I found this recipe in my Grandmom's collection. The recipe card was in her handwriting. We always had similar cranberry sauce like this on the table. She claimed she never made a cranberry sauce with brandy. So we had a good laugh over this as I thought I had found a family heirloom recipe. Now… Continue reading Complete with Cranberry Sauce
Author: pinklilypad2013
Stop Stinky Stompers
Our feet sweat. Our shoes then smell. The time eventually comes where an intervention is needed. Soccer cleats, running shoes, ski and snowboarding boots all can be refreshed with these muslin bags. They are easy to pop in and out of one pair of shoes to another. These shoe inserts combine the odor absorption power… Continue reading Stop Stinky Stompers
Like a Moth to a Flame
It's the season for merriment: food, drink, glitter, and candles! So many people stock up on their favorite holiday scents during this time yet those warm, cozy smells are secretly unhealthy for our bodies. Store bought candles can contain paraffin, a petroleum by-product. And their heavenly aromas are actually synthetically derived scents labeled as "fragrance"… Continue reading Like a Moth to a Flame
Say No to Dryer Sheets
Fabric softener smells oh so good but is not oh so good for you. Ugh. It's so sad that this popular product has a hidden unhealthy side to it. When I attended my first Young Living class, I learned that dryer sheets were the #1 toxic product that exists in my home. The US Product… Continue reading Say No to Dryer Sheets
Copaiba (Coe-pie-EE-ba)
I frequently have heard about copaiba but only ordered it for the first time last month. It's an oil in my favorite blend, Stress Away. It is a key component in the very popular Deep Relief roller blend. It also part of Young Living's Vitality line (for ingestion) which makes it even more intriguing. Copaiba… Continue reading Copaiba (Coe-pie-EE-ba)
Zucchini Cake (Zucchini Recipe #263)
The annual zucchini bounty makes even the novice gardener boast the greenest of thumbs. Sunflowers and zucchini are my two staples that are planted every growing season because I know that I will have a full harvest. My tomatoes have been invaded by horn worms 2 out of the last 3 years. My peppers have… Continue reading Zucchini Cake (Zucchini Recipe #263)
Crazy About Myrtle
I was really hoping to purchase Lemon Myrtle essential oil, but it had been out of stock still probably due to the release of the Luscious Lemon Foaming Hand Soap and the hopes of oil lovers to recreate this beautiful scent. I decided to try just plainly named Myrtle instead which is by no means… Continue reading Crazy About Myrtle
Hummingbird Happiness
Watching hummingbirds drink from the feeder off my porch is......kind of addicting, or mesmerizing. My husband and my daughters enjoying these little birds too. Even my dog, who thinks it's her duty to chase every chipmunk out of the yard, will sit quietly on the porch and just observe. The hummingbird is the smallest bird… Continue reading Hummingbird Happiness
Itch Be Gone
They're an unfortunate hallmark of summer. Despite coating yourself with insect repellent, one is bound to overcome the barrier. And you end up with an itchy bug bite! The bug bite that is 100x more irritating at night when you're trying to sleep! This roller stops itch and soothes the skin. It's so easy to… Continue reading Itch Be Gone
Mermaid Hair Spritz
What is mermaid hair? It's exactly what you envision when you picture these elusive aquatic creatures--long, flowing, wavy locks full of body that have been kissed by the sun and salt water. This spray captures that magical essence while standing on dry land. After bottling this hair potion, my daughter spritzes and then scrunches up… Continue reading Mermaid Hair Spritz
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 