Jun. 28, 2008 - Homemade Belly Butter for Mama!

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This post will show you how to make a lovely cream for a pregnant mama's growing belly.  I recently made some for a few friends and it was very easy.  All you have to do is mix, melt and pour. 

This recipe is based off of the Stretch Mark Cream in Natural Beauty at Home (a book I love!)

To make 4ounces (I divided this up into two 2 oz jars), you will need:

1/2 cup cocoa butter
2 Tablespoons wheat germ oil
2 teaspoons light sesame oil
2 teaspoons apricot kernel oil
2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
4 teaspoons grated beeswax
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

( I purchased most of my ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs - a company I highly recommend)

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In a heavy saucepan, mix all ingredients except vanilla extract.

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Heat over low heat until the cocoa butter and beeswax have melted.

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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

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Let cool a little, then pour into two 2 oz glass jars or one 4 oz jar. 
Leave lid off until product has cooled completely. 


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Cream will thicken as it cools.


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Cap and add a label if desired.


To help skin remain soft and pliable rub a small amount onto stomach each day.

If you are able to obtain all of the ingredients, this is really an easy cream to make.  It probably took no more than 10 minutes.  It smells delicious and is extremely emollient, just the thing for a growing belly.
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Jun. 12, 2008 - Eating Well

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Farmers Market

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Healthy living has been interesting and important to me for a long time. In fact, I remember my parents wrapping a Christmas gift in a box which had previously contained brown rice. It was then put into my Christmas stocking. Upon seeing the box, I shrieked with glee, "Brown rice, Yay!" I think they were a little dumfounded - I can’t remember what was inside the box, but I’m sure they wished they had just bought me some brown rice (It would have been cheaper!)


One of my favorite new blogs is, High Desert Home. I find myself checking it daily! Susan always writes about topics that are of great interest to me: Food, Family, Domesticity, Children, Books... (Don’t you love reading blogs like that?)


Today she shared a little about eating well on a budget. My comment was getting way too long so I am sharing some other thoughts here. Be sure to visit Susan and read what she had to say on the subject (click here to read the post).

One of my greatest frustrations is wanting to feed my family well and not being able to do so. Thankfully, they are well fed for the most part. I’d just really like to improve the quality of some ingredients.


A few weeks ago I watched a program on our local channel, it showcased the vendors at the Farmers Market. I really enjoyed getting to know the families and their growing practices through the show. The next morning, filled with zeal and a great desire to buy locally and support the farmers, I headed out to the market. Upon arriving my heart sank quickly. I guess I just was not prepared. I had no idea that a dozen eggs would cost $4.50! It was too early in the season for much produce, so I left with my eggs and nothing else. The sad part was that the eggs were gone in a day or two (I did some baking and make scrambled eggs for breakfast.)


That sounds a little more depressing than I had hoped...but time is short right now so I can’t think of a better way to say it


I do think it is important to support local farmers and local businesses and plan to do so.  I'm working on it.

Anyway, here is the deal: I want to feed my family the best food possible. Sometimes what is possible is not what I would hope for. But I need to do my best with what I have and be grateful for it. In comparison to much of the world we are rich! We have much to be happy about!  We are not starving and we have more than just a roof over our heads.


Often times my reading gets me into trouble. I read and read about what is the best food to eat (which can be very confusing because there are so many conflicting ideas out there). Then go out to buy those things and am shocked by the price. Perhaps I wouldn’t be if I were not comparing it to Wal-mart prices.


Right now I am trying to find a way to increase our grocery budget. I know this sounds a little strange since it is usually the one place we can scrimp a little. The thing is, if I scrimp too much, I feel awful about what I am feeding my family! And end up feeling awful myself - from not eating well.


Some ways I am trying to make the most of our money is to make food from scratch. I can only imagine how much we would spend on bread if I bought it each week. I mean, if I bought GOOD bread each week. You can buy bread with little nutritional value for about a $1, but you can’t beat the fresh homemade stuff. ( I just learned how to make Ezekial Bread - It is delicious!)


