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Zingy Vegan Avocado Dressing (Or Dip) - Dairy Free, Low Carb and AIP
Dressings
Ingredients:
3 medium (approx. 5 ounces each) avocados (this recipe is quite flavorful. If you prefer a more mild dressing, then simply add in another avocado)
1/8 cup lemon juice (or juice of 1 lemon. Lime works great too.)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons salt
3/8 cup water (add more for a thinner dressing)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (or 1 tablespoon dried. Cilantro is a great alternative.)
1/32 teaspoon stevia (basically a dash. See Recipe Notes and post for more info and alternatives.)
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor.
Combine until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad and mix to combine, or serve as a dip.
Source: https://wholenewmom.com/avocado-dressing-recipe/#recipe
Chevre Bites: Cranberry & Toasted Almond Recipe
Ingredients:
• 10-12 oz. of chilled goat cheese aka ‘chevre’ (or TJ’s chevre log) (keep chilled to prevent sticking to your hands)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped a bit finer with a knife
• 1/2 cup lightly toasted almonds (also toasted, salted pecans go nicely)
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (cinnamon stabilizes blood sugar)
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt (optional, it adds minerals and just makes it taste even richer)
Optional, you could also use Michigan dried sweet cherries, apricot or date pieces; also consider pistachios or pecans in place of almonds!
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Sajah Popham — School of Evolutionary Herbalism
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Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
• 4 medium or 3 large very ripe bananas (approximately 1.5 cups)
• 3 large eggs
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil if dairy-free (plus extra for greasing your bread pan)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (here's how to make your own)
Dry Ingredients
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 2½ tsp baking powder (If you don't have it on hand, you can make it with baking soda, cream of tartar and arrowroot flour or non-GMO cornstarch. Here's how.)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or chopped pecans
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The Best DIY Streak-Free Window & Mirror Glass Cleaner
• start with an 8 oz or larger glass spray bottle (like this or this)
• add 1/2 cup white vinegar
• add 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol or vodka
• add 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• add 10 drops essential oil
• here are some of my favorite essential oils for this glass cleaner: lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime & tangerine
• or try one of these great-smelling, effective blends:
6 drops lemon + 4 drops basil
6 drops lemon + 4 drops lavender
4 drops lavender + 4 drops lime + 2 drops spearmint
5 drops pine + 5 drops cedarwood
7 drops sweet (wild) orange + 2 drops cinnamon + 1 drops clove
• put on spray top and shake well to mix
How to use glass & mirror cleaner
• Shake well before using
• spray on windows, mirrors, or glass
• using a lint-free cloth, wipe glass/mirror until the surface turns clear and shiny
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Clay Pot Wreath with Succulents
My Note: love love 💕 love the colors here! Succulents? We have plenty in Arizona; It’s the one type of plant I can grow well here. The succulents pictured are artificial.
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How To Make Natural Laundry Detergent (Borax-Free)
Ingredients
• 6 cup washing soda (where to buy washing soda, how to make your own)
• 3 bars of bars of 4.5 – 5 ounce soap, finely grated (See the "Bar Soap" section above for recommendations. Can also use approximately one pound of soap flakes.)
• 100-150 drops lemon essential oil (optional)
Additional Items You Might Want To Have On Hand
• white vinegar
• powdered oxygen bleach
• Downy ball
• wool dryer balls
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Purification Essential Oil Blend Recipe
Materials
• 80 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
• 40 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
• 40 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
• 30 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• 15 drops Myrtle Essential Oil
• 10 drops Citronella Essential Oil
Tools
• 5 ml essential oil dropper bottle
Instructions
1 Drop each oil into the 5 ml. glass bottle.
2 Replace the dropper and lid.
3 Shake to combine.
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Garden Bucket Tool Belt for Fashion and Function
“Several years ago I made a garden bucket tool belt or apron, which is great for holding my pruners, twine and other garden necessities. Today, I'm upgrading it with some of the beautiful duck cloth fabric from Hobby Lobby.” - author
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DIY SUCCULENT GARDENS THAT INSPIRE
“I’ve rounded up some of the most stunning succulent gardens ever! While I don’t agree with the thought that succulents are easy to keep alive, I do agree that they are some of the most beautiful plants. The key to a gorgeous succulent garden is keeping them close together. I think they key to keeping them alive is drainage. There must be good drainage or the plants tend to easily rot. When drainage holes aren’t there, a thick layer of gravel is necessary at the bottom of a pot but watering should still be at a bare minimum. Succulents like lots of sun and don’t mind heat so while they can survive indoors, they prefer a bright, sunny place. Hope you enjoy this supplement round up!!” - author
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DIY Denim Pencil Case
DIY: How to Recycle Jeans into a Pencil Case or Pencil Pouch. How to make a pouch, purse or wallet. Diy Denim Pencil Case - Step by Step.
