Tuesday, December 8, 2015
9 Unique Gift Ideas for Kids
Here’s a list of 9 unusual and unique holiday gifts for kids that you should consider.
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1. Language Lessons
Is a child from your family interested in traveling, or loves learning about other cultures? Gift the gift of learning a new language!! Choose from six different languages - English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, German or French. With PetraLingua's program, children will learn how to talk about everyday topics. Kids can also learn on-the-go with access to Petra's program on tablets and mobile devices!
2. Subscription to Hands-On History Lessons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGSmFas0HJw History should be FUN! Give your kiddo the opportunity to travel back into time! Each month will feature a different time and place in the ancient world with hands on crafts, activities, and art so that your child can learn about history in a memorable and exciting way.
I really enjoyed History Unboxed. My children, especially my oldest son, loved “The Rose Slippers”. History Unboxed is the first subscription box that I have found for kids, that exposes them to history. On a personal note, I have really been impressed with History Unboxed and their communication. The owners really seem passionate about their box and they listen to feedback. -Subscription Box Mom
3. Educational Postcards from Unusual Places
Have you ever wanted to learn about the wonders of the world without leaving your house? Well, now you can! With each Kiwibop postcard, your child will learn all about exciting places from tropical rainforests to the far reaches of space. The membership comes with an initial welcome kit including four postcards, stickers, and a fun activity, and then your little learner will receive four exciting postcards every month. Best suited for developing and independent readers ages 5 to 10.
4. Story Starters Creative Writing Activity
Sometimes to get the imagination going all you need is a little spark. The Story Starters set is perfect for helping get the creative juices flowing for children ages 5 to 9. Along with a notebook and pen, the Story Starters set comes with four "story cubes" that help supply the who, what, when and where of a story, leaving the child to figure out the why.
"What’s great about this resource is it can be used for many years. The quality of the hand-stamped images on each die, topic suggestions and tin box makes the Mama May I Story Starters capable of encouraging creative writing from preschool years all the way to high school." - Teri via Mommy Wife Life
5. Turn Ordinary Kids Into Extraordinary Cooks
Cooking isn't something many people get experience with until adulthood. It can be overwhelming to dive in without any knowledge, so why not start children earlier? Ages eight and up can get a jump on developing cooking skills with Your Kids: Cooking! Not only does the book teach delicious, easy-to-make recipes, it also helps teach kids what they should be eating more and less of.
6. Finger Puppets for Educational Apps
The Honey and Zip DigiPuppets Bundle combines technology and finger puppets to create a unique learning experience. Pre-K and kindergarten-aged children will love playing these informational and fun games with some real life puppet pals. The bundle comes with two stylus-like puppet pals and app store downloads for iPad and Android tablets.
7. An Interactive Tour of the United States
One of the best parts about America is each of our states' unique identities. Learning all 50 states can be tough, but with the Grand Tour Bronze, you can teach your child all about the wonders of America. The kit comes with 34 books, each written and illustrated by teachers and students living in all 50 states.
8. Mini Hand Soap Making Kit
This is a unique gift that is as practical as it is crafty. The Mini Hand Soap Making Kit is an awesome DIY project for children of all ages. The set comes with enough supplies to make six small soaps or one large bar. Maybe with this ti will even be easier to encourage children to wash their hands.
9. Being Kind to Others Play Kit
Developing social skills are just as tricky as developing other educational skills, and this kit can help. The Being Kind to Others Play Kit encourages children with special needs or learning disabilities to learn how to play well with others through fun activities. The kit includes make-a-puzzle kits, thank you notes, crayons, and a copy of Boom Boom! Cards.
Haven't found the perfect gift yet? Discover more gift ideas for kids HERE.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Food Storage Recipe - Peanut Butter Pudding
So simple my 9 year old son makes this!
Need:
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
Milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
Prepare the pudding according to the directions on the package.
Beat in the peanut butter.
Pour into individual bowls.
Chill and serve!
Take Advantage Of The Sun & Nature
It isn't difficult to utilize the sun to help with easing the cost of your power usage. It will help by using the natural heat and light. You will use less power and be more sufficient. This will save your family money in the long run.- Orient you buildings to take advantage of the sun and to protect your home from the cold winter winds. You can plant a living "fence" to help with this if you have to. Plant a row of evergreen trees to keep the cold wind away.
- Be sure to have as much insulation in your home as possible. This will also help in the summer by keeping the heat out and in the winter will hold the heat in.
