Update

I still have house cleaners, home remedies, more food recipes, and a couple other random things to move over here from the Tumblr page, but it is getting done, I am really happy that I have been adding new content here lately as well. Feel free to comment below what you think my next post should be about.

Lasagna

Here is my lasagna recipe and you don't have to precook the noodles!!

Ingredients

• 1/2 walla walla onion
• 1/2 a green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1/2 a red bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 cups of chopped cauliflower
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 pound beef
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 beef bullion cubes
• 12 oz can of tomato past
• 1 1/2 -2 cups of water
• 8-10 lasagna noodles
• Ricotta cheese
• 1 cup of cheddar cheese
• Seasonings (I used Oregano, Thyme, chili powder, turmeric, black peeper, salt, and fresh basil)

In large skillet saute onions, garlic, and bell peppers in olive oil until onions are transparent. 

Add beef and cook till browned. Then add wine, and cauliflower. simmer to reduce the wine.

Add water, bullion cubes, tomato paste and seasonings.

In 2 medium bake-ware dishes (or 1 large) lay down in layers sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese, then repeat these layers and top off with the cheddar cheese.

Bake at 350F for 90 minutes

Tada!

Homemade sourdough tortillias

My family loves Mexican food whether it be burritos, nachos, enchiladas, or quesadillas. So naturally we go through a lot of tortillas, and I like to make as many things from scratch as I can. Well there is this jar of sourdough in my fridge that my husband tends to only use for waffles and the occasional loaves of bread. So I scoured the internet and for ideas and put together my own recipe for sourdough tortillas this weekend. I hope you enjoy. :)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
• 5 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons of Himalayan pink salt
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 2/3 cups melted bacon grease
• 2/3 cups melted coconut oil
• 1 cup hot water

Add all you liquids to the starter first, then mix in the salt and baking powder. Slowly mix in 1 cup of flour at a time. Ounce all the flour is mixed in separate into 18 balls, and cover with a towel. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Roll out the balls into a 12 inch circle and fry them on a dry frying pan for 45-60 seconds on each side.

If you are planning on storing these you will need to rewarm them in a microwave for 2 minutes on medium power wrapped in a moist towel.

When he wants to sleep with mommy.

At two and a half he is not as little as he once was, but sometimes it still happens. Sometimes as I walk with him to his bed his big eyes look up at me. "Mommy? I don't wanna 'leep in baby bed." he cries out."I know buddy, but it's nap time and you're tired. I promise you will feel better after your nap". I try to explain"No, Baby 'leep, mommy 'leep, mommy bed. Oh-tay?" he corrects me.This doesn't happen often, usually he just tries to avoid going to sleep at all costs like most toddlers would. Usually he likes his bed, it has his pillow with his special pile of 4 or more blankets, a sleep sheep that hangs above his head (he loves to listen to the rain), and his doll but sometimes... Sometimes all he wants is me.I pick him up and cradle him in my arms, he doesn't fit like he use to, but he loves it still. He smiles at me as I carry him into my room. I drop him and myself soundly onto the the bed and he lets out an excited squeal. In a rush he crawls around in circles like a dog trying to find a comfortable place to lay down. I pull the blankets over his tender body and slide in next to him. At first he is so excited for this time he wants to talk to me about everything. How daddy is at work and sister is at school, how he was riding his bike today, and that mommy took a shower. That the dogs came into the room and there is a light on the ceiling. While enjoying his free spirit I remind him to calm down. He rolls away from me and pulls the blanket over his head "Baby hide" he tells me, I can hear him taking deep breaths, and he hugs my heavy arm closer to him. As we lay there my mind drifts, I start thinking about what workout routine I'm going to to do, how much water I drank so far today, Should I go for a bike ride later? I hate how my body looks.Then he pulls the blanket down and turns to me. "thank you mommy""Thank you for what?" I say bewildered"Thank you mommy bed, mommy 'leep" he responds. He closes his eyes tight and pillows his head against my swollen breast. His breathing begins to match mine as his head raises and lowers with my breath. He strokes my round face, says he loves me and gives me the tightest squeeze his little arm can give. This is important to him, and important to me as well. As he begins to drift to Slumberland, his hand caresses my soft belly, I am reminded that choosing to be a mom changes what perfection looks like. My body is perfect for times like this. The times when he wants to sleep with mommy.

Beat the cold season tea

School is back in season, so naturally you know your kids are going to be covered in germs from hundreds of their classmates. So I thought I would tell how I prepare my tea during this time of year. Of course the

Of course the best way to deal with cold season is to take care of your body before you get sick. A healthy diet, good sleep, exercise and keeping your water intake is a good start to keep you body functioning at optimal performance. This will make it easier for you body to fight off illness.

Here is my Tea: I Like to do peppermint and chamomile tea, with lemon juice, local raw honey, and some cinnamon.

Peppermint tea: Is an anti bacterial, and it's soothing quality is effective against both stuffy noses and an upset stomach

Chamomile tea: Is really effective in calming your body and promotes sleep.

Lemon juice: Is packed full of vitamin C and is said to decrease the strength of the common cold.

Local raw honey: Soothes sore throats, and is a great immune booster

Cinnamon: Is both a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant. 

Crayon Lip Gloss

I made myself some crayon lip gloss.

Just a few broken crayons of your color choice, some beeswax, and coconut oil. Melt and mix and your done.

On stovetop slowly melt together in a small pot

1 Tablespoon of coconut oil

1/2 inch slice off of a 1oz bar of beeswax

add broken crayons till you receive  desired colored

I added 1 drop of Theives essentail oil and 1 drop of sweet orange essential oil after pouring into container. 

Apple cider vinegar rinse

This is the recipe I’m using for my no poo challenge

Ingredients

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Green tea bag
3 drops of rosemary essential oil
3 drops of lavender essential oil
1 1/2 cups Water

Steep the tea in hot water then and pour all the ingredients into a bottle.

Use: Wet hair then apply rinse to scalp and run fingers down through hair to the tips. Some people prefer using a spay bottle.

ACV has a similar acidic pH balance to hair. Shampoo is alkaline and upsets your natural pH balance wich is why we have to shampoo so often.

Green tea can help reduce shedding, help with dandruff and psoriasis, and increase hair growth.

Rosemary essential oil is good for hair growth as well. For the men rosemary slows down premature hair loss.

Lavender essential oil is great for keeping hair strong and prevention of dandruff.