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How To Grow Sprouts in Your Kitchen The Easy Way
“Did you know that that you can grow nutrient-dense, fresh sprouts on your kitchen counter without any special equipment? It’s totally easy, and it can save you money, too.” - author
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SPF Lip Balm with Vanilla & Peppermint
• 1 TBSP. Red Raspberry Seed Oil (find it HERE)
• 1 tsp. Beeswax (find it HERE)
• 1 tsp. Vitamin E Oil (find it HERE)
• 5 drops Vanilla Oleoresin Essential Oil (find it HERE) (optional)
• 1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil (find it HERE) (optional)
• Sliver of Lip Stick-(optional)
Directions:
1 Fill a pot 1/2 full of water and place on the stove
2 Place a glass pyrex bowl with a spout inside the pot. Be careful not to get any water inside the glass bowl.
3 Turn heat to medium.
4 Add the red raspberry leaf oil, lipstick sliver and beeswax to the glass bowl.
5 Once the beeswax and lipstick is melted, remove from heat.
6 Add vitamin E oil, peppermint oil and vanilla oleoresin oil.
7 Pour into lip balm container.
8 Let cool.
This recipe makes a little less than 1 ounce.
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How to Make Decorative Matchboxes
Instructions:
• Paint the matchboxes white to cover the signage and logo. Consider painting over any other markings on the sides or near the strike plate.
• Once dry cut out paper from the printables above or use your own wrapping paper or printed stationary.
• Use some mod podge or white glue to adhere the printed paper to the matchboxes. Cover the top and bottom but leave the strike area alone.
• If using washi tape place strips of tape along the matchbox to cover the top and bottom leaving the strike plates alone.
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Alcohol Dilution Calculator
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HOW TO DILUTE HIGH-PROOF ALCOHOL TO USE IN HERBAL TINCTURES
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How To Quickly Ripen Bananas In The Oven
1 Preheat your oven to 300° F.
2 Grab a bunch of bananas and separate out the amount you’ll need for your recipe. Leave the peels on.
3 Place the unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet with a little space between each one. If I’m going for “extra-extra ripeness,” I line the baking sheet with parchment paper just in case a peel splits and some of the banana leaks out.
4 Bake the bananas for 15-25 minutes. The time needed will depend on the size of the bananas and how ripe they were before baking.
5 When they’re ready, they’ll turn brown and be soft to the touch. Remove the brown bananas and allow them to cool before peeling.
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Edible Herb Weaving: Save Summer’s Herbs for Winter’s Soups, Stews
“In the fall, it’s the perfect time to do a little herb weaving using sage, sedum and other herbs on hand!” - author
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How to Clean a Shower Curtain (and a liner)
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DIY Printable Coloring Page Journals
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MAGIC ERASER HACKS
My Note: The use of certain items to clean marks from painted surfaces often takes off the shine, leaving your painted surface(s) with noticeable “flat” or dull spots; Magic Eraser is one such product.
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Key Lime Pie Popsicle
Snacks
Servings: Servings 8
Ingredients:
¾ cup lime juice
⅓ - ½ cup raw honey (or maple syrup to taste)
¼ cup coconut milk (how to make your own coconut milk) popsicle
1 cup avocado chunks
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp unrefined sea salt
½ cup coconut oil
1 tsp grass-fed gelatin (optional)
Directions:
Place the gelatin in a small bowl.
Heat the coconut milk so that it is very hot to the touch, then add it to the gelatin and whisk until completely dissolved. Mash any lumps that form.
Place the lime juice, honey, avocado, vanilla, salt and coconut oil in the blender.
Add the coconut milk/gelatin mixture and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until solid.
Source: https://mommypotamus.com/key-lime-popsicle/?ck_subscriber_id=1748958731
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How to Make an Apron Out of Jeans
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DIY Re-usable Lunch Bag Pattern
“Get ready for back to school with this Re-usable Lunch bag DIY for carrying school lunches, snacks and treats!” - author
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How To Make A Living Wreath
“Learn how easy it is to make a really beautiful living wreath. Makes a great inexpensive gift, with just a few materials, in very little time.” -author
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How To Get Rid of Ants Naturally
“Before getting started with the pest control methods below, it’s important to identify whether the invading ant species can cause other problems.” -author
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