- Think about adding a sunroom to your home. You can vent the heat into the home during the winter and in the summer vent the heat outside.
- Use the natural light during the day. In the winter open the curtains and let that natural light and heat into the house.
- Think about adding brick to the outside of your home. This really helps with controlling the temperature.
- Use hanging plants and overhangs to cool the home in the summer.
- Plant your own food garden in your yard to save money on food costs.
- Have a rain barrel to catch water to use to water your garden and yard. My son also used our rain barrel to wash the cars. Great way to save money on water.
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COMMENT BELOW WAYS THAT YOU HAVE USED NATURE TO REDUCE ENERGY COST........
Friday, December 4, 2015
Off Grid Living
Off Grid Living Box Set: 35 Tips on How to Survive Off The Grid Plus Prepper Survival Guide For Food Processing and Preservation, Food Storage And Water ... the grid, food processing and preservation) was a free book for your kindle.A lot of great tips tips to have on hand for if you are ever off-grid or without power for any other reason.
Let The Sun Do The Cooking!
Use the free heat of the sun to cook your food. It is easy and energy efficient. It saves on fuel cost and in the summer helps to keep you cool by not having to heat up the house with your stove. With solar cooking it is cooked with lower temperatures that will not burn the food and makes it easy to just let it cook away without stirring or checking all of the time. Set it in the heat of the sun and come back after a few hours to a well- cooked meal.A great idea is to set it up on a table that can spin so that you can make it follow the sun during the day. Makes it easy for us with bad backs, also. Don't have to pick up the whole cooker, just spin the table the bit that it needs turned.You can easily cook all year long with a All Season Solar Cooker. You can bake bread, cookies, and cakes in a solar cooker. The best thing to make , since it is set and cooking all day, is stews, beans, soups, and casseroles.
You can easily make one. The links below have plans for making them and recipes.
Having a solar cooker is great for kids , also. They can learn to use one easily and be cooking in one in no time. My son was 7 years old when he made one out of a pizza box. It worked pretty good. He baked cookies in it and did some hot dogs. It was fun for him and he learned a lot about the sun and how it works.
Get the whole family involved.
COMMENT BELOW WITH YOUR FAVORITE THING TO COOK IN A SOLAR COOKER>>>
Bake A Cake In A Jar
- Always use the wide mouth straight sided glass canning jars.
- Lightly coat the inside with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
- Fill the jars only about half way to give the cake room to rise.
- Keep the mouth clean to ensure a good seal.
- Be careful when removing the jars from the oven.
- Store in the fridge or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Dollar Tree Stockup
Wow! Found another great item at dollar tree! They had other flavors, but, i think i can do more with these. Canned roast beef would be great to add to this!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Food Storage Recipe - Creamy Vegetable Soup With Dumplings
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| Eating by oil lamp light! |
NEED:
For Soup ~
3 cups of water or broth
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cups of canned tomatoes , chopped up and include the sauce.
2 carrots, sliced
2 potatoes, diced
1 or 2 cups of any other of your favorite vegetables
1/2 cup of butter
1/2 cup of whole wheat flour
salt and pepper to taste
For Dumplings ~
2 cups of whole wheat flour
3 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup of minced parsley
1/4 cup of shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup of milk
SOUP: In a large covered pot, cook the vegetables in the broth until the firmest ones are barely tender. This should take about 30 minutes. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and stir in the flour to form a smooth paste.Mix in 1 cup of the broth from the vegetables to make a lump free sauce. Gradually stir it into the large pot of soup.
DUMPLINGS: Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the parsley and the shortening until it looks like coarse meal. Mix in the egg and milk. Blend it until all of the dry ingredients are just dampened. Drop the batter by spoonfuls on top of the boiling soup, cover the pot , and simmer for about 15 minutes before serving.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Organize The Food Storage
I have this shelf in my kitchen where I have food storage items that we use daily. It helps with keeping track of dates and what we need more of, etc. But, this past week it was used so much and dug thru so much that it needs reorganized. Plan on doing it tomorrow. Think it will be a day of free time. Hope to get a lot done that was put off the past week. When your food storage is organized it is easier to keep track of.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Oregano Oil ~ Antibiotic Substitute
When we are talking about Oregano Oil we are not talking about the kitchen type oregano. The true Oregano to use is Origanum Compactum.Here are some recipes to use for a natural antibiotic.
