How to make a DIY Focus Roller

How to make a DIY Focus Roller
When it's time to take your schoolwork seriously, having a little extra focus can go a long way. That's why I'm going to show you how to make your own focus roller with essential oils. This simple DIY project will help your family stay focused and energized when taking on those tough tasks! 

Let’s start by gathering our supplies. You will need a 10ml glass roller bottle, fractionated coconut oil, and these five essential oils: vetiver, lavender, frankincense, peppermint, and cedarwood. Once you have all of your ingredients gathered together, you can begin creating your powerful focus roller blend! 
 
Add 5-10 drops of vetiver oil to your roller bottle. Vetiver is known for its calming abilities which can be helpful when trying to focus on a task or activity. Next add 3-5 drops each of lavender and frankincense oil. Lavender has the ability to soothe and relax the mind while frankincense helps promote clarity and alertness. For an extra boost add 2-3 drops each of peppermint and cedarwood oil. Peppermint naturally energizes while cedarwood helps sharpen concentration and mental alertness. Finally, fill the remaining space in the bottle with fractionated coconut oil before replacing the roller top and giving it a good swirl!  
 
When it's time to use your new focus roller simply apply one drop behind each ear or roll onto the temples as needed throughout the day for an extra boost of energy and concentration! The great thing about this blend is that it's safe enough for children over 2 years old so they can get in on the action too! 
    
Making your own DIY essential oils focus blend is quick, easy, and affordable - perfect for busy moms looking for natural solutions for their families! With just five essential oils plus some fractionated coconut oil you can create a powerful focus blend that everyone in the family will love using again and again throughout hectic school days or stressful days at work. So don't wait until chaos ensues - grab those ingredients now and make your own DIY focus roller! You'll be glad you did!
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"Get Better" Soup

"Get Better" Soup



When any member of my family is feeling under the weather, there are a few things I turn to that help shorten that feeling.  Food is one of those things.  I am not a fan of feeding sick kids desserts and junk to "help them feel loved."  That is the antithesis of love since it lengthens the time they do not feel well.  Let's let food be our medicine, because it really is!  

So when my daughter asked me to make her soup because she wasn't feeling on top of her game today, I happily obliged.  Here is my "Get Better" Soup!




8 cups vegetable broth
1 large onion (chopped fine). (Find my favorite food chopper here.)
1 red pepper (chopped fine)
3 tablespoons garlic (2 full heads of garlic) (chopped very fine)
2 cups lentils (soaked for an hour)
2 cups broccoli (chopped small)
2 cups potatoes (diced small)
2 cups kale (chopped small)
3 cups tomatoes (diced)
1  cup mushrooms (chopped small)
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 bay leaves
water to cover

Directions:

Sauté onion, pepper, garlic in 2 cups vegetable broth until onions are clear.
Add 6 cups vegetable broth and soaked lentils.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, and spices with water to just cover.
Bring to boil and then turn down to simmer for 30 minutes.  
Add kale and simmer for 10 more minutes. 
Serve hot!

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How to Make Plant Based Chilli

How to Make Plant Based Chilli


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I love a good blog, but when it comes to recipes, I just want the recipe!  So here it is!!  Hope you love it as much as I do!
 
Sauté: 
1 package baby bella mushrooms (chopped). (Find my favorite Food Chopper here.)
2 medium onions (chopped)
2 jalapeño peppers (chopped) (optional if you like the heat)
3 medium green peppers (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
vegetable broth
Add:
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 date
2 cans kidney beans (drain and rinse)
4 cans pinto beans (drain and rinse)
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
Add these after heat is turned off:
1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
1 bunch spinach (chopped)
2 limes (juiced) (optional if you like lime)
3 drops lime essential oil

Enjoy!



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Dave’s Famous Hearty Veggie Pizza

Dave’s Famous Hearty Veggie Pizza
I am visiting my brother and he made pizza!  He has been teasing the rest of the family with videos of his pizzas which he makes quite often, so I took videos and insisted on the recipe!  Enjoy!  It is delicious!





1 Cup Warm Water
1 Packet of Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
2 T Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
2 1/2+ C Flour
1/2 C of mixed spices and seeds (Flax/Chia/Hemp seeds, Flax seed powder, Basil, Chives, Parsley, Italian Seasoning, Garlic powder)

Mix water and yeast and let stand for 5 min
Add Salt, Sugar, and Oil
Stir in 1 C of Flour
Stir in Spices/Seeds
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 C Flour
Once the dough is ready, set it in an oiled bowl, oil the top of the dough and let it rise for about an hour
Once the dough has finished rising, cut it in half, makes 2 12in pizzas

Toppings:
1 small onion
1 small zucchini
1 bell pepper
1 container of sliced mushrooms
15 black olives
15 green olives
1 can of black beans

1 chicken breast (if desired)
Mozzarella (if desired)
Pizza sauce

Individually saute each of the veggies (Onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper) and the chicken.
1/2 of the toppings go on each of the pizzas (mix toppings together, then pour on pizza)

Preheat oven and oiled pizza stone to 480 degrees.
Roll out dough on floured surface/board
Spread pizza sauce, toppings
Slide pizza onto pizza stone and bake 10 minutes

Try not to eat the whole thing by yourself, 😂!

I make mine plant based with no cheese or meat.  Nutritarian all the way!!
Check out Dr Furhman's website for tons of recipes!   ðŸ‘‡

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Immunity Boosters

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Looking for Immunity?  Start with these!  

Cruciferous vegetables are so amazing for your body! 

Arugula 
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Broccoli rabe
Broccolini
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Radishes
Rutabaga
Turnips/Turnip greens
Watercress
Wasabi

Did you know that Cruciferous vegetables detoxify your body?  Consuming a variety of these on a daily basis (along with other healthy choices) gives you a huge boost and protection against infection and cancer.   (Dr. Fuhrman, Super Immunity)

It is best to eat around 2 servings per day of these veggies - 1 raw (chew really well), 1 cooked (but don't over cook).  



Experiment with these.  You may be surprised that they taste great!   

I love to combine rutabaga and turnips with carrots, onions, garlic, and potatoes and roast them covered in the oven.  
Cut into small pieces, pour in vegetable broth to about an inch.  Sprinkle with sea salt, onion powder, and oregano.  (You can use oregano vitality oil instead of dried for a more robust flavor, but remember 1-2 drops is enough)  350 for 1 hr 30 min.

Most of these are great steamed with a little salt, or raw in a salad.  There are a lot of creative recipes, but watch out for those that add in foods that are not healthy!

Happy eating!

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