From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Easy Homemade Salad Dressing

June 29, 2009

I turned to my Nourishing Traditions cookbook again this week for a quick and easy homemade salad dressing. The basic dressing recipe is easy enough to whip up for a quick weeknight dinner, but tasty enough for a nice party salad. Once you have the four ingredients required (which you might even already have), you [...]

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Bars By Bellini – Handmade Skincare Products

June 24, 2009

I was lucky enough to run into a wonderful vendor, Dee Bellini, at the local Artisan’s market again this year. She is the founder of Bars by Bellini and has an offering of handmade natural skin care products that work extremely well. I’m writing this to tell you the best part-  you can now buy [...]

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Natural Injury Treatments for Your Dog

June 18, 2009

Although I don’t have a dog myself, I came across an interesting article by Richard Pitcairn, doctor of veterinary medicine, who has natural treatment options for bites, bumps, or burns that could happen to your dog (especially with time spent outdoors in the summer). He even recommends carrying along first-aid treatments, such as those noted [...]

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Stress Reduction Workshop

June 18, 2009

[ June 30, 2009; 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm. ] This is a free workshop to learn helpful techniques that you can do anywhere to reduce stress. If you suffer from fatigue, digestive problems, allergies, irritability, headaches, etc. this is a good workshop for you. Dinner will be served to attendees. To make a reservation, call (616) 575-9105. Location is in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Making Plant Medicines

June 18, 2009

[ June 27, 2009; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] Learn several ways to transform herbs into useful medicines with the longest possible shelf lives. You will create medicinal preparations that each student will take home and use. Dosage, preparation, storage, and more will be discussed. Advanced registration is required; cost is $95. For additional information, click here or call (734) 769-7796. The location is easily accessible [...]

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Stretching for Good Health

June 18, 2009

[ June 23, 2009; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Learn to relieve stress, improve balance, strength, flexibility, and heart health through simple stretching routines.  

Ultimate Fitness, 91 Douglas Ave Ste 140, Holland, MI  (616) 392-9500

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Homemade Cleaner for Cat Litter Box

June 14, 2009

While I love my sweet (and sometimes naughty) kitties, there are days that I just want to throw their litter box right out of the house. I’m sure that any cat owner can relate to the constant maintenance required and the difficulty in trying to keep it clean. Luckily, there’s a natural cleaner to help ensure [...]

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Preserve Your Natural Soap

June 9, 2009

Since homemade natural soap can be significantly more expensive than unhealthy mass-produced bars, I try to use mine down to the very last suds. My new “soap sock”  pictured here has definitely helped me out in doing this.
I found the soap sock on Etsy.com for about $4 and it is knit of very soft yarn [...]

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Sauteed Shrimp, Raw Vege Salad

June 6, 2009

Order up for a light, energizing, and remarkably filling lunch. What’s great about this recipe is you can enjoy it on the weekend, or take it into the office during the week with just a little prep the night before. I made this recipe up on the spot; so I encourage your own spontaneity if [...]

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Natural Hair Wax

June 4, 2009

If you’re looking to shine up your “do” or add that piecy, sexy look to your hair, you’re in for a “natural” treat. Finding a healthy and homemade hair wax was not an easy task (since so many of these mainstream products are filled with nasty ingredients), but my new little tub was well worth [...]

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