Recipe #1
10 drops of lemon essential oil
8 drops of mountain savory
3 drops of Oregano
oilPut into "00" Empty Gelatin Capsules
and take 2 capsules 1 time a dayRecipe #2
4 drops of Oregano oil
2 drops of frankincense
12 drops of thieves ( proprietary blend)
Put into "00" Empty Gelatin Capsules
and take 1 3 times a dayRecipe #3
5 drops of oregano oil
5 drops of thieves ( proprietary blend)
Put into "00" Empty Gelatin Capsules
and fill the remainder of the capsule with peppermint oil. Take this with food , 2 times a day.I am not a doctor and you need to seek medical council before trying something like this, but they are all natural and I have found that they work very well. I do not like the idea of going to a dr and them giving out antibiotics for every single thing! Not good at all. They give out antibiotics a lot of times for stuff that doesn't even need antibiotics.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Water Dowsing
My grandfather was a huge believer in dowsing. We lived out in the boondocks and he used it to find water for their well.
He always told me that he only dowsed for need. If he felt like he was tired or not relaxed enough to dowse then he would stop. Either let someone else do it or wait until he felt that the answers were coming naturally. I can still see him walking slowly around the 3 acres they had looking for water. He went over it a few times to make sure and each time he got the same answer and they had water the whole time they were out there!
You can get a ton of information online about dowsing for water and go from there.
Food Storage Recipe - Oatmeal Milk Frozen Coffee
All you need is 1 cup of coffee that you had frozen.
2 cups of your homemade oatmeal milk
1 cup of ice
Put all of this in the blender and turn it on high.
Blend until the ice is all blended up well.
Pour into your big cup and enjoy.
These are extra good in the summer , but we drink them all year long. We also enjoy ice cream more in the winter also.
What types of "summer" foods do you enjoy in the winter???
Monday, November 23, 2015
Better Off
Library book sales are an awesome place to get some great books to read. I found this gem today...Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology (P.S.).What is the least we need to achieve the most? With this question in mind, MIT graduate Eric Brende flipped the switch on technology. He and his wife, Mary, ditched their car, electric stove, refrigerator, running water, and everything else motorized or "hooked to the grid," and spent eighteen months living in a remote community so primitive in its technology that even the Amish consider it antiquated.
Better Off is the story of their real-life experiment to see whether our cell phones, wide-screen TVs, and SUVs have made life easier -- or whether life would be preferable without them. This smart, funny, and enlightening book mingles scientific analysis with the human story to demonstrate how a world free of technological excess can shrink stress -- and waistlines -- and expand happiness, health, and leisure.
Food Storage Recipe - Pinto Bean pie
NEED:
2 eggs - well beaten
1 cups of sugar
1 cup of cooked and mashed Pinto beans
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup of shredded coconut
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
Mix all of the ingredients together very well and pour into a pie dish that has a pie crust in it. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
When it cools serve it with whip cream.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Update on decluttering!
3 bedrooms and i actually got the huge pile down to this! Feel so much better! Went from a truckload to a car load! This is going to make it so much easier to get off-grid and move into camper for the time it takes to build something.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Sewing to Save While Times Are Tough
No matter which country, state, or city you live in, many may be
experiencing hard economic times. Experts report that things are
expected to get worse before they get better. With many struggling to
put food on the family tables or clothes on their backs, they are
putting more thought into how they can still enjoy their hobbies without
spending their life savings. If sewing or crafting is your hobby and
you find that fabric and notions are quite expensive, here are a few
tips and pointers that will ease the burden on the pocketbook.
1. Recycle. Before throwing out clothes that are too small, showing signs of wear, or aren't the latest style, think about how you can repurpose the item. Zippers, buttons, and elastic can all be used again and may be just the perfect match for future endeavors.
2. Use up what you have. Most people who sew have accumulated fabrics over time through bargains, coupons, or the fabric that you just couldn't live without. Dig through your stash and revive those fabrics, patterns, and pattern books that have been accumulating dust and use this opportunity to be creative.
3. Take advantage of bargains and coupons from sewing centers and websites to purchase patterns and designs that you have been eyeing for months. Check the clearance corners for phenomenal deals on fabrics and other items. Thrift stores, garage sales and exchanging with friends can turn up fabulous sewing finds. However, thread is something that you will want to pass on at garage sales or thrift stores, as thread weakens over time and will not produce quality stitches.
