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Organic Red Grape Facial Mask

While enjoying the abundance of red grapes, take a few and make this easy refreshing mask. Red grapes and greek yogurt contain alpha hydroxy acids. For this reason they are great for a facial mask. The alpha hydroxy acids gently exfoliate the skin and increase blood flow which helps to minimize fine lines. These acids…

Amazing Fall Vegetables

Pumpkin, squash and sweet potatoes are not only comforting and delicious to eat but have some amazing health benefits. According to researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia any vegetable high in beta-carotene can activate 443 genes which are able to turn precancerous cells in the breast back to healthy cells. Beta -carotene is the…

Happy Fall!

Fall brings a magical time…crisp and full of raw emotions Mixed with a soothing scent of wood fire and apples Warming our souls Breathe deeply Feel the Beauty Sparks of life Ready for a Winters rest Promising another lively visit -HB

Green Tea Mud Mask

Using a clay mask on a regular basis results in very noticeable improvements in skin tone, texture and appearance. Who doesn’t want to have more youthful smoother skin with smaller pores and less acne/blackheads? Most commercial clay masks contain parabens. Parabens (methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben) are synthetic preservatives that are put in skin care…

Make a New Friend

”There is no possession more valuable than a good friend.“ -Socrates No man or woman can be considered poor if they have a friend. Friends bring light into our lives and greatly reduce stress. A well balanced life includes friends who will enrich our life experience. Each individual has something special and wonderful to offer.…

The Many Benefits Of Ginger

Ginger is healthy and delicious as ginger tea. I previously mentioned that ginger is a good immune booster. Ginger is also great for bringing down a fever* and breaking up congestion. Ginger tea will sooth a sore throat. Taking ginger also quells nausea quickly. *Remember that a fever is usually beneficial. It kills cold and…

Bourbon Soaked Apple Cake

Autumn is apple picking season, and what better way to celebrate this wonderful time of year than with an Apple cake.  This cake, made with organic ingredients, and soaked with Bourbon or apple cider is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  To make this delicious cake more festive serve it with real homemade whipped cream. …

Organic Vegetable Soup

The cold winter weather is upon us again and what better way to keep warm than by having a delicious hot soup. This is a hearty and healthy soup, made with organic ingredients making the soup delicious and very filling.  A member of my family, Linda Brophy, made this for a family visit and shared…

The Many Benefits of Yoga

I started doing yoga as a way to help me cope with the passing of my father and to manage daily stress.  Now almost ten years later, yoga has changed my body, my way of thinking, and my life. The benefits of yoga are almost immediate. After 20 minutes of practicing yoga your focus improves,…