Dear Reader, So, hey. I know that most bloggers did their popular post roundups like three weeks ago, but as usual, I'm late to the party. I tend to think and ponder on things so long that by the time I'm ready to speak it's embarrassingly late. Example: I currently have the urge to ...
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Intentional & Alternative Living
14 Ways to Be an Urban Homesteader
I live in the suburbs of a city of seven million people. We rent the main part of a house in a solidly middle-class neighbourhood where it's cool to recycle, sure, but anything beyond that is just plain weird. I am the weirdo of the neighbourhood, and I'm ok with that. Being a ...
Top 10 Posts of 2012 (Plus Honourable Mentions)
All images in this post by the amazing Jay McIntyre Photography It has been a crazy year for our "little" family... 2012 started out with me being partway through the pregnancy of our third child. Hubs started a job as a flight instructor in Tiny Town, but wasn't making enough ...
Natural Remedies
My Daily Detox Drink (Liver & Kidney Support)
"A daily detox drink? Seriously, Beth?!" Just hear me out, 'kay? I'm weirdly passionate about this post and if we were together in real life you'd be subjected to a whole lot of wild arm gesturing and dramatic facial expressions accompanying a TED-talk-level speech, filled with ...
Smoothies & Beverages
Iced Chai Tea Latte (3 Ingredients)
Craving an iced chai latte but don't want the sugar bomb or the mile-high price tag from a coffee shop? Try this quick & easy recipe instead! It totally hits the spot on a warm day! Sweet, a tad spicy, and full of flavor. Why settle for a plain old iced tea when a creamy iced ...
Desserts
No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Macaroons (Honey-Sweetened, GF/DF)
A healthy cookie that tastes like pure decadence? One that doesn't even require baking? Oh, and made with all nourishing and healthy ingredients. Well, hallelujah and glory be - it's a good day. These small mounds of chocolatey goodness may not look like much, but they are totally ...
Snacks
Coconut Flour Chocolate Muffins (Gluten-Free)
These coconut flour muffins are super sneaky. They're a banana-chocolate mashup, which is actually a delightful combination, but the script is flipped, and the chocolate takes the leading role, while the banana provides the support. They're also totally healthy, which I'll get to in a ...
Desserts
Gingerbread Cake Recipe with Maple Glaze (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
This moist gluten-free gingerbread cake recipe is a total crowd-pleaser, and they won't even know it's naturally-sweetened & grain-free unless you tell them. The perfect treat for gingerbread fans! I mean - maple-glazed gluten-free gingerbread cake that tastes decadent while ...
Natural Remedies
Natural Constipation Remedies: The Ultimate Guide
Constipation can lead to frustration and feeling like total crap. (Pun obviously intended.) Here's the lowdown on constipation, plus a variety of natural constipation remedies that are very effective. I'll never forget the "ughhhhh" feeling of my insides rumbling around like a ...