4. Freebies. Free items are always the best! The internet is a treasure trove of free patterns and tutorials. You just need to be willing to hunt and search for them. Pinterest is the latest and greatest site to find ideas, patterns, tutorials and numerous other visions.
5. Used sewing machines are a great way to get started. You don't need a machine that costs more than your car until you see if you enjoy the hobby and are creative and capable to follow-through and finish projects. You may lose interest which also means your investment is lost. The more simple the machine, the less to break or go wrong. And simple machines can last for many years.
6. Do your own alterations. Simple alterations can make ready-to-wear clothing fit much better by adding simple darts and seams to blouses, dresses, and pants. Hemming pants or making simple dresses can be very beneficial to a budget. Introducing the craft of sewing at a young age can also be advantageous because there is less intimidation of a sewing machine and a sense of accomplishment when your project is complete boosts self-esteem.
7. Be resourceful. Thrift stores are phenomenal sources for fabric. For instance, menswear has become a huge trend in home décor items. Items such as a plain or pinstripe men's shirts can be made into a cute throw pillow or a white canvas crafted into a couch slipcover. Buttons and zippers can be removed from old clothing to save on the cost of sewing notions. Bed sheets can be used for pattern making, and oftentimes garage sales have bags of fabric and other items for a few dollars.
8. Enroll in sewing classes, tutorials, or teach yourself. Many sewing centers offer classes for all levels and often give discounted rates with the purchase of a sewing machine. It is important, however, to remember that there are many free online sewing tutorials to view. Once you learn the basics, you may be able to teach yourself.
9. Buy basic and embellish. Buy a simple shirt at your discount store and embellish to fit with the times. Beads, buttons, and ribbons can do wonders in making something look flashy, classy and up-to-date.
10. Sew your basic needs. We all need a few basic accessories such as scarves, hats, towels, blankets, and mittens. If you find discounted fabric, you can make a blanket in 15 minutes or less and, if the fabric is durable and of good quality, it will last for many years. Make up some items to give as gifts or re-engineer some older stained shirts or jeans into a t-shirt or blue jean quilt and gift it as something they will treasure and use for many years to come.
So, instead of always stepping out
for retail therapy, try a creative, crafty therapy instead. Create your
own clothes or household items. Buy from thrift stores and make an old
drab shirt come to life again, or snip and stitch for an afternoon and
make up some Christmas gifts for your sister-in-law, mother, husband, or
kids.
It's a tough world out there and a penny saved is a penny earned. As an alternative to spending your afternoon shopping at the Gap for the perfect color of a t-shirt, reclaim your fabrics, fashion-forward and embellish your garments for the latest retro fit and design. You'll be glad you did and you'll save money while you energize yourself with some creative juices. Who can argue with that?
1. Recycle. Before throwing out clothes that are too small, showing signs of wear, or aren't the latest style, think about how you can repurpose the item. Zippers, buttons, and elastic can all be used again and may be just the perfect match for future endeavors.
2. Use up what you have. Most people who sew have accumulated fabrics over time through bargains, coupons, or the fabric that you just couldn't live without. Dig through your stash and revive those fabrics, patterns, and pattern books that have been accumulating dust and use this opportunity to be creative.
3. Take advantage of bargains and coupons from sewing centers and websites to purchase patterns and designs that you have been eyeing for months. Check the clearance corners for phenomenal deals on fabrics and other items. Thrift stores, garage sales and exchanging with friends can turn up fabulous sewing finds. However, thread is something that you will want to pass on at garage sales or thrift stores, as thread weakens over time and will not produce quality stitches.
4. Freebies. Free items are always the best! The internet is a treasure trove of free patterns and tutorials. You just need to be willing to hunt and search for them. Pinterest is the latest and greatest site to find ideas, patterns, tutorials and numerous other visions.
5. Used sewing machines are a great way to get started. You don't need a machine that costs more than your car until you see if you enjoy the hobby and are creative and capable to follow-through and finish projects. You may lose interest which also means your investment is lost. The more simple the machine, the less to break or go wrong. And simple machines can last for many years.
6. Do your own alterations. Simple alterations can make ready-to-wear clothing fit much better by adding simple darts and seams to blouses, dresses, and pants. Hemming pants or making simple dresses can be very beneficial to a budget. Introducing the craft of sewing at a young age can also be advantageous because there is less intimidation of a sewing machine and a sense of accomplishment when your project is complete boosts self-esteem.
