I don't have time to mess around with fussy homemade beauty products, but I sure love when I find something simple (and affordable) that works. That's why I was drawn to the oil cleansing method - basically cleaning your face with oil. I've had some pitfalls along the way, so I'm hoping you can learn from my mistakes and eventual success. As a teen I was riddled with acne. Dermatologists told me again and again that it had … [Read more...] about The Oil Cleansing Method Gone Wrong
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Paleo Cream Puffs Recipe
Though my baking skills stop at chocolate chip cookies and whoopie pies, Naomi's cream puffs are enough to make me preheat the oven and start mixing. Oh, and did we mention these puppies are grain-free and can easily be dairy-free? Cream puffs for all! ~Emily Cream puffs are one of those desserts that seem intimidating to make but are actually quite easy. Due to the eggs, the balls of dough seem to rise magically in the … [Read more...] about Paleo Cream Puffs Recipe
Almond Boy: Bid Your Sugar Cravings Buh-Bye
My friend Molly from OrganicSpark.com recently released her new book, Back to Butter. It is a treat to flip through the pages rich with beautiful images and mouth-watering recipes. When I got to the dessert section, this one really caught my eye: almond boy. A play on words, almond boy is reminiscent of the sticky sweet candy bar dipped in chocolate that I never really liked as a kid. With a traditional foods makeover, this … [Read more...] about Almond Boy: Bid Your Sugar Cravings Buh-Bye
Homemade Healing Salve With Calendula
I love a natural healing salve for everything from diaper rash to sunburn to dry skin and chapped lips. Even when it comes to stubborn eczema, it can often help provide relief during the healing process. This recipe that Jamie is sharing with us today is both simple to make and works great. ~Emily I’ve never been the type to sunburn easily, but during our childhood, my brother frequently resembled a lobster during the … [Read more...] about Homemade Healing Salve With Calendula
What Would Emily Do? (6/11 Edition)
Broth for Vegetarians – Iron Drops for Infant? – Travel Vaccines for Baby – Coconut Oil Unsafe? – Holistic Treatment for IBS My inbox runneth over with questions from readers wondering - What would Emily do - about Real food and holistic health topics. I’ve created this Q&A to get your questions answered and for other folks to benefit from the answers too. Who am I to know the answers to your questions? I’m a … [Read more...] about What Would Emily Do? (6/11 Edition)
Poutine: The Best French Fries With Gravy You’ll Ever Meet
If you have ever spent any extended amount of time 'back east', you know that diners are omnipresent eating institutions. While California knock-offs do their best with burgers, fries, and shakes, East Coast diners - be they in old train cars or the random building on the corner - have a special something. Ever since a young age I was suspicious of mystery meat, so my favorite diner meal was always a grilled cheese with … [Read more...] about Poutine: The Best French Fries With Gravy You’ll Ever Meet
Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
In the little town where I grew up, we had an old-school corner store called Krex's ("Krex-zies") that sold all of the typical stuff - magazines, cigarettes, and lots and lots of candy. I have a visceral memory of that little shop, especially when I think of the glass counter filled with Swedish fish, pop rocks, dots, sours, and all of the gummies you could ever imagine. These days a tobacco shop has replaced Krex's, and … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cream Gummies Recipe
12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
If we seem a bit obsessed about probiotics and healthy gut flora around here, it's probably true. In this post, Naomi shares her top tips for getting picky eaters to love probiotic foods. ~Emily New studies seem to pop up constantly demonstrating yet another way in which probiotics are vital to our health, from gut health to mental issues to the immune system. While supplements contain targeted types of bacteria, they can … [Read more...] about 12 Ways to Get Picky Eaters to Love Probiotic Foods
Homemade Eggnog For The Holidays
Tis' the season for healthy holiday makeovers, and I dare say that this homemade eggnog would go great with these oatmeal bars while you curl up by the fireplace. Merry Christmas! ~ Emily Several years ago I hadn’t even heard of eggnog. Now, it's one of my favorite holiday drinks. I used to get the carrageenan and soy filled carton at the store, but it’s easy to make your own nutrient dense homemade eggnog. Now I’m not … [Read more...] about Homemade Eggnog For The Holidays
My Secret All Natural Energy Booster
[Holistic Squid's note: I've written before about my family's favorite ways to eat liver (and why this often snubbed food can be so essential to health). Here Naomi shares her experiences - and eventual success - using liver as a natural energy booster. So cool!] Being tired is an epidemic - I'll bet at some time you've fought fatigue. I have, and in the process of finding a solution I discovered a new and palatable way to … [Read more...] about My Secret All Natural Energy Booster
Slow Cooked Caramel Apples
Fall is in the air, and these slow cooked caramel apples are just the thing to waft buttery cinnamon goodness through your house and get you in the mood for autumn. While I am a self-confessed summertime gal, this season holds a special place in my heart. Back in Pennsylvania as a kid, the air smelled cool and crisp, a welcome and refreshing change from the hot and humid months. The leaves were retina burning shades of … [Read more...] about Slow Cooked Caramel Apples
Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing
I don't know about you, but I think homemade ranch dressing is one of those good ol' American comfort foods that makes everything twice as good. It's a lovely dressing for a simple mixed green salad, and, of course, ranch makes an awesome dip for veggie slices, indulgent fried foods, and even sandwiches. I worked for many years in the restaurant industry, and I've read labels on every ranch dressing I could find in … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing