Craft Your Own Mulling Spices for Cider, Potpourri, Baking & More

Mulling spices have long been tied to mulled wine, that traditional wintertime beverage we start to see pop up in the colder months. But… what’s a mama to do if she doesn’t want to drink wine but still wants all of the health benefits of these spices? Use them in countless...

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

There isn’t much better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate on a chilly day. The issue is that most store-bought mixes can be packed with unhealthy additives, artificial flavors, and who knows what else!

 

Luckily, there are other options! With a little effort, you can create your own...

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Starbucks Medicine Ball (Copycat Recipe)

Love the Starbucks®  drink popularly referred to as Medicine Ball by customers, but don’t love having to run out to the coffee shop and spend a ton of money on it? You’re speaking our language. While the drink is certainly tasty — and could be helpful if you’re...

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How to Make Homemade Chai Tea (Not Instant)

I’ve always loved chai tea, but I do not love those powdered instant mixes you see at most supermarkets! While mixes are a lot easier and faster to prepare than authentic chai, they usually fall short in terms of flavor, quality, and health benefits. And if you’re anything like me,...

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How to Grow, Harvest, and Use a Licorice Root Plant

 

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb! You likely recognize the name licorice — it’s also seen in candy. And while most store-bought options you find today aren’t made with the actual licorice root plant, that familiar sweet...

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DIY Mushroom Coffee Recipe & Mushroom Tea Benefits

Mushroom coffee is all the rage right now, and for a good reason. There are so many benefits of mushrooms of many different kinds (I'm not talking about the ones that do strange things to your brain). If you’re looking to switch things up, you’re not alone. Years of prolonged...

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Apple Cider Vinegar and Cranberry Juice & Other Shrub Recipes

Sports drinks, vitamin water and energy drinks are all the rage in the summer time when we are all trying to keep our electrolytes up and stay hydrated. But those drinks are packed full of chemicals, dyes and loaded with sugar and other sweeteners. Today I want to introduce you to a tasty...

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Kombucha Cocktails: The Secret to the Best Fall Cocktails & Mocktails

Fall is the perfect time for visiting with friends and family over a tasty cocktail that captures the flavors of the season. And what better way to make your fall cocktails healthier than by incorporating the natural probiotics that are in kombucha?

Don’t drink alcohol? No worries, in this...

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Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer + 13 Flavor Options

 

For many mothers, starting the day with a cup of coffee or tea latte is a comforting morning routine. Its our quiet time before the kids get out of bed. However, store-bought coffee creamers often contain chemicals, additives, and processed sugars that can be harmful to our health....

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How to Make Iced Tea - A Loose Leaf Tea Guide

In the dog daze of summer nothing hits the spot like iced tea. Apparently American's agree, as 85% of tea consumed is consumed iced. It's one thing to grab an iced tea in town, or at a restaurant, but how do you make iced tea at home? We are going to dive into just that today and...

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How to Make Basil Infused Water - 5 Ways

 

It’s time to use up some of that basil from your summer harvest and learn how to make your own herb infused water  with the addition of fresh fruit for a fruit flavored water. 

Did you know that sometimes drinking water isn’t enough to keep you hydrated? During the...

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Herbal Root Beer Kombucha Recipe

Did you know that the first root beer float was invented on August 19th, 1893?

130 years later and we are still enjoying the sweet carbonated drink with the foamy topping. The flavor of root beer still tantalizes our taste buds, but people enjoy root beer with added vanilla ice...

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