9 Month GAPS Diet Update

July 8, 2014

I thought I'd do a GAPS update because I'm now nine months into the healing diet and I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't for me, and have seen a tremendous amount of improvement.

Summer Teas plus A Giveaway from The Tea Spot!

July 7, 2014

I absolutely love teas, and one of my most popular posts is my chart on teas, so I know I'm not alone. One of my favorite things to do on a winter day is curl up on a cold day with a good book and a hot cup of tea, but when the summer rolls around and the temps rise, I notice I don't drink as much tea as I normally do. And that's a bummer because tea is freaking delicious.

Pin it! DIY all natural deodorantUsing: deodorant container, coconut oil, baking soda, arrowroot powder, essential oil — Pin it! DIY all natural deodorant
Using: deodorant container, coconut oil, baking soda, arrowroot powder, essential oil

DIY Deodorant and Giveaway

June 30, 2014

For the longest time I've been wanting to try my hand at making my own deodorant, and when I finally reached the last bit of my store-bought kind, I decided I would bite the bullet and make my own.

Yoga DVD and Gift Bag Giveaway!

June 24, 2014

A few days ago I reached out to you all with a survey to get some insight on how I might be able to improve things around here. So far, it seems that many like giveaways, and that those who checked off that they weren't into them did so because they live outside the US and my giveaways often are only available to those living in the USA. (The reason for this is because the sponsor usually prefers to ship within the US to minimize costs.) I found myself wishing I could extend all giveaways to everyone regardless of their locale, and then realized that I could at least do one, which brings us to today's giveaway post.

A Giveaway! Plus, 5 Ways to a Healthier Everything

June 3, 2014

It was only recently that I began looking for ways to get a little healthier. Due to Lyme disease, my immune system was a mess, and my body was a wreck. Whether it was something indulgent like a massage, or something as simple as switching to a non-toxic nail polish, any little way I could put less stress on my body and get a little healthier, I wanted to do it. As I regain more and more of my health I notice that I start slacking a bit on these little efforts, and old symptoms (joint pain and digestive issues, namely) start coming back. So I put together this little list to remind me (and maybe you too?) how easy it is to stay on track and how much our bodies can benefit.

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Are Expensive Blenders Worth It? (DIY Laundry Detergent)

May 22, 2014

DIY laundry detergent has intrigued me for ages because while I admit that I love the smell of Tide, it a) is expensive and b) contains carcinogens. Sure, the company says it's not a large enough amount to be harmful, but if there's a more natural alternative that does the same job, then I'm game to try it. Especially if it's cheaper. So I made my own using a Blendtec blender, and the end result was not only cheaper, but dare I say better smelling? I might never go back.