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Pancake and Sausage Muffins

Hey, I like pancakes and sausage, why not make them together in an easy and convenient muffin??? You can eat this just as they are, or like I did with real maple syrup.  I found this recipe here.

    Pancake and Sausage Muffins

  • 2 c whole wheat flour (I used soft white wheat)
  • 1 t baking powder
  • 1/2 t sea salt
  • 1 1/2 c milk or buttermilk (I use raw dairy or almond milk)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c melted butter
  • 1/2 lb cooked sausage

Mix dry ingredients first, then add milk, eggs and butter, stir in the sausage last.  Pour into buttered muffin tins.  Makes about 18 muffins.  Bake at 350º for 15-20 min.


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Honey Sugar Scrub

Honey Sugar Scrub

  • 2 c sugar (I use raw cane)
  • 20-30 drops essential oil (don’t use photosensitive oil if going in the sun after using)
  • 1.5-2 T vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 t  Vitamin E Oil
  • 1/2 c honey
  • 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil (I use organic)

Combine all ingredients, store in a lidded container in bathroom, or better yet right in the shower where you can reach lol.

 

Purchase pre-made HERE


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Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub

Sometimes you just want that scrubbed clean, soothing feeling of a good ‘ole body scrub.  Well have no fear, I will tell you how to make your own.

     Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub

  • 1 c sugar (I used Raw Cane Sugar)
  • 1/2 c coconut oil
  • 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 t Vitamin E oil
  • 15 drops Lavender essential oil

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Stores for 2+ months right on your countertop.  Mmmm Mmmm smelling it now is making me want to go jump in the tub!

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After using my mixture, I decided I really wanted to change the consistency.  I added 3T of baking soda, and am liking it much better :


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Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce

  • 1 1/2 c ketchup (I now make my own)
  • 1/2  c honey
  • 1 T minced onion
  • 2 t garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 t liquid smoke
  • 1/2 t chili powder
  • 1/2 t black pepper
  • 1/4 t turmeric

Mix ingredients together in a sauce pan and simmer on low heat for a few minutes to incorporate flavors.  Enjoy.

 

Purchase pre-made HERE


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Homemade All Natural Ketchup

This is so easy, why in the world have I been buying the expensive organic ketchups when I could just make it?  yeah, I don’t know either.

 

     Ketchup

  • 24 oz Tomato Paste (I used Kirkland, organic)
  • 1 c Honey (I used raw, filtered)
  • 2 c White Vinegar
  • 1 c Water
  • 1 T + 1 t Evaporated Cane Juice (organic, sugar)
  • 1 T sea salt
  • 1 t onion powder
  • 1/2 t garlic powder

Combine all ingredients in a kettle on the stove, heat on low and whisk until it starts to bubble.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 min.  Remove from heat and let cool.  Chill before serving, store in sealed container in the refrigerator.

Purchase Pre-made HERE


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Poo-Free “Shampoo/Conditioner” (Homemade)

Yes, I have made the plunge into trying to make my own body care products and household cleaners.  I was a little skeptical of some of the recipes wondering how they could possibly work, after all I love my Herbal Essences Shampoos and Conditioners and the thought of giving those up was sad.  BUT after 2 weeks now of using my new “shampoo” and “conditioner” that I made tweaking the recipe I found here, my hair is softer and easier to manage! I love it! So, I thought I would share.  Keep in mind, it is okay to think I’m crazy because well, I thought this was crazy too, but I tried it anyway, I guess because I’m crazy like that. 🙂

SHAMPOO MIX:

• 4 TBS Baking Soda

• 32 oz Water

• 5 drops of Essential Oil (I used lavender)

CONDITIONER MIX:

• 4 TBS Apple Cider Vinegar

• 32 oz Water

• 5-10 drops of Essential Oil (I used lavender)

I put these each in a large spray bottle and I just thoroughly spray in the “shampoo” until my hair is saturated then wash my hair and rinse.  Repeat with the “conditioner”