Monthly Archives: July 2012

Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Katie

How easy is this sidewalk chalk paint recipe?   Simply mix 1 cup of water with 1 cup of cornstarch. Pour into muffin tins and mix in food coloring. Find some large kid paintbrushes and have at it! When it … Continue reading →

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Paleo Portobello

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Katie

I saw some large portobello mushrooms on markdown at the store today and decided to try a new creation! 2 large portobello mushrooms, stem and gills removed 5 pieces kale, chopped 1.5 cups cauliflower rice 1 clove garlic 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons NOT to Drink Pop

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Katie

Coke, pop, soda, whatever you call it, it is HORRIBLE for your body. I must admit, I was a full-bodied Coke drinker for many years. I drank one a day  to get me through that post-lunch slump for many years. … Continue reading →

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Wheat Belly

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Katie

As many of you know, I have been eating Paleo for about 4 months now. It started as an experiment to see if it would help some of my autoimmune issues, and not only have those improved, many other areas … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Bug Repellents

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Katie

I have tried two natural bug repellents, and would like to share my findings. The first I tried was Herbal Armour DEET-FREE Insect Repellent. The ingredients include: oil of citronella, oil of soybean, oil of peppermint, oil of cedar, oil … Continue reading →

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Paleo Chipotle!

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Katie

I do love me some Chipotle. Good thing it is super easy to make, and you can add more goodies to the bowl! I made my version of Chipotle’s Chicken Burrito Bowl as follows: 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken 1 red pepper, … Continue reading →

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Replay Week: Swimmer’s Ear Drops

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Katie

Here is a great tip for the summer! As a swim instructor and former competitive swimmer, I know how horrible “swimmer’s ear” can be. My dad used to make a concoction and put some drops in each ear after swimming. … Continue reading →

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Replay Week: Heal Strep without Antibiotics

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Katie

Originally posted February 28, 2012. A great testament to how well homeopathy helps heal the body without conventional medicine. Last week, my four-year-old woke up in great spirits and had a typical morning. Then he fell asleep, which is not … Continue reading →

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Replay Week: Get Rid of Ants Naturally

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Katie

Originally posted March 27, 2012. Works like a charm! Another joy of springtime around my house is the annual arrival of ants in our kitchen. They parade into our house beneath the baseboard under our sliding backdoor, and LOVE the … Continue reading →

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Replay Week: Tampon Toxins

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Katie

I am quite pleased that this post is one of the most read on this site. It still shocks me the stuff that is allowed in tampons! I know this topic might be a little too much info for the … Continue reading →

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