About Liz P

Liz isn't sure if she's an actual hippie or just a closet hippie, because she doesn't own Birkenstocks and she shaves her legs. Also, she wasn't alive in the 70's. She does, however, believe in living the way God intended - especially when it comes to health and food. She is a student and aspiring midwife and currently enjoys serving families as a doula. Join her at Now Let Me Rejoice where she documents her journey with the Lord and her thoughts on natural living.

Herb Infused Water Kefir

September 13, 2013 By Liz P 3 Comments

Written by Liz, Contributing Writer Do you know what water kefir is? Maybe you've seen, bought, or even made the "milk" kind of kefir. But did you know there's another kind made with water? Water kefir is, essentially, soda that's good for you! Enough said, right? Okay, maybe, but you probably want more information. Water kefir is made by culturing sugar water with water kefir grains (that aren't actually grains) and then flavoring that cultured sugar water with fruit or flavor extracts to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Healthy Recipes, How to??? Tagged With: probiotics, water kefir

How to Make a Green Smoothie

August 12, 2013 By Liz P 2 Comments

Written by Liz, Contributing Writer Leafy greens are an important part of a balanced diet. They are a strong source of vital nutrients including iron, calcium, potassium, vitamin K, and beta-carotene. They are especially important for women, because we are more susceptible to anemia and osteoporosis - diseases resulting from iron deficiency and calcium deficiency, respectively. The USDA recommends we all get at least 3 cups of leafy greens per week...and I don't know about you, but they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Recipes, Helpful Tips, In the Kitchen, Quick & Easy, Real Food Recipes, Snacks, Yummy to My Tummy Tagged With: greens, healthy, smoothies

How to Dye Your Hair with Henna {And Why You Should}

July 17, 2013 By Liz P 5 Comments

Written by Liz, Contributing Writer As a girl my mother dyed her hair using nothing but raspberries she plucked out of the bushes in her New Jersey backyard. Though simple, the dye worked like a charm, tinting her hair a radiant yet subtle ruby red. And best of all, it was completely natural. Today, I choose to follow in the footsteps of the woman that I have looked up to my entire life – my mother. In honor of her I have decided to dye my hair using all natural henna products. Just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, How to???, Natural Health, Natural Remedies

Easy & Natural Bug Spray

June 10, 2013 By Liz P 9 Comments

Written by Liz, Contributing Writer In my multiple trips to the Dominican Republic, I’ve learned a lot. Things like… Plantains are God’s gift to His people. The poverty we deal with in the US is filthy rich compared to that in the rest of the world. And did you know that six people can fit on a moped? (You have to see it to believe it!) But perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learned…I am … [Read more...]

Filed Under: natural living, Natural Remedies

Celebrating Mothers

June 6, 2013 By Liz P 2 Comments

Written by Liz, Contributing Writer note from Rachel: Please meet Liz, a new monthly contributor who loves motherhood although she isn't a Mom quite yet. She is learning to embrace motherhood as she helps encourage birthing mothers as a doula. Since the beginning of May we've been inundated with advertisements for the upcoming day that all moms look forward to; Mother's Day. Everywhere we go we are reminded, until it gets annoying, to buy our moms jewelry, flowers and chocolate and to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Motherhood