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Archives for April 2014

Grain-free Breakfast Menu

April 30, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

Grain-free Breakfast Menu

What will we eat for breakfast? That was one of my first questions before we considered going grain-free. After a lifetime of Cheerios, bagels, and oatmeal,  how in the world would we adjust? I was already concerned my children would go hungry – what were they going to eat? It’s been four years since we… 

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Filed Under: By Kids for Kids, Foodie, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, GAPS, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, Real food

DIY Bath Bombs

April 29, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 18 Comments

DIY Bath Bombs

Treat someone special (or maybe yourself) to a relaxing bath with these nourishing, all natural bath bombs! Only three ingredients needed. Optional ingredients include dried herbs or flowers, sea salt and skin-softening oil. Andrea Fabry DIY Bath BombsSimple and fun to make, these bath bombs make wonderful gifts – even for yourself! Save Recipe Print… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, DIY, Recipes Tagged With: all natural, bath bomb, chemical-free, DIY, hydrosol, natural beauty, non-toxic, rose geranium

DIY Herbal Cleaner

April 28, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 8 Comments

DIY Herbal Cleaner

Did you know you can make a household cleaner with natural ingredients? This recipe has been passed down for generations because it’s simple and effective! The recipe for Vinegar of the Four Thieves has been passed down since the time of the Black Plague when thieves rubbed a mixture of herbs and vinegar on their… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, Natural Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: 4 Thieves Vinegar, all natural, chemical-free, herbal cleaner, raw apple cider vinegar

DIY Buckwheat Hull Mattress

April 28, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 24 Comments

DIY Buckwheat Hull Mattress

Looking for an affordable mattress without harsh chemicals? A mattress that lets you breathe easily without worrying about volatile organic compounds, fire retardants, or adhesives? Consider a DIY mattress made with buckwheat hulls! DIY Buckwheat Hull Mattress We  purchased our mattress kit from Open Your Eyes Bedding. Buckwheat or Millet hulls may be purchased with the… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, DIY, House Tagged With: buckwheat, DIY, DIY mattress, hulls, mattress, millet, natural, organic mattress

Allergies? Try Nettle Gelatin!

April 25, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 19 Comments

Allergies? Try Nettle Gelatin!

Runny nose? Red eyes? Stinging nettle has been used for centuries to relieve allergy symptoms. Combine nettle infusion with gelatin, honey and quercetin for this burst of allergy relief! The Healing Properties of Nettle Nettle is a perennial plant that delivers a stinging burn when the hairs on the leaves and stems are touched. According… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Mold and Microbes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Snacks Tagged With: gelatin, grass fed gelatin, infusion, nettle, stinging nettle, turmeric

Gluten-free Dosa

April 24, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

Gluten-free Dosa

Looking for a meatless meal that costs pennies to make? Try this gluten-free dosa! Even with a grain-free diet this rice/lentil combination is often tolerated since it is thoroughly fermented ahead of time. Top with any vegetable combination you enjoy. Guacamole makes a nice topping as well! Dosas would make a nice lettuce wrap as… 

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Filed Under: Fermented Foods, Foodie, Main Dishes, Uncategorized Tagged With: airlock, cayenne, dosa, dosas, fermented, fermented food, fermented turmeric, gluten-free, lentils, meal, rice, turmeric, vegetarian

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I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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