I am also striving to waste very little. This can be difficult for me - sometimes I am forgetful! But, if we are going to spend our money on good food, then I want to use as much of it as possible. I guess this is where planning and creativity come in, things I need to practice.


I am so grateful for those who share their frugal, yet healthy, ideas online. They are easily accessible and very informative. Three I often enjoy are:

The Nourishing Gourmet

Keeper of the Home

Passionate Homemaking


Susan is going to write a post that discusses ways to eat on a budget without compromising quality and I am really looking forward to that.


I probably sound like a maniac...and maybe I am. When it comes to feeding my family my conscience seems to be very strong!


Please don’t misunderstand me, I know that all things need to be looked at with an eternal perspective. It is not good to be bogged down in worry, it is not good to go into debt buying healthy food. We all need to trust God and do our best (asking Him to help us).


I have a lot to learn about this - If I do learn anything, I’ll share it with you here!

 

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May. 17, 2008 - Healthy Changes - Soaking Grains

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In January I tested a few recipes from the Sue Greg Taste and Tell booklet.  I loved the fact that her book contained whole food recipes my family could enjoy!

One of the biggest differences between her recipes and those I had previously used was the two stage process.  The added step of soaking grains made these meals even more nutritious.

If you would like to see a sample of what I made click here

You can read more about the two stage process here

This week Stephanie over at Keeper of the Home started a new series in which she shares baby steps toward more natural, healthy living.  I love it.  Changes made are so much more likely to stick if they are made gradually.  You can read the introduction here.

The first baby step encourages us to try soaking grains (Read the post here.)  Since it has been a while, I decided to join in.  When testing the Sue Gregg recipes I tried soaking rice, oatmeal, cornbread, coffee cake, and pancakes.  I haven’t branched out beyond that and have only made the soaked oatmeal and pancakes regularly.  

Stephanie links to a number of articles which explain the benefits of soaking grains ( I encourage you to read them).  She also lists eleven different recipes.  

We tried the Raspberry Poppyseed Muffins

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 and the Homemade Crackers

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Both were delicious. 

The crackers were very challenging to make.  At least for me.  The dough was very stiff and I had trouble mixing in the baking powder.  I almost abandoned them, but really didn’t want to  since I had taken the time to grind the flour and soak it overnight!  In the end I threw the dough an the baking powder in the bosch to see if it would mix in that way - and it did!  After that it was smooth sailing.  The kids enjoyed cutting the cracker shapes out of the dough.  And really enjoyed eating them.  They tasted great!  I will make them again.  It is a wonderful feeling to make and serve food that is healthy and nutritious.

Both recipes came from The Nourishing Gourmet, a wonderful website full of great recipes and information about eating healthy, satisfying food..

I hope to try Stephanie's baby step suggestions each week.  Won’t you join me?
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May. 7, 2008 - Homemade Body Products

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Over the last year I have had a lot of fun making different products.  Surprisingly, it is not that hard.  Most of the recipes I have tried involve some mixing and melting.  If you have all the ingredients on hand, it is really quite simple. 

I’m sure there are many more complicated recipes than the ones I have tried, so far I have not run into much trouble at all.  If you have any desire to make your own body products, please don’t be intimidated, give it a try. 

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A few weeks ago I put together some homemade deodorant (pictured above).  It works quite well.  And I LOVE knowing what is in it.    Click here for the recipe.

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I also tried some Green Tea lotion.  This one was a little more time consuming.  It turned out great!  I really liked it.  Unfortunately, I should have stored it in the refrigerator.  Because it does not have preservatives, it doesn’t keep very well.  Oh well, live and learn! Click here for the recipe.

Homemade lip balm is also quite simple and fairly quick. Click here to see the recipe we used.  Your friends will be so impressed when you give them a tube of homemade lip balm!  (I buy the lip balm containers from Mountain Rose Herbs - look under bulk ingredients).

Another easy one is non-petroleum jelly. Click here to see step-by-step instructions.

