September is here! And that means that it’s officially pumpkin spice season. I really enjoy all of the spices of the season and love good pumpkin spice or chai lattes. But here in South Carolina, early September still gets pretty darn hot! So, while I want to enjoy some pumpkin goodness, drinking a hot beverage is not going to work for me! I also don’t like all of…
Do you like pumpkin spice but aren’t a big fan of coffee? This hot pumpkin spice milk recipe may be just what you’re looking for! This may shock a lot of people, but I am not a daily coffee drinker. There are so many people that can’t live without their coffee, that it’s hard for them to understand those of us who are not so inclined to imbibe…
There are a few herbs that are really soothing and relaxing…and are good for when you are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. One of my favorites is lemon balm. One cup of lemon balm tea really helps to relax away the stress of the day. But it has some other wonderful benefits that you need to know about as well! Our ancestors knew how powerful these herbs were.…
I just had to share this fizzy lemonade recipe with you. It’s perfect for the recovering soft drinkers out there! Have you ever had one of those days when you just want something bubbly to drink? I have those moments regularly! There is just something about the fizz and bubbles that delight my tongue. And I will be the first to admit that I used to drink a…
I will be the first to say that I’m not a big coffee drinker. But I do enjoy an occasional cold coffee drink. Of course, I want to avoid the expensive drinks at the big coffee chains because, well frankly, I want to know exactly what is in my food and beverages. And I do know that there are some ingredients in those popular coffee drinks that are…
Do you enjoy those fancy cold coffee drinks that you find at big chain coffee shops? The ones that taste really yummy, but cost like $5 apiece? I do! I love iced coffee and those “coffeechino” drinks. But I don’t like how much they cost and I really don’t like all of the hidden, unknown ingredients. So I recently decided to begin creating my own….YUM! Now, let me…
Growing up in Michigan as a child, I used to love all of the active outdoor winter activities that my family would take part in. Ice skating, sledding, snowman building, snowball throwing, snow fort building all made for a fun winter. But as much as I loved playing in the snow, I really looked forward to coming home to some homemade stovetop, creamy hot cocoa. Mom always had…
There are a lot of people who struggle everyday from the symptoms of acid reflux. The burning and irritation in the esophagus can be very difficult to deal with. And it often causes a lot of pain for those who struggle. For many who suffer, an infection of H. Pylori is to blame. Unfortunately, reflux is not the only problem connected with H Pylori. Often sufferers also end…
I wanted to share this natural electrolyte drink recipe to give you options that are natural! After times of heavy physical activity or time outside in hot weather, if you have spent a lengthy period of time sweating you may need to replenish your electrolyte levels. Most people reach for store bought electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade, which are filled with ingredients that are better off left back…
Smoothies are a great addition to any diet! They are simple to make and yet provide some powerful nutrients. You can easily drink at least one smoothie a day as a meal replacement. This smoothie is great because it is very nutrient-dense. It also provides a whole lot of essential nutrition in one serving. That has been achieved through the use of a couple of superfood additions. The…