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Theodore’s Ten Months Old!

June 25, 2016 by Aliesha

Happy ten months, Theodore!

DSC_7038_2sm Some milestones:

-teething (just got a new top tooth, and has the other one coming in close behind)
-starting to pull up on things!
-swam in the ocean
-loves to eat (favorite foods: avocado, bananas, eggs, sweet potatoes, bread & butter, cheese, black beans, chicken, and peas)
-signs “milk,” “eat,” and (sometimes) “more”
-takes two naps a day (two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon)
-goes to bed between 6:30PM and 7:00PM, sleeps until 6:00AM, nurses, then goes back to sleep until 7:30AM
-likes to play with balls and anything he can shake (rattles, etc.) or use to make noise (“drums”)
-crawls around super fast!
-weighs 18 lbs.
-still nurses exclusively
-sleeps on his tummy (he rolls that way the second I put him down)
-loves his special blanket
-enjoys taking his bath (and splashing!)
-adores his big sisters and brother
-squeals when he is excited

Can’t believe that this little guy will be a year in just two months!

Get Educated about Essential Oils & Herbs

June 24, 2016 by Aliesha

When I first started using essential oils and herbs, it was hard to find good, trustworthy information. Sometimes I would encounter crazy suggestions for things to do with essential oils (and I still do, honestly). I mostly relied on a few safe sources, such as the Rocky Mountain Oils blog and this book. Many eBooks I got for free were completely worthless, so I just relied on a few sources I could trust.

Now there are many wonderful eBooks, eCourses, and resources available to essential oil enthusiasts, but it’s hard to know which ones are the good resources and which ones are junk. Wouldn’t it be awesome if all of the best essential oil and herbal remedy resources were all in one place?

I wanted to share with you a collection of resources I just purchased that I think you might find helpful as well!

It’s called the Herbs and Essential Oils Super Bundle, and it includes twenty eCourses, eBooks, and printables that will make learning to use essential oils a breeze. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate essential oils and herb user, there is something here for you!

Several resources that are especially awesome:

-Herbs & Oils: Beyond the Basics by Jessie Hawkins at Vintage Remedies ($197) – I’ve taken another Vintage Remedies course in the past and it was so helpful… can’t wait to take this one!
-Safe Essential Oils Labels ($19.99) – These labels are perfect for putting on your bottles of EOs so you can remember which ones are safe to use for children, in pregnancy, etc.
-Essential Oils Planner Printables ($5.95) – Ever wanted to really organize your essential oils information? This is perfect for that. Make a list of your stash, keep a record of what oils you’ve tried and what has worked, and more.
-DIY Lavender Creations by Stacy Karen of A Delightful Home ($5.99) – I love all of the neat DIY gift ideas in this eBook!
-How to Create Healing Herbal Baths ($19.99) – Can’t wait to dig into this one and try some lovely herbal baths!

Something I really love about this bundle is that it is NOT branded to a specific oil company. Regardless of the essential oil company you use or where you buy your herbs, you will be able to use these resources and become better informed about how to use your oils and herbs. I also love that these remedies are backed with science and not just hearsay!

With these resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to:

Separate fact from fiction as you choose quality herbs and essential oils.
Confidently prepare salves, syrups, tinctures, and teas.
Properly dilute oils for topical use.
Learn blending principals for aromatic use.
Incorporate essential oils into easy and effective herbal remedies.
Know which herbs are safe for pregnancy, babies and children.
Use printables to organize your essential oils for safety and ease of use.
Create beauty products, herbal baths, and even gifts for friends and family.

You can get this entire herbs and essential oils library, worth over $400, for less than $30. That’s 92% off what it would cost to buy everything individually! I think this is really affordable, especially when you consider the rising cost of healthcare today. If something you learned from an eBook or eCourse could keep you from going to the doctor just once, what you’d save in paying a copay could cover the cost of this bundle! (And I believe these resources will help you more than just one time!)

I love the bonus offer that comes with this bundle too!

Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary is a full-service apothecary and clinic offering small batch hand-made herbal products to enhance your health and wellbeing. With your bundle, you’ll also receive a special coupon for 50% off bulk herbs and essential oils. I already have a full shopping cart of herbs and I’m almost ready to place my order! Absolutely love the high-value coupon!

The bundle is available from now until Monday, June 27th, 2016 at 11:59pm EST. That’s why the Ultimate Bundles team can offer so much, because they only have permission to sell it for such a short period of time.

Learn more or get your bundle now!

If you think getting all these herb & essential oil resources for less than $30 sounds like a steal, then make sure to go HERE to see exactly what it includes and grab yours before this deal ends!

And as always, I wouldn’t share about this if I didn’t use it and love it personally. 🙂

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Spiralize All the Things!

June 17, 2016 by Aliesha

Lately I’ve really gotten into spiralizing! Have you heard of this? I’m late to the party, definitely, but I’m enjoying it none the less!

Family members and friends have been spiralizing their veggies for a while, but I decided to take the plunge when Liz sent me a video of her spiralizer making zucchini zoodles (zucchini + noodles = zoodles). You can find small, hand-held spiralizers (like this one), but I decided to go with a larger, counter-top model so that I could do harder veggies like sweet potatoes and broccoli stems.

It’s so easy to use! This is the spiralizer I have. You just put your zucchini (or squash or sweet potato or whatever) in the spiralizer (first cut off the ends and peel when applicable), then use the hand crank to easily make looooooonng noodles! (We’re talking six feet long sometimes!) The kids love helping me turn the handle and watch the zoodles come out.

I usually spiralize a few large zucchini at the beginning of the week so I have them ready to use when I want them. I like to lightly saute them in a bit of olive oil with some red onions. Then, I either eat them on their own, or in place of pasta or rice.

Spiralized sweet potatoes are a GAME CHANGER. They are completely delicious when sauteed in a cast iron skillet with some olive oil and shallots. They are a perfect side dish that way! But… I have a favorite way of using them.

After sauteing the sweet potatoes until mostly tender, I top them with mozzarella cheese, onions, peppers, chicken sausage, and basil to make the most delicious gluten-free pizza you’ve ever tasted! When I tried this combo the first time, I wasn’t sure about the sweet potato and cheese pairing, but it is wonderful. I now make this dish every week on pizza night (I eat some regular pizza and some of this, and Theodore fills up on this one).

This spiralizer has three different blade options (the extras are stored in the base), and it’s relatively easy to clean.

Other things you can spiralize in this spiralizer:
-yellow squash
-white potatoes
-broccoli stems
-onions
-beets
-cucumbers
-and more!

My favorite sources for spiralized veggie recipes are Skinny Taste and Inspiralized.

Do you have a spiralizer? Any great recipes to share?

Aliesha Caldwell is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Theodore’s Ten Months Old!

Get Educated about Essential Oils & Herbs

Spiralize All the Things!

Do you have a spiralizer? Any great recipes to share?

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