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Archives for November 2015

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

November 30, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 24 Comments

Paleo Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

This grain-free, gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake is a crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings and birthday celebrations! Glass Bundt Pan While this recipe adapts well  to a rectangular or layer cake, it works perfectly with a bundt pan. I purchased this heat resistant Borosilicate glass bundt pan from MightyNest. The Simax Sculptured Cake Form is a more natural… 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Foodie, Recipes Tagged With: almond, bundt, cake, ghee, glaze, grain-free, mightynest, pumpkin, recipe, sourdough, squash, sweetener, sweeteners, xylitol

Green Veggie Frittata

November 24, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

Green Veggie Frittata

This gluten-free and grain-free dish works great for holiday gatherings, family breakfasts or quick and easy dinners! Green Veggie Frittata Ingredients: 12 pastured eggs 1/2 cup sour cream, kefir or yogurt (optional but makes texture richer) 1 medium onion diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 cup seasonal greens: kale, spinach, collard greens,… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: breakfasts, coconut, frittata, GAPS, ghee, gluten-free, grain-free, grain-free meals, green, green veggies, kale, ovenproof, paleo, spinach, swiss chard

DIY Disinfecting Spray

November 20, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 23 Comments

DIY Disinfecting Spray

Trying to avoid harsh chemicals? Interested in making your own household products? Try this simple DIY Disinfecting Spray! What’s Wrong with Lysol? Lysol, one of the world’s top selling disinfectant sprays, was first formulated using coal tar derivatives in 1889 to stop a cholera epidemic. By 1911, it had become the most common way to commit… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, House, Natural Living Tagged With: air purifier, air quality, antimicrobial, bioactive, chemical-free, colloidal, colloidal silver, disinfectant, disinfecting, glass, lysol, Miron violet glass, non-toxic, preservative, purifying, room spray, silver, spray, tea tree oil, vodka

DIY Holiday Potpourri

November 16, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 3 Comments

DIY Holiday Potpourri

This holiday season, why not steer clear of artificial fragrances and try this natural simmering potpourri! Why Should I Avoid Artificial Fragrances? One of the most popular artificial holiday fragrances is Scentsicles.The maker of Scentsicles lists one ingredient only: pure fragrance oil. The unfortunate truth, however, is that pure fragrance oil is only the tip of… 

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Filed Under: DIY, House, Natural Living Tagged With: artificial, CDC, chemical-free, chemicals, diffusers, disinfectants, fragrance, fragrance-emitting, Fragrance-free policy, holiday, Natural Living, non-toxic, potpourri, scented, simmering

DIY Antibacterial or Baby Wipes

November 13, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 11 Comments

DIY Antibacterial or Baby Wipes

These DIY antibacterial wipes can be used on-the-go or at home! Switch the tea tree oil to lavender essential oil and you have DIY baby wipes! DIY Antibacterial or Baby Wipes I use a rectangular glass container (8 1/2 X 6 1/2) with a plastic lid. I cut a small opening for easy access to the… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, Natural Living Tagged With: antibacterial, antimicrobial, babies, baby, chemical-free, DIY, lavender, natural, Natural Living, non-toxic, on-the-go, wipes

Are Tablets Safe for Your Child?

November 9, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 12 Comments

Are Tablets Safe for Your Child?

Do you let your child use an iPad instead of a cell phone with the understanding that tablets are a better choice? Are you confused about the conflicting information regarding wireless technology? Wondering if there is a better way to integrate tablets into your household? Parents understandably love the interactive nature of tablets as well… 

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Filed Under: Electromagnetic Radiation, Unseen Reality Tagged With: American Academy of Pediatrics, antennas, bluetooth, carcinogen, child, device, electromagnetic, electronic, exposure, iPad, radiation, radio, RF exposure, tablets, technology, WHO, wi-fi, wireless, wireless radiation

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MEET ANDREA

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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