Category Archives: Health and Wellness

DIY Bath Bombs

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Sometimes I get all wound up and need to relax! I am a big fan of the bubble bath. They take me back to the good ‘ol days of stress free childhood! DIY Bath Bombs are just thing to de-stress!

DIY Bath Bombs

Perfect! I am still asking for a hot tub for my birthday, but these DIY Bath Bombs should work wonders untill then. Ease away the tension and stress and bring on the relaxation! Find the tutorial-Maria’s Self

DIY Coconut Hot Oil Treatment

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All that time in the pool and on on the lake this summer has left my hair a little frazzled! I am so glad that hot oil treatments exist to save our hair!

DIY Coconut Hot Oil Treatment

This DIY Coconut Hot Oil Treatment is all natural and super easy! The perfect thing to shine up my hair for fall. Follow the link for this marvelous tip!-The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie

DIY Sunscreen

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My poor freckled skin is so tired of being sunburned! The shade is my best friend unless…I have some killer sunscreen!  This DIY Sunscreen Tutorial will show you how to make the best sunscreen ever!

DIY Sunscreen

DIY Sunscreen

I have searched high and low for the perfect sunscreen! I bet this one it is! I’m sold on it. Check out this DIY Sunscreen Tutorial- Arctida’s Creation

Thai Inspired Roasted Chickpea Salad

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Yummy!

This salad sounds absolutely delicious! It’s healthy too – can’t beat that!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas (or 1.5 cups cooked)
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Roasted Chickpea salad

For the full recipe click here. 

DIY Cayenne Infused Muscle Rub

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Ok, here’s one for all you aspiring Naturopaths out there. This is a really cool DIY Muscle Rub and I think over time it could save you a lot of money over buying those expenses options at Whole Foods or places like that. Check it out!

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Here’s a list of the ingredients-

about 3/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup finely grated cocoa butter (I used a cheese grater)*
2 tablespoons cayenne powder
2 teaspoons ginger powder
15 drops peppermint oil**
15 drops eucalyptus oil
8 drops clove oil***
1 teaspoon arrowroot powder or non-GMO cornstarch (optional – reduces oily finish)

Pretty cool! For the step by step tutorial on how to make this rub, check out- Mommy Potamus.

Healthy Grilled Dinner

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I love using the grill to make meals in the summer. I think everything just tastes a little better…(probably because everything tastes better in the summertime!).

With my husband and I trying to be more health conscious in our food choices, I’m so excited to try these two recipes below! They’re both super healthy, and relatively simple, and best of all,hey’re both skewered and cooked on the grill! Bon Appetite!

Cilantro Pesto Grilled Shrimp

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Grilled Brussel Sprouts

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Buffalo Cauliflower!

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Yummm, this is the perfect healthy alternative to Buffalo Chicken Wings… Buffalo Cauliflower!

Buffalo-Cauliflower

Ingredients
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • For the batter:
  • Dash of Frank’s Original Hot Sauce, or whatever kind you like
  • ½ c. white rice flour
  • ½ c. water
  • Pinch salt
  • For the Buffalo sauce:
  • ¼ c. Frank’s Hot Sauce
  • ¼ c. oil, canola oil works best
  • Pinch salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix together the batter ingredients in a small bowl. Dip the cauliflower in the batter until coated evenly then place on greased baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the batter hardens.
  2. Mix together sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Once the cauliflower are done baking, brush them with the hot sauce mixture and bake again for a few more minutes, until cauliflower is crispy.
  3. Remove from oven. You may want to add a bit more buffalo sauce to taste.
  4. Enjoy!

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Easy Watermelon Yogurt Recipe!

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I’ve been working out a lot more lately and you’re supposed to replenish your muscles with some good carbs and protein post workout. My first thought was pasta and a protein shake, but turns out there’s way yummier ways to get your nutrients. This is a non fat greek yogurt with 22 grams of protein and watermelon as my source for carbs.  Sweetened with a little Truvia (stevia) and voila! A great little post workout meal! See below for complete recipe-

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Recipe:

1 Cup non fat greek yogurt

1 Cup cubed watermelon

1 tsp Truvia

That’s it! Let me know if you try out this post workout snack, I love it!