Okay, I know what you might be thinking ... "tofu scramble sounds so gross!" Others may be thinking that this sounds incredibly yummy. Still, others might just be curious to see what the heck I'm talking about. I encourage everyone to keep reading. There is delicious food to be had!
For long-time tofu connoisseurs, this is nothing new. For me, this is an alternative to morning scrambled eggs.
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Please read this story … and if you are compelled, as I was, please sign the petition.
http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/lilly-the-deer-save-her-from-being-removed-from-her-family
Until next time, I send you peace, love, and good energy.
~Sharon
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On the hunt for a healthier breakfast and craving pancakes simultaneously lends itself to a predicament that most of us face. What to eat for breakfast that’s healthy and tasty?
As I perused my kitchen for my available selection of ingredients, I noticed I had some apples, and thought to myself “What if I dip the apple in the pancake mix and then cook it?” And this is what happened:
What you will need:
Method:
Until next time, I send you peace, love and good energy!
~Sharon
I was just scrolling through my Facebook feed and came upon this wonderful video of a little girl named Coral who has some important questions for Dr. Oz. Since I haven’t watched TV in over 3 years, I don’t know who Dr. Oz is, but I love this little girl’s message. More children should be as educated about our food supply as she is. Check it out!
Until next time, I send you peace, love and good energy!
~Sharon
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Tagged coral, coralganics, Dr. Oz, food, gmo, organic, vegetables
Making jelly using dandelion flowers is a commitment, no doubt about it. But if you enjoy tedium and working with lovely flowers, this is the jelly for you! And there is a real feeling of satisfaction you get from making a delicious food from what some call a weed.
My recipe is not straight-up dandelion jelly. To me, dandelion jelly deserves to be elevated a bit to reflect what I think of as its sunshine status.
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Ahhh Springtime. So close to summer. Time for lost clothing, shorts, hikes, and camping. It’s also that time of year for beachy, flowy hair. One thing that just makes me laugh is when people buy “Beach Spray” for their hair. Don’t be fooled! You’re buying salt water (with perhaps, a little hair spray) in a bottle – this is a very sneaky scheme. It’s easy to get scammed into buying that beautiful bottle of stuff that promises to make you look like you just returned from the beach.
Well, I have a surprise for you!!! You can make your own for pennies on the dollar.
You will need:
Simply dissolve a teaspoon or two of salt into some warm water, add a little hairspray if you choose, shake, spray! Yes, that easy.
For me, I have stick-straight hair. I spray this on my dry hair and scrunch it up with my hands until the spray dries. It gives my hair a little more texture than it normally has. The more natural texture you have, the more wave you will see. Be careful though, the salt will dry out your hair. Be sure to properly moisturize your hair so you don’t damage your hair. Just because it is a natural product, does not mean that it will not damage your hair.
Have you ever made your own beach mist or hairspray? What have your results been? What kind of recipe did you use?
Until next time, I send you peace, love and good energy.
~Sharon
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Tagged beach, beachy, DIY, DIY hair spray, hair mist, hair spray, hairspray, lemon, mist, salt, water
Me, on a hike with my family at Castle Rock.
Life catches up with us … sometimes, it feels like life is moving in fast-forward. At least for me. If you’re busy … you know what I’m talking about. But it’s OKAY! We can still be healthy and green even when life is spinning out of control. It takes a little discipline and the drive to be healthy, but with a little effort, we can reap what we sow. Below is a list of the five things I have been loving during the whirlwind I call “my life.”
#1 – Book stores!
I don’t know about where you live, but where I live the local book stores are meeting their end and succumbing to the digital era. It is unfortunate to watch one of the great legacy’s of our time whither and die, but I suppose it is a part of the cycle of life.
I have an absolute love for collecting books … I may do a little more collecting than reading, but who is keeping score? In my collecting spirit I took advantage of an offer from one of my friends to meet her at one of the book stores that is closing in our area for their 50% sale. I picked up some wonderful books about gardening and herbal medicines. I am very excited to add them to my collection. I have always fancied myself as an apothecary…
At any rate … go check out your local book store and find some great deals on books about subjects you want to learn more about.
2. Homemade deodorant!
Okay, so people look at me sideways when I tell them I make my own deodorant and that I am wearing it at the present moment. I think they are wondering if I smell and if they should take a step back. To be honest, I was apprehensive at first, but I was sick of using the commercial stuff that I knew was slowly poisoning me … I got to the point where I would rather smell bad than die. Logical, right?
So I saw this post for Primal Pit Paste … so I began reading about it. It looked like it would work, so I read the ingredients and was shocked when I realized I had all the ingredients in my pantry. And in my apothecary spirit I skipped to my kitchen to begin creating. I whipped up a small batch, poured it into an old deodorant container and began using it. I loved it so much I made some for my Sugar. And he loves it! In fact – the dark marks under his arms have disappeared (which I think were caused by the toxins in the commercial deodorant).
