10 Real Food Salad Dressings

Many salad dressings at the store are filled with bad fats, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and who knows what else, some are not even cheap, although what you are paying for aren't good healthy ingredients! Join me over at the Keeper of the Home for a look at 10 salad dressings you can make yourself! sneak peak: In almost every fridge there are common items; the dairy, the veggies, the fruits, the meats, and  there are a lot of sauces, jelly's and always a couple bottles of salad … [Read more...]

Homemade Lemon Citrus Produce Wash {Natural, Fast & Easy}

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home for a homemade fruit & veggie spray. sneak peak: It's berry picking season and that means strawberry shortcakes, blueberry banana smoothies and berry jams & crisps but if you are like me, you make sure your fruits (and your veggies) get washed before you ever eat or make anything with them. Did you know that simply rinsing them under water does not get all of the contaminants like pesticides, bacteria or even other toxic chemicals off of … [Read more...]

Fake Food: Removing Food Toxins

There aren't only environmental toxins, there are house cleaner toxins and personal care product toxins but also food toxins that have horrible effects on our bodies, which is also another reason Americans are in a state of sickness & disease. Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where you will read about 4 food toxins to remove from your daily diet. sneak peak: This month at Keeper of the Home, we are all focusing on Spring Cleaning the Toxins. This is something my family has been working … [Read more...]

Waiting on God {our story and things to do}

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home for a post about waiting on God.sneak peak:For months I've had just the title of this post in my drafts but a blank canvas so to speak. I wanted what I write to be God breathed because in fact we have been waiting on God. photo credit We are all waiting on God at different times in our lives. For you, it could be that baby you have been longing to hold in your arms, an illness to be healed, a family member or friend to come to the Lord, a break-through … [Read more...]

Secret Ingredient Brownies

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home for a healthy bownie recipe... yes I said healthy! sneak peak:Everyone loves brownies or at least everyone that I know. There is something about that rich, chocolate-y, fudge-y taste. Most brownies are about 400+ calories per serving, loaded with unhealthy fats and are carb rich most of the time. For a while, I have been wanting to try black bean brownies because I was skeptical that they would actually taste good. After looking through several recipes, … [Read more...]

12 Steps to a Healthier Life in 2012 {part 2}

Please join me again at Keeper of the Home today! Yesterday was part 1 where you read about the first 6 steps to a healthier life this year. Today you can read the last 6 steps, with number 12 being the best way to become healthy in my opinion.sneak peak of number 7:7. Set GoalsGod gave all of us dreams and I'm not talking about having a million dollars or unattainable dreams that are most likely only fantasies. He put the dreams in your heart and wants you to accomplish them, He wants the best … [Read more...]

12 steps to a Healthier life in 2012 {part 1}

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where I'll discuss steps you & I can take to be healthier this year and ways to not get overwhelmed with all of your goals.Today you can read about part 1 of steps you can take towards a Healthier Life which includes: Choosing Whole Foods, Thinking Positively, Making Time to Exercise, Following a Schedule, Reducing Toxins, Using Natural Personal Care Products and Home Cleanerssneak peak:It's January, so we all know what that means... New Year's … [Read more...]

A little bit of Sweet, a little bit of Spice: Gingerbread Recipes

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where you will find a few healthier recipes including gingerbread cookies, chocolate icing for decorating and gingerbread... yummy! sneak peak: As you well know, it's Christmastime! Your music is playing, the stockings are hung, your tree is decorated and it's time to get baking!When I think about baking during this season, my first thoughts are about gingerbread houses and cookies. I love the spicy, sweet flavor. They are adorable, although they are … [Read more...]

9 Toxins to Remove from your Life

Please join me over at Keeper of the Home where you will find ways to make your life healthier! You'll learn about 9 toxins to remove from you life and alternative choices to make! sneak peak: photo credit With my husband being a doctor, I have learned and am constantly learning new information about things in our everyday life that are dangerous to our health and are making our bodies toxic. Although you might not know it, there are environmental, household, food and life factors that play … [Read more...]

11 Toxins to remove from you Life

http://www.perfectwebcreations.com/othersites/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/13a0e720poisonapple.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="241" /> Written by Contributing Writer, Rachel With my husband being a doctor, I have learned and am constantly learning new information about things in our everyday life that are dangerous to our health and are making our bodies toxic. Although you might not know it, there are environmental, household, food and life factors that play a role in how toxic you … [Read more...]