The Healing Power of the Medicinal Plant Comfrey
If you’ve ever had a sprained ankle, a black-and-blue bruise, or a sore back, you know how much discomfort these injuries can cause. Even though they’re not life-threatening, they can make you…
Ditch the Toxic Chemicals with This 3 Ingredient DIY Face Primer
Are you in the process of replacing your conventional beauty products with all-natural, perhaps homemade,…
A Hawaiian Foodie Adventure (Part I)
My Adventure of Racing (and Eating!) through Hawaii Waking up at 2:30 am on the…
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What Didn’t Go Well in My Garden This Season
There are lots of glossy photos of amazing gardens out there, and sometimes they seem…
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Eat More Berries to Neutralize Free-Radicals
Northern California enjoys an early berry season, with strawberries appearing for sale at farmers’ markets in mid-February. However, April and May showcase the true abundance of in-season berries, including cherries, blackberries, and blueberries. Berries have extraordinary health benefits and are…
Safeguard Your Summer With Natural Insect Repellent
During the warm summer months, our dinners move al fresco, our children play outside late into the evening, and we look for ways to protect our loved ones from life’s little annoyances — insects. Few things can ruin outdoor activities…