seasnax

when we were younger, my mom would always buy nori (from japan) and crisp it over the gas stove. we ate it as snacks and loved it. i recently stumbled upon seasnax at whole foods. what is it? seaweed. confused? if you click on the link you'll get all your answers there. 

seriously... they are addicting. go try them! now!

i grew up healthy and "normal" without vaccinations.

as my brother, eruch, said "i am grateful to have never been vaccinated."

outfuckingrageous.

bar soap into liquid soap

so i stumbled across how to turn bar soap into liquid soap and gave it a try. i can't say for sure yet if this recipe is long term legit or not, but so far so good.

all you need is vegetable gylcerin(from whole foods), 8 oz's of bar soap(i used two different bars) and a gallon of purified water. 

 

grate the 2 bars of soap 

pour the shavings into a gallon of water in a pot that's on medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of gylcerin. 

stir until all the soap is melted and then turn the heat off and cover the pot for 12-24 hours. 

i woke up the next day(12 hrs later), stirred the soap and about an hour later it turned hard enough to mix with an electric mixer.

the consistency is really strange... like snot. and i had to use this measuring cup that had a spout to transfer the soap from the pot to the containers. 

it refilled two of my soap dispensers, a mason jar for christalyn, and most of the gallon jug. i added some vitamin e oil to the soap at the end because apparently it is a preservative. a few other ideas i read off the website was to add coconut oil as a moisturizer or any essential oils you are partial to. it ends up being a pretty big saving, but i mostly did this just to see if i could.... it was crazy easy and kind of exciting to see the results. :) 

52 uses for coconut oil

52 Uses for Coconut Oil

1. Eat a spoonful when you need an energy boost.
2. Use it as the base for a homemade body scrub.
3. Use to condition your wooden cutting boards.
4. Use as a super conditioner on your hair (apply to dry hair, leave in as long as possible and then shampoo as normal).
5. Use as a styling agent if you have really dry hair. Just rub a tiny bit on your palms and apply to your hair and style as normal.
6. Keep a little container in your purse for lip moisturizer.
7. Add a spoonful to your dog or cat’s food. CO is great for our furry friends!
8. Replace nasty, unhealthy vegetable oils in your cooking and baking with CO.
9. Make healthy Magic Shell ice cream topping.
10. Use it for oil pulling (learn about oil pulling here).
11. Use a tiny dab on your underarms for a natural deodorant.
12. Use coconut oil instead of shaving cream.
13. Add to your bath tub for a moisturizing soak (a drop of peppermint oil is wonderful!).
14. Use as a makeup remover.
15. Use it to help sooth chicken pox, shingles, or other rashes or skin irritations.
16. Use it to treat athlete’s food, ringworm, or other fungal or yeast infections.
17. Take a spoonful with your vitamins to help improve absorption.
18. Spread a thin layer on cuts or burns to speed up healing.
19. Take up to 5 spoonfuls per day for improved thyroid function.
20. Add a spoonful to your smoothies for extra nutrition and flavor (here, here, andhere).
21. Use on the delicate tissue around your eyes to help prevent wrinkles and sagging.
22. Use as the base for homemade toothpaste or lotion.
23. Use in place of massage oil.
24. Use on your baby’s diaper rash or cradle cap.
25. Use to help reduce visibility of stretch marks or to prevent stretch marks.
26. For nursing mothers, use coconut oil on your nipples to prevent cracking and irritation.
27. For nursing mothers, consuming coconut oil will help increase your milk flow.
28. Apply to bee stings or bug bites to soothe and heal the wound.
29. Women can use in the nether regions to relieve yeast infections, dryness, and/or discomfort.
30. Eat a spoonful with each meal to improve digestion.
31. If you’re prone to nosebleeds, coat the inside of your nostrils with coconut oil regularly.
32. Helps soothe and heal hemorrhoids.
33. Take to helps reduce or eliminate migraines.
34. Use as the base for homemade vapor rub.
35. Mixed with peppermint, lemon balm, rosemary, or tea tree oil makes an excellent insect repellant.
36. Mix with baking soda for a non-toxic “Goo Gone”.
37. Use to help detox the body during a cleanse or fast.
38. Use as a metal polish, but always test a small area first.
39. Use as a leather moisturizer.
40. Season your cast iron pans.
41. Use to oil your pans and baking dishes instead of pan spray.
42. Got gum stuck in your hair? Try using coconut oil to remove without cutting your hair.
43. Use instead of WD-40.
44. Use as a personal lubricant (not safe with latex).
45. Take a spoonful to help with heartburn, acid reflux, or indigestion.
46. Use as a natural sunscreen.
47. Mix with a tiny bit of fresh lemon juice and use as a furniture polish (always test a small area first!).
48. Mix with butter and toss your popcorn in it.
49. Use on cracked or rough heals to help smooth them out.
50. Massage into your nails and cuticles to help strengthen them.
51. Use as the base for homemade chocolate candy (like peanut butter cups).
52. Take a couple spoonfuls every day to help overall immune function.