The fun about most of these recipes is that the kids have been able to help.  I am excited for them to learn how to make these things.  It is good for them to know that they can do it if they want to.

What products have you made (or would like to make) at home?

~Stacy
P.S.  I buy most of my ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs.  Their prices are reasonable and service is great.  I highly recommend them!
 
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Feb. 7, 2008 - Sue Gregg Cookbook Review - Side Dishes and Conclusion

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We tried three of Sue Gregg’s side dish recipes:  Spinach orange salad, brown rice, and corn bread.

Spinach Orange Salad


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This one was OK.   I think it was just a matter of personal taste; all the ingredients are great. 

It does not recquire any advance preparation.

The recipe is included in the Taste and Tell Recipe Sampler

Brown Rice

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The brown rice was prepared using the two stage process.  This means that the rice was soaked in water and lemon juice for several hours before cooking.  It turned out very nicely and cooked faster than usual. 

This is definitely one I will be using often.

The recipe is included in the Taste and Tell Recipe Sampler

Corn Bread

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This recipe was also prepared using the two stage process. Whole corn kernels and whole wheat pastry grain are blended and soaked in buttermilk overnight. 

There were no complaints about this one.  I will use be using this recipe again.

It was nice to have the batter mostly ready at dinner time. Any advance preparation is good when it comes to the dinner hour!

To see the recipe and step by step instructions, click here


This will be the last review of Sue Gregg’s Cookbooks.  My experiment is complete.

If you missed the previous installments, click below:


I have come to the conclusion that Yes, I would like to own these cookbooks!    I truly appreciate Sue Gregg making so many of her recipes available so that it is possible to try before you buy.  This method of food preparation is not for everyone. 

The advance planning and preparation required by some of the recipes may not fit all.  Since I have already implemented a menu plan in our home, this is not too much of a stretch.  There were a few days when it was about 3 in the afternoon and I realized I forgot to soak the grains!  This will still take a little practice.  I just need to get into the habit of checking my menu plan the day before. 

The fact that many of her recipes are modified family favorites is also very appealing.   If you are trying to make your home healthier, this may be a good place to start.  You shouldn’t encounter too much whining using these cookbooks!

I really love the idea that I can get out one of her cookbooks and know that whatever recipe I choose will be good for my family! 

In conclusion, I do plan to purchase these in the future.  They may need to be purchased one at a time or save for the set).   Click here to see prices (they are also available at The Urban Homemaker).

Don’t forget to visit Sue Gregg's website and try out the recipes for yourself.  Also, click here to fill out the lifestyle survey so you can get your own free Taste and Tell Recipe Booklet.
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Jan. 28, 2008 - Sue Gregg Cookbook Review - Breakfasts

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Making breakfast the Sue Gregg way really gave me a chance to experience her style of cooking, especially the two stage process.

Included in the Taste and Tell Booklet are: Blender Batter Waffles/Pancakes, Almond Coffee Cake, and Oatmeal Surprise. We tried them all and like them all.

Each recipe required preparation the night before. This really made me feel organized  I liked knowing exactly what we were having for breakfast. It was also nice to know that it was at least half way ready.

Blender Batter Waffles/Pancakes

This was my first Sue Gregg recipe. I actually thought it would be a waste of time because my daughter LOVES her waffles and pancakes and I didn’t expect her to like the taste of them when they were made with brown rice! But she did.

Brown rice and oats are placed in a blender along with buttermilk or yogurt. They are then blended for about 3 minutes and left to soak overnight. In the morning eggs, baking soda, baking powder and salt are added. Please note: You must have a high powered blender to do this. I have heard of people breaking their blenders trying these recipes. It is not flour and milk you are blending, but real brown rice and oats.

My first attempt at cooking the waffles was not very good.

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 Oops!

They were too runny and I ended up adding a little self rising flour to make pancakes instead:

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Much better!

I suspected a little too much milk was addead. My theory was proven right when I tried again a few days later with less milk.

