This Homemade chocolate recipe tastes better than any store bought on the market and you have control over all the ingredients. No soy lecithin or dairy milk or unrecognizable ingredients that sometimes sneak up on you without warning! They are a pinch to make- it is just waiting for the chocolate to set that can be […]
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Chocolate Almond Bark
I am such a sucker for good chocolate, but have you seen the price tag attached to organic vegan dark chocolate? Thank goodness, when I began venturing into the raw lifestyle, I discovered how simple it is to make healthy and delicious homemade chocolate. Recently, I took my chocolate to the next level by adding some […]
Multi-Purpose Kombucha Cleaner
My go-to multi-purpose cleaner of choice is vinegar and water and, depending on what I am cleaning, I may add some baking soda and/or different essential oils. You see – I try to limit the amount of plastic and toxins I bring into my home and that is one of the many reasons I like to […]
Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe
Have you priced the fancy, pre-made, contains a million ingredients sugar scrub lately? I have. One jar. $30. To me that seems ridiculous when all you really need is sugar and a fatty oil. I mean, you can surely spice it up with a few other ingredients, but that is the base. And the best […]
Rent a Christmas Tree? (5 Eco-Friendly Holiday Tree Ideas)
You may be surprised by how much goes into that holiday tree sitting in your living room, and I’m not talking about the sparkling lights and the homemade kid ornaments. I’m referring to the environmental impact to get it from the farm to the tree lot to your fa-la-la-living room. But have you thought to […]
How to Grow a Sunflower
Of all the seeds I have ever placed in the ground, sunflower seeds are the most likely to produce, survive, and develop into astounding gorgeousness. They are reliable, edible, and beautiful. I prefer the giant sunflower varieties like Mammoth Russian and Mammoth Grey. This year’s favourite variety is Lemon Queen Organic Heirloom from Botanical Interests. Just […]
Dairy Free Choco-Latte
I am not a coffee drinker. Never have, never will be. Put any herbal tea in front of me and I will gladly sip it all and probably ask for seconds or thirds. Put a homemade coconut hot chocolate in front of me and I will do the same. However, I recently discovered Dandy Blend, which is a […]
Chocolate Crunch Balls
I am always looking for quick, easy and tasty snack ideas. I am also a big sucker for nut butters, whether it is peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter, I can eat them by the spoon full. I decided to throw 2 nut butters in a bowl together with some maple syrup. Staring at […]