7. Be resourceful. Thrift stores are phenomenal sources for fabric. For instance, menswear has become a huge trend in home décor items. Items such as a plain or pinstripe men's shirts can be made into a cute throw pillow or a white canvas crafted into a couch slipcover. Buttons and zippers can be removed from old clothing to save on the cost of sewing notions. Bed sheets can be used for pattern making, and oftentimes garage sales have bags of fabric and other items for a few dollars.
8. Enroll in sewing classes, tutorials, or teach yourself. Many sewing centers offer classes for all levels and often give discounted rates with the purchase of a sewing machine. It is important, however, to remember that there are many free online sewing tutorials to view. Once you learn the basics, you may be able to teach yourself.
9. Buy basic and embellish. Buy a simple shirt at your discount store and embellish to fit with the times. Beads, buttons, and ribbons can do wonders in making something look flashy, classy and up-to-date.
10. Sew your basic needs. We all need a few basic accessories such as scarves, hats, towels, blankets, and mittens. If you find discounted fabric, you can make a blanket in 15 minutes or less and, if the fabric is durable and of good quality, it will last for many years. Make up some items to give as gifts or re-engineer some older stained shirts or jeans into a t-shirt or blue jean quilt and gift it as something they will treasure and use for many years to come.
So, instead of always stepping out
for retail therapy, try a creative, crafty therapy instead. Create your
own clothes or household items. Buy from thrift stores and make an old
drab shirt come to life again, or snip and stitch for an afternoon and
make up some Christmas gifts for your sister-in-law, mother, husband, or
kids.It's a tough world out there and a penny saved is a penny earned. As an alternative to spending your afternoon shopping at the Gap for the perfect color of a t-shirt, reclaim your fabrics, fashion-forward and embellish your garments for the latest retro fit and design. You'll be glad you did and you'll save money while you energize yourself with some creative juices. Who can argue with that?
FabricFast.com is an online fabric store featuring collections of quilting fabric, flannel fabric, specialty fabric, notions and batting.
Сamping recipes: 2 in 1 Outdoor Kitchen Recipes that will make you cook like a PRO Box Set: Camping Essentials Cookbook + Outdoor Cooking Essentials
When you are off-grid, or camping, or planning on how you will cook after SHTF, you have to have a good book that has camping recipes and how to cook with no power. You have to get Сamping recipes: 2 in 1 Outdoor Kitchen Recipes that will make you cook like a PRO Box Set: Camping Essentials Cookbook + Outdoor Cooking Essentials (DH kitchen 101) now while it is FREE for the kindle.We have taken special care in choosing camping recipes that are easy to pack for and simple to make on any campfire. We hope you enjoy the delicious flavors of the great outdoors!
You should not miss out on fresh cooked camp food recipes. These easy 50 campfire cooking recipes are sure to tickle your taste buds and have you jumping for joy on your next camping trip.
Explore the amazing world of camp food and discover the deliciousness hidden within the easy campfire recipes.
- 50 camping essentials recipes
- Each of the recipes have easy to follow steps allowing anyone to make them in no time at all
- Bring some awesomeness to your camping kitchen
Tried, Tested and SO GOOD!
These recipes have all been tried out by us and we LOVE each and every one of them.
So what are you waiting for?! Get to it and satisfy your camping foods cravings!
Scroll Up, Buy Now & Start Outdoor Cooking. You're Gonna Absolutely Love These Camping Food Ideas
This book is great for you:
- If you love camping activities but don't know where to get started with campfire cooking
- If you have never heard about easy camp food but want to learn more
- If you’re campfire cooking Veteran who just want to add more delicious recipes to their arsenal
So Next Time You Have a Party or a Get Together...
Be sure to grab one of my favorite Outdoor Kitchen recipes, blow the minds of your guests and keep them coming for more.
Some of the recipes that you'll find in this book are:
- By the Fire Apples
- Flip Out Trail Sandwiches
- Gorgonzola Basil Burger
- Camping Feral Potatoes
- S’more Apples
- Viking Eggs on the Grill
- Bingo Bango Grilled Sausages with Potatoes and Green Beans
- Cowboy Bluez Casserole
- Sweet, Hot and Spicy Jerky
- Alabama Fire Crackers
And these are just a few that are included in this fantastic outdoor kitchen recipes book set.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Homemade Carpet Deodorizer
This is something that every household with kids and pets should use. It is natural and safe. Not any crazy unpronounceable chemicals!NEED:
10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil
10 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
16 ounces of baking soda.
