Grain Free Crockpot Recipe Roundup

by Cara | Feb 1, 2013 | breakfast, Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet, Main Dish

I’ve been asked- yes, that’s a Berkey back there, I use the 1-1/2 gallon one with the extra fluoride filters. Purchase and learn more by clicking here.  Once you’re in the habit of using your crockpot, it’s a huge time saver and makes you feel...

12 Healthy Grain Free Breakfasts (make ahead!) in Just an Hour

by Cara | Jan 28, 2013 | breakfast, Do it yourself and save

  This is something from the Grain Free Freezer Cooking Guide that we have been eating often lately.  Homemade yogurt and homemade grain free granola makes a simple delicious meal on the go.  When yogurt is incubated in 8-ounce or 4-ounce mason jars, this is an...

Simple Natural Eye Makeup Remover

by Cara | Jan 6, 2013 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

This eye makeup remover is just what I needed.  Prior to making this I would always think twice before applying mascara  because it was such a  pain to get off! I didn’t want to use petroleum based products sold over the counter, since I don’t want my skin...

Media Free One Day A Week Challenge!

by Cara | Dec 6, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, Making Room For Healthy Changes, parenting

Who else feels a little too caught up with electronics, screens, Facebook, Pinterest, online shopping, and yes, even blogs?   I am, and I’m going to resume a tradition we had in our family last year.  On Sundays, media is off, unplugged, and put away if...

GAPS Friendly Holiday Crafts

by Cara | Nov 30, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

This is why we did GAPS.  Well, not completely, but it’s a big reward after a couple years of hard work.   This is the first year I could do crafts with my 6 year old (before she would get fixated on one aspect of the craft; pouring, cutting, rolling, etc) and...

5 Easy Home Remedies for the Cold and Flu Season

by Cara | Nov 7, 2012 | Do it yourself and save, GAPS Diet

Cinnamon and Honey at the First Sign of a Cold We’ve all used this Honey and Cinnamon remedy now a couple times and it has worked!  I’ve used echinacea in the past, but with the honey-cinnamon remedy, I can really feel it working right away.  I usually stir my honey...