[review] Imagine GreenWear is an eco-friendly apparel company founded in 2013 by Curtis (Cas) Shiver, Mark Fishbein, and Elaine Fishbein. The business began when Cas, who had been running a tie-dye business that began in his father's garage, and the Fishbeins, who had been running a similar … [Read more...] about Imagine GreenWear Review
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Homemade All-natural Oatmeal Diaper Rash Cream {Cloth Diaper Safe}
Ever since the Little Guy was itty bitty, he has struggled with diaper rash. And that rash has struck whether he wore disposable diapers or cloth diapers. The only thing that would help it to go away was store-bought butt balms. However, I didn't appreciate many of the ingredients in those rash … [Read more...] about Homemade All-natural Oatmeal Diaper Rash Cream {Cloth Diaper Safe}
How to Soak Legumes, Grains, Nuts, and Seeds for Better Digestion {Plus a Free Printable}
Besides improving their texture and flavor, beans, other legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds need to be soaked to make them easier to digest and, therefore, more healthful. These items are full of anti-nutrients called phytic acid (or phytates), which protect the seeds until they are able to grow. … [Read more...] about How to Soak Legumes, Grains, Nuts, and Seeds for Better Digestion {Plus a Free Printable}
How to Make Quinoa that Does Not Taste Like Birdfood
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a grain-like seed. It is considered a super food because it is packed full of nutrients including protein, fiber, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. Although many people prepare quinoa the same way they might rice (by boiling it), this method prevents its … [Read more...] about How to Make Quinoa that Does Not Taste Like Birdfood
Cocoa Syrup {or Homemade Chocolate Syrup}
I love chocolate syrup. It's smooth, it's sweet, and it's oh-so-tasty. But commercial chocolate syrups typically aren't very good for you. They're packed full of preservatives, weird ingredients, and the dreaded GMO-infected corn syrup. Which is why it's so amazing that chocolate syrup--or cocoa … [Read more...] about Cocoa Syrup {or Homemade Chocolate Syrup}
{Friday’s Fancies} Treat Time
This week's Friday's Fancies' theme is Treat Time, which means a summery outfit that revolves around a favorite summertime treat. If you are unfamiliar with Friday's Fancies, it's a really neat blog hop hosted by Alison of Long Distance Loving. Each week, Alison comes up with a theme and other … [Read more...] about {Friday’s Fancies} Treat Time