Even with my "failed" attempt, the kids ate up every bite! My daughter actually said, "Mommy, mommy, mommy, these are really good". They ate them plain without syrup too.

The second time around was much better:

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Click here for recipe and step-by-step instructions.

Almond Coffee Cake

This one was delicious. The recipe was converted from the Los Angeles Times award winning "Café Beaujolais Buttermilk-Cinnamon Coffeecake."

Here is a picture of the ingredients in the blender before blending:

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See the whole grains? It is so cool! I love that the grains can just be thrown in the blender, I don’t have to grind them up first.

Here is a picture of the cake.

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Yum!

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Click here for the recipe
(Note: The recipe calls crystalline fructose - I did not go out and buy this, I used sugar instead. It was only 2 Tablespoons).

Oatmeal Surprise

This recipe requires the oats to be soaked overnight in a mixture of water and yogurt.

In the morning, extra water, spices and apple pieces are added.

This one was yummy too (and very easy to make.)

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All in all, I feel these recipes are very "doable". The are not overly time consuming and one can feel satisfied that the family is getting a good whole food breakfast.
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Jan. 23, 2008 - Sue Gregg Review - Main Dishes

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Last week we tried three main dish meals from Sue Gregg.  I liked all of them. The rest of the family only liked two.

Taco Chip O’le

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This recipe is included in the Taste and Tell Booklet * and is from the Main Dishes Cookbook. Step by step photographs are included on Sue Gregg’s website (click here to view)

Ground turkey is seasoned with some surprising spices (nutmeg, thyme, garlic powder, sage). Tomato sauce and other spices are then added; resulting in an extremely flavorful sauce. 

We ate this on baked tortilla chips with sour cream, olives, spinach leaves, shredded cheese and salsa.    We also tried it with rice; which was good too. 

You could easily prepare the seasoned turkey ahead of time to make this super quick. 

Everyone in the family enjoyed it; including my husband, who likes his beef. 

Definitely one I would recommend.

Baked Parmesan Chicken

Also included in th Taste and Tell Booklet*  and from the Main Dishes Cookbook. 

I didn’t get a picture of this one, but it was yummy.  Click here to see step by step instructions on Sue Gregg’s website.

Baked Parmesan Chicken is a  very simple meal which involves dipping chicken breasts in butter or milk and rolling them in a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices.  Pop it in the oven to bake and your done!

Again, the entire family loved this one.  I was especially surprised because I used whole wheat bread to make the bread crumbs.  Whole wheat bread is not a favorite of some members of this family ( not mentioning any names).

Another option is to cut the chicken into smaller pieces and make “nuggets”. 

Healthy and Delicious.

Country Creole Peas ‘n Corn

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So here is the one that was liked by me alone.  My husband is not a fan of beans so I wasn’t expecting much.

The kids ate it - but didn’t really enjoy it.  The next day I mixed a little of the leftovers with some rice and a little more tomato sauce and it went down fairly easily.

This recipe is also included in the Taste and Tell Booklet*  and is from the Meals In Minutes Cookbook.  It is a high fiber dish and is said to freeze well. Click here for step by step instructions.

The basis for this meal is blackeyed peas.  They need to be soaked for 12 to 24 hours.  This was no problem since I put them in a pot the night before.  I then cooked them up for lunch.  It took about 2 hours to cook.

This would not be a last minute dish, unless you had some ready in the freezer (which I think is the whole idea).  It’s just a matter of planning.

If you like blackeyed peas, you’ll probably like this.  It definitely tastes “beany”.  So if you don’t like beans you might want to skip it (although you may want to consider learning to live with beans since they are so healthy and inexpensive).

Here ends today’s review.

Coming up:
Blender Batter Waffles
Oatmeal Surprise
Spinach Orange Salad
Cornbread

If you have any experience with Sue Gregg’s cookbooks or the two stage process feel free to share your thoughts with us.

If you missed my first post in this series click here.

* The Taste and Tell booklet is a sampling of Sue Gregg’s recipes.  You can get a free copy by filling out a short survey on Sue Gregg’s website.  Click here to go directly to the form.