i've done all the ones that i've bolded above. there are sooooo many great things about coconut oil. i suggest taking this list to heart. :) oh and a great thing to get is the coconut oil spray at whole  foods, too(for spraying your cast iron pans or on the grill).

(article found here)

lately in pictures.

bacon.

organic healthy cinnamon toast crunch. 

new coral sandals. 

plant shopping

got a cast iron skillet and bamboo cooking utensils

replanted aloe. 

went crazy.

got my car washed at main street in boynton where you can spray soap on cars

watched my dad get acupuncture and then got it myself the following day. 

iam made christalyn and i a delicious salad.

i kind of like brooklyn water bagels too much. 

watched the girl with the dragon tattoo.... kinda insane. now matt wants to read the trilogy. i may as well. we shall see...

sleeping twins.

farmers market on saturday for sunflowers, kiwi limeade pop from feverish, fish dip, and spicy pickles. 

a storm blew through on sunday wiping out our display of plants on an old shutter. 

sunday brunch at patio delray with danny and sierra. 

ugh, we got deep fried stuffed french toast for the table... a bite was enough. 

watched jackie in her derby bout on sunday evening. 

shuffle in the car makes driving easier...

fajitas?

yoga at home

(www.yogatoday.com)

(thanks helen) 

the salt suite

i kept hearing about the salt suite through word of mouth and figured i'd check out the website and see about it for myself. the first session is free and so of course as soon as i knew that i called and made an appointment for matt and i to go. it's typically $45 for 45 minutes.

i told christalyn about it and she also decided to go with us. (BY THE WAY.... i'm going to be an aunt! i'm ecstatic. christalyn and iam are pregnant and due in august! figured i'd finally break the news out. can't wait to hang out with a baaaaabbbbyyyy.)

so anyhow, on friday we headed over for the last spot at 5:30. the 3 of us shared the salt suite with one other guy( who comes 3x a week.)there are 7 chairs inside. the owner came in the room and explained the deal to us. they shipped over 24,000 lbs of salt from the dead sea to create the salt room. the walls are covered and so are the floors. it felt like sand. very very dry sand. they make sure to keep the room as dry as possible and say it's more sanitary than a hospital.  you have to wear socks and you can sit or lay in your comfy chair for 45 minutes reading, relaxing, or napping.

halotherapy helps you breathe better and it can help with ailments such as; asthma, bronchitis, cold/flu, cough, allergies, sinusitis and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

i felt extremely relaxed during our session. the lights were dimmed, music was playing, and i just read and practiced some breathing exercises through my nose(holding one nostril closed while inhaling through the open nostril 6 times and vice versa)

they also have a kids salt room which is super cute, yoga classes that also have dry salt air blowing throughout the room, and they hold workshops often.



















i definitely recommend checking it out, especially if you have any conditions you want help with. there's not much to be skeptic about :) considering the first time is free and all....