Archive for June 2014
Peach Semifreddo
Semifreddo is a refreshing frozen yogurt dessert, basically meaning “semi- frozen”. This is a healthy treat, so no guilt involved when you serve this dish! This is one of my favorite desserts. It’s delicious, easy to make and can be made ahead of time, so I don’t have to stress over making dessert…
Read MorePurify Your Home Naturally and Effectively in 6 Simple Steps
We are surrounded by environmental pollutants; in the air we breathe and in the water we drink and bathe in. There are simple steps we can take to minimize the toxins in our home as much as possible. Naturally and Effectively Purify Your Home with These 6 Simple Steps 1. Houseplants. Plants have long been…
Read MoreStrawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Yes, I have a love affair of popsicles, and you most likely will find a new popsicle recipe every summer week on this blog. I just can’t help myself! They are so much fun to make and eat! I think these are particularly fun, just because they look so pretty and like you spent a long…
Read MoreStrawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade. Such a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up! Making lemonade is a great family activity. Call everyone into the kitchen, juice lemons, cut strawberries and then sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor! My kids are always excited to help with this treat and I have to admit, I am too, but that may…
Read MoreAvocado Chicken Salad
Warm summer days mean I don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen, especially over a warm stove. We grill up a bunch of chicken breasts, have that for dinner one night, and then have extra ready to make a big bowl of this chicken salad. Avocados are such a great…
Read MoreHow-to: Water Kefir
What is water kefir? Water kefir is a fermented beverage, with beneficial bacteria. Similar to kombucha, it’s made with adding a type of scoby to sugar water. Water kefir grains are crystal, gelatinous little things, made up of a variety of bacteria, including lactobacillus hilgardii. When cared for, they make a delicious probiotic-rich drink and…
Read MoreMaple Cream Coffee Popsicles
I love different flavors of popsicles and we have enjoy popsicles every afternoon during the summer months. We are all coffee lovers here, so if I don’t hide these away, the kids will snag them up any chance they get. And with teenagers in the house, that tends to happen frequently. My husband and I enjoy a hot cup of…
Read MoreA Minimalist Nursery
Having a baby is such a time of joy. Even from the very beginning we want to have the best for our children. But I’ll gladly let you know, that there is a lot of stuff we don’t need for our babies! 1. You don’t need a nursery. First off, as a parent, who is…
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