks to Karen Lubbers, one of the owners of Lubbers Family Farm (where Sarah and I get raw milk), I’ve learned how to make an easy and delicious recipe for [...]

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Healthy Skincare for Baby

May 21, 2009

If you remember back a few months ago to my Erzulie Cosmetics post on beautiful, truly natural makeup, you may have thought that it couldn’t get any better (I know I didn’t- and I’m still enjoying ALL of the products!). But excitingly enough, it does. Rhonda Demars, founder of Erzulie Cosmetics, has also created a [...]

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West Michigan Farmers Markets 2009

May 18, 2009

In my efforts to allocate most of my food budget toward local growers this summer, I stumbled upon a great treasure, this printable list of West Michigan area farmers markets, complete with contact info, location and hours. The famous Fulton street market is listed of course; but others less well-known around Grand Rapids include Thursday’s [...]

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Fresh Stevia Lemonade

May 17, 2009

Since we’re all going to need ways to cool off this summer, I’ve found an easy (and healthy!) recipe for fresh lemonade. You only need the few ingredients listed below: 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from approximately 6 lemons) 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon stevia extract (white powder) or 2 TBSP powder stevia leaf It [...]

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Relax with Hot Chamomile Tea

May 14, 2009

If you need a quick way to relax and feel calm, there is no better solution than a hot cup of tea. My new favorite is chamomile, a medicinal herb that has actually been used since Egyptian times as it offers a wide variety of benefits such as: Helping to relax the nerves Relieving insomnia [...]

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How to Naturally Stop Weeds from Growing; Or, What to Finally Do with All Those Grass Clippings

May 13, 2009
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If you’re anything like us, you’re going to spend a lot of time in your garden this summer – and you also don’t want to waste it all pulling weeds. It’s only the middle of May and I’m already battling weeds overgrowth, but not quite ready to break down and buy a chemical weed killer. [...]

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Fresh Herbs for Summer!

May 10, 2009

Please accept my apology for disappearing this week as I ran off on a last-minute vacation to Hawaii. Now it’s nothing to complain about since I had a full week of relaxing and exploring the islands, but after waiting patiently all winter for the local farmer’s market to open, I managed to miss the first [...]

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Natural At-Home Pedicure

May 3, 2009

If you are looking for an all-natural, relaxing at-home pedicure you have come to the right place. Grab your foot bath (even an extra-large mixing bowl can work in a pinch) and these few ingredients that may already be in your kitchen: 1-2 cups vinegar or lemon juice (I used lemon juice) Fresh lemon slices [...]

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