Honestly, I’m hooked. I’m going to be making some more for a friend soon – can’t wait for her to try it out!
3. Taking my supplements!
I don’t know about you, but I am the worst about taking my supplements. I don’t know if it just the pure rebellion bubbling up … but I always “forget.” In fact, I just now realized that I have two maca and a vitamin B complex in my pocket as I type this. Yes, I just took them out of my pocket and swallowed them. (Good girl!) When I do take them, I feel so much better.
Truth is … most of us are deficient in the nutrients we truly need from our diets. For me I like taking vitamins B and D, evening primrose oil, maca, spirulina, flax oil, safflower oil and borage oil. Consult with your local homeopath or doctor about what supplements are right for you. Every body is different.
4. Information on Facebook!
Recently I have liked the following pages to keep me up-to-date on the happenings of our world:
And I have liked some our local businesses such as co-ops and raw food chefs. Check it out … there is a world of knowledge to be had!
5. Down time!
Wait, what? What is this so-called downtime?
I know, I know … I know. It is truly the last thing a type-A, busy college student, who is working has time for. However, we are animals, not machines. If we don’t take the time to rest and relax, we’re gonna break, and we’re gonna break hard!
In the interest of living past my 30′s I have decided that taking some down time is a good thing. So – what have I been doing in this down time?
What things have you been loving lately?
Until next time, I send you peace love and good energy!
~Sharon
I bought a bunch of sprouting seeds from mountainrosehers.com and didn’t really know what to do with them. I tried sprouting them in a tea cup … and it worked but not 100% … luckily I stumbled upon this instructional video from mountainroseherbs.com that showed me some better ways to sprout my alfalfa and chia seeds.
How To Make Fresh Sprouts With Sprouting Seed
Happy Sprouting!
**UPDATE**
I tried the sprout in a jar thing. I didn’t have the mesh screen top so I just put some tin foil on it and poked a bunch of tiny holes with a toothpick. In about a week I had a jar brimming with alfalfa sprouts. I was quite impressed with this technique. However, I think I used too many seeds … so I cut it back to 5 teaspoons of alfalfa seeds this time. Check it out! We used our sprouts for juicing.
Until next time, I send you peace love, and good energy.
~Sharon
PS: I am really sorry I haven’t been posting as much. I am in my last semester of my undergraduate career and I have been insanely busy applying to law schools and getting ready for the next journey of my life. Luckily, my efforts have paid off and I have been accepted to law school and blessed with scholarships! I hope to get back to blogging soon about all things healthy and green, especially for those of us on a busy schedule. So stay tuned for the exciting new things I will be sharing on how to stay healthy and live green on a very busy schedule. I thank you all for all of your support and love of this website. <3
Getting back to basics can be the best way to take care of ourselves inside and out. I’m always looking for natural ways to take care of my skin and avoid the processed and chemical laden store-bought products. This recipe is a great way to refresh your skin by sloughing off dry skin to reveal and fresh and dewy face.
This recipe is from Stephanie Tourles book Organic Body Care Recipes:
This product leaves skin smooth, soft, and very hydrated. Because this scrub can be a bit runny and sticky, don a shower cap or wrap your hair in a towel before use.
What you will need:
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients thoroughly and allow cornmeal to absorb the liquid for 1 minute. Using your fingers, gently massage onto the face and throat, lie back, and leave on for 15 minutes. Rise with warm water to revel your new dewy skin.
Until next time, I send you peace, love and good energy.
~Sharon
I have fallen into the kale chip craze, and I may need a rehabilitation program to get over how amazing this snack is. I wasn’t sure if I would be a fan of the crispy version of the bitter “super food,” so I journeyed to my local grocery store to purvey their selection of kale chips.
One brand was a curry flavor and did not look appetizing. Next, I found a vegan cheese version called Brad’s Raw Leafy Kale Chips. This one looked yummy, plus they were on sale, so those came home with me. As I was cooking dinner that night, I popped open the box and started munching on these leafy chips … and to my surprise, they were delicious! I was surprised by the flavor and how addicting they were. I nearly ate the entire box while making dinner!
While I was impressed with this crispy delights, I was not impressed with the price tag of nearly $8 per 2.5 ounce box. So, I did what any modern urban hippie girl does … she makes her own. Now, this was my first stab at it. I’m sure I could improve the recipe, finagle with with type of kale leaf, change up the spice blend, but I have to say … I am pleased with my first batch, and have been happily munching on my green crisps ever since.
What you will need:
The Method:
I will have to say – both flavors are phenomenal, and you can come up with a million more flavor combinations.
This is something that you can easily make while you’re studying, cleaning the house, or just relaxing for the evening.
If you’ve ever had en experience with kale chips, please comment below. Did you like them/not like them? Have you ever made them yourself? Let me know – I would love to hear your experiences.
Until next time, I send you peace, love, and good energy.
~Sharon
Tagged chips, food, garlic powder, kale, kale chips, nooch, nutritional yeast, olive oil, organic, smoked paprika, Snacks
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