Mix all of the essential oils into the baking soda thoroughly. The lemon essential oil could stain your light colored carpets if you do not mix them together completely.
Sprinkle it on the carpet and let it set for about 20 minutes and then vacuum.
Store in a container and use whenever.
Have A Sore Throat? Have A Hot Toddy.
I have been suffering with a cough and sore throat for a week now and it is worse at night. This is what I made the other night so that I could sleep. It worked.NEED:
1 1/4 cup of orange juice
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of honey
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 shot of rum
Mix the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan and bring it ALMOST to a boil. Just let it get hot.
Turn off the heat and add the rum.
Pour into a large mug and drink it while it is still hot.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Coconut Oil Uses
The anti-properties of organic coconut oil are many: anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial. It's amazing that something found in nature can be so good for so much. This tropical oil has many uses, which is what I will go over in this article.It can be consumed in the daily diet or used as an all natural beauty product for the skin and hair. I, personally, use it both ways mainly because I love the way I feel and look. I will go over how organic coconut oil can be used for personal care, oral health, for babies, general health and wellness, and applied externally to the skin.
For personal use, or as an effective beauty product, organic coconut oil can be used effectively as an eye cream for bags, wrinkles, and puffy eyes, as a head to toe moisturizer, as a preparation for the skin before and after shaving, as an effective deodorant, and hair conditioner.
I use it to moisturize my whole body after my morning shower. Occasionally, I will massage into my ends and leave in for 20 minutes before washing out. This protects my hair against split ends and just keeps it looking healthy. It really works great as an all day effective deodorant by adding some to baking soda and applying under the armpits.
I am going to brag about how great organic coconut oil is for oral health. I put a little on my toothbrush with some regular toothpaste every night when I brush my teeth and in the morning. My last dental appointment showed I had three cavities. Well, after having them taken cared of, my next dental visit six months later and after six months of brushing with organic coconut oil... no cavities. It really works.
Some other uses for personal care include: lip moisturizer, massage oil, make-up remover, all natural and safe personal lubricant, and body scrub when mixed with sugar and massaged into the skin, then rinsed off. It will also form a protective layer over cuts and scrapes while speeding up the healing process. Also excellent to stop the itching and burning associated with bug bites.
For mom and baby, it can be used as an effective nipple cream to help heal and nourish dry, sore, and cracked nipples due to breastfeeding. Mom can apply to baby's bum to treat diaper rash. If the baby has cradle cap, applying it daily will help nourish the scalp and eliminate it. Breastfeeding moms can consume 3 1/2 tablespoons per day to enrich the milk supply.
Did I mention that it can be used to treat different skin conditions when applied externally and when taken internally. These include psoriasis, dermatitis, and eczema. For general health and wellness, it will help the body to absorb minerals and vitamins, stimulate the metabolism, and help with digestive problems including irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's Disease.
The medium chain fatty acids in the coconut oil make it responsible for increasing the metabolism, giving you lots of energy, improve thyroid function, help the body to reduce fat, increase muscle, and assist with weight loss and controlling cravings. It will also help to level the blood sugar.
When taken internally, some more uses for coconut oil include: hot flashes, hemorrhoids, kills head lice, thrush, HIV, gallbladder pain, mononucleosis, painful menstruation, kills parasites, candida, autism, high cholesterol, chronic fatigue, circulation, depression, and give you a stronger immune system.
When applied topically, organic coconut oil helps with athlete's foot, canker sores, herpes, genital warts, acne, and sore muscles. Wow!! Don't worry, it's easy to include it into your daily diet. Simply use it in place of butter and oil used for cooking, sauteing, baking, and in all recipes. I add to my coffee, tea, or fruit smoothie.
You can even feed to your pets, cats and dogs. It is just as healthy for them as it for you. It can be added to their water or food bowls every day. Who knew organic coconut oil can be good so many things and have so many uses. It's something that can be easily found in any organic health food store or online. When are you getting yours?
Hi, my name is Melissa. I enjoy writing about the benefits of organic coconut oil mainly because there are so many. I started using coconut oil six months ago and I have come to love it. I use it everyday internally and externally. I really don't have any major health issues but it's good to know that my daily use of coconut oil may be protecting me and strengthening my immune system. To learn all the many benefits of organic coconut oil, please visit my website: [http://coconutoilbenefits4u.com/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil/]
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