 

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Jan. 22, 2008 - Sue Gregg Cookbooks

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I have had my eye on Sue Gregg’s cookbooks for sometime now; probably about 2 years.  I decided it was time to really check out the recipes to be sure they would work for our family.  So, last week  we did.  This week I plan to share our experience.

If you are not familiar with Sue Gregg I encourage you to visit her website at  SueGregg.com   

What first impressed me about Sue Gregg  was her balanced approach to nutrition.  She not only strives to make food healthy but taste good too. 

After a family health crisis followed by many months of a healthy yet tasteless diet,  Sue Gregg began to experiment with her family’s favorite recipes; seeing where she could make them more nutritious, yet still delicious. 

If you would like to read more about Sue Gregg, please click here.  Find out more about how she developed the cookbooks here

Sue Gregg's cookbooks emphasize the benefits of preparing food using the two stage process.  If you are familiar with Sue Gregg or Nourishing Traditions, you have likely heard of this method. 

The two stage process is said to maximize the nutritional value of whole grains.  Soaking or fermenting the grains is necessary when using this preparation method.  (For a thorough explanation click here)

Soaking grains takes a few hours, so one must plan ahead.  I first thought this would be inconvenient and time consuming.  However, it actually breaks down preparation time into smaller increments, making the job quite simple. For example, when making pancakes, one would soak the grains in buttermilk overnight.  In the morning the only additions needed are an egg, baking soda, baking powder and salt.  This is not time consuming in the least and makes for an easy morning.       

Sue Gregg’s order page states:

  “We highly recommend that you test the recipes on this website in your kitchen before purchasing cookbooks.  Some preparation methods in our cookbooks are radically different from what many people are accustomed.  


Assure yourself that you'll become a satisfied cookbook owner by testing and tasting our recipes before you purchase cookbooks.

None of our cookbooks has ever prepared a recipe.
That is your job.

We want you to experience the "joy of cooking" not buyer's regret!”


I really appreciate this and feel it is very wise advice! The preparation methods are indeed quite different to anything I have ever tried. 

There are nine online recipes with step by step photo demonstrations.  Click here to get started.   

You can also request a free recipe sampler booklet by filling out a short lifestyle inventory. (Click here to go directly to the form).  This booklet includes 23 wholefood recipes for your family to enjoy.

I will be back with my first review ASAP.  Time to go and do some phonics with my first grader.

In the meantime visit SueGregg.com
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Aug. 31, 2007 - High Protein Breakfast

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This week I have tried to feed a high-protein breakfast to my family each day.  A high protein  breakfast is said to help children stay alert for a long period of time. It also helps balance blood sugar levels. 

Dr. Sears had an interesting article about this, to read it click here.  He explains how protein helps neurotransmitters operate in ways that help the brain make the right connections.    This leads to more stable behavior patterns.

Anyway.....

We tried it out this week.

Monday - Oatmeal (ok, so this may not be high in protein but it is one of the best cereal choices available.  Dr. Gallon highly recommends it in his book Superimmunity for Kids).  Both kids like oatmeal.

Tuesday - Poached eggs and toast.  My daughter didn't like it.

Wednesday - Sesame Waffles.  The recipe is in Dr. Gallon's book.  It is made with part soy flour and part wheat flour.  It also contains flaxseed oil and sesame seeds.  The seeds, oil and soy flour all boost the protein level of this waffle.  My son loved it and ate it with no syrup.  I did too.  My daughter greatly disliked it!  Even with syrup!  I guess I should have known better than to mess with her waffles (if you don't remember her praising the Lord for her waffles then click here.  Here is a picture of the Sesame waffles (I thought they were great):

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Thursday - High Protein Pancakes - These were a hit!  Everyone, including my daughter, loved them.  They are much heavier than regular pancakes.  They are made with 1 cup of cottage cheese and 4 eggs, so you see why they are heavier than regular pancakes!  Here is a pic:

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Friday - Protein Shake - Kids liked it.  This is what Daddy drinks regularly so they like to do what he does

My kids (and husband) enjoy sausages.  In fact, if I were to tell my daughter that she could have anything she wanted to eat, it would be sausages!  They would provide a nice high protein breakfast.  However, it is expensive to buy good quality sausages.  I don't mind them having regular sausages every now and then but if I they were to eat them on a regular basis I'd like them to be a better quality and free of nitrates etc.  We have a ranch in our town that sells direct to the public and in bulk so I am going to look into what they have available. 

