I was gifted a jar of whipped shea cream recently. I have made my own body butter for the past year or so and love it, but I really loved the light texture of the whipped one I received. I decided to make my own and first round results...
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Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
So my little one loves chicken nuggets – guess what? They normally have wheat breading… time to find a great recipe the whole family will love! I made this for her and it was a hit! 2 eggs 2/3 c. crushed rice chex (or corn chex) cereal 1/3 c....
Gluten-free Sandwich Bread
1 egg 1 t water 3 T Almond or Cashew milk 3/4 t vinegar 1/3 c gluten-free flour (we do a 50-50 mix of oat flour and rice flour – check here for info about oats) 1/4 t baking powder 1 t sweetner (honey, raw sugar, convert if using...
Are Oats Gluten-free?
From what I have read, the answer is sometimes. My sister, who is also gluten-free, has done well with certain brands – mostly Quaker, but not store brands. So far my daughter is doing well with the store brand oats. Some will be certified gluten-free and those will be...
Yummy Gluten – Free Pancake & Waffle Mix
This recipe is based on another one that I found for a quick sandwich bread. I tweaked it making it more breakfasty! It isn’t one of those that “is good for being gluten-free”. It is very yummy! I would be quite happy and content being gluten-free right along side...
DIY Liquid Castile Soap Recipe
Ingredients 1 bar of castile soap 2 quarts (8 cups) of boiling water Equipment A large kitchen or vegetable grater A bowl or pot large enough to hold 2 quarts Directions 1. Chop the bar of soap into small pieces. 2. Pour boiling water into a bowl. 3. Add the...
DIY Liquid Hand Soap
Ingredients ½ cup Liquid castile soap (recipe) ½ cup water 1 Tbsp light oil (such as grapeseed oil) 20 drops essential oils ( 10 drops of any with antiseptic/antibacterial/disinfecting properties such as tea tree, naouli, holy basil, plus 10 drops of other oils of your choice) Instructions In a...
Eucalyptus
Wounds Respiratory Mental exhaustion Vasodialator Muscle pain Dental care Skin care Diabetes Fever
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe gel skin care: Aloe vera gel is an important part of your natural and herbal “medicine” shelf. The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses: Why is aloe vera so good for wound healing? It has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral compounds that help prevent wound...
Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
anti bacterial anti microbial anti septic anti viral balsamic Improves wound healing expectorant fungicide insecticide stimulant Anti toxin Dandruff / Hair loss Anti inflammatory