In other news, (which seems a little contradictory since I just mentioned how expensive good sausages are) I bought a grain mill!  I have been saving for it and am thrilled to be getting a Nutrimill.  I ordered it last night and can't wait for it to arrive!!  Click here  to watch a short video that shows you how the nutrimill works.  It is cool!

Feel free to share any high protein breakfast ideas in the comments section.
Stacy

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Aug. 24, 2007 - Cleaning the Kitchen Naturally

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This week we made a few new concoctions. I really love the idea of non-toxic cleaners for the kitchen. Most of what is cleaned in the kitchen is used for food preparation or consumption, so it makes sense to be careful.

Today I wanted to share a few natural cleaning tips for the kitchen that I tried this week:

The first is Homemade Dishwashing Soap.

I used the following recipe (It was found here along with some other homemade cleaning recipes):

1/4 cup grated soap
2 cups hot water
1/4 cup glycerin
½ teaspoon lemon essential oil

Combine grated soap and water in a pot and heat on stove. Stir until the soap is dissolved. Cool to lukewarm.

Stir in the essential oil and glycerin. Leave to cool. As it cools it will form a loose gel. Stir with a fork and break up the gel and then pour into a bottle (I used an old dishwashing soap container).

To use, squirt 3 teaspoonfuls into hot running water.

Next, Scouring Powder for the Sink

This one is not for extremely tough stains but is good when a light cleaning and freshening is needed.

Just mix up the following in a jar:

2 cups baking soda
A few teaspoon of ground cinnamon
3-6 drops of orange essential oil.

Sprinkle in the sink.  Let sit for a few minutes, scrub then rinse with water. It smells great.

 The recipe is based on one I found in:
The Naturally Clean Home: 100 Safe and Easy Herbal Formulas for Non-Toxic Cleansers

Last of all, Cleaning the Cutting Board

I have heard that you can rub the cutting board with half a lemon....but that is just not very convenient.  Last week I found a new way in the book Clean House Clean Planet by Karen Logan.  Just rub the cutting board with salt and leave to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.  Then rinse with vinegar.  I tried it and it worked great.  I rubbed the salt in with bare hands and it exfoliated my hands too!

If you have any natural cleaning tips you would like to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section.

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Aug. 22, 2007 - Superimmunity for Kids

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Recently I was able to listen to Dianne Craft's CD, The Biology of Behavior.  It has some great advice that I hope to share with you in the near future.  She has a nutritional approach to dealing with ADD/ADHD and other sensory issues.  Dianne also offers some interesting techniques for teaching the right brain child.

One book she recommends is:

Superimmunity for Kids : What to Feed Your Children to Keep Them Healthy Now, and Prevent Disease in Their Future

This book is full of wonderful information that is useful to any family.

It covers:

  • The Connection Between Nutrition and Your Child’s Immune System
  • Eating throughout Pregnancy
  • From Birth to Six Months - Creating High Health
  • Six Months to a Year: Building Up Young Bodies
  • Ages One to Five: The Supernourished Toddler
  • Nutritional First Aid to Fight Toddler Illnesses
  • Age Five to Twelve: Feeding Your School-Age Child for Extra Immunity
  • Ages Thirteen to Seventeen: Keeping Your Teenager in Top Health
  • How Power-Packed Nutrition Creates Immunity for Life
  • Recipes - Including Snacks, Desserts, and Spreads.

Click below to read the great reviews on Amazon.com.  I'll keep you posted as to how we are implementing this in our household.


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