Tag Archives: essential oils

Elderberry and Ningxia berry syrup for winter daily sipping

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Barefootchiro

Elderberry syrup has been used forever during the winter months to keep health robust in families who prefer nature over chemicals. It is so easy to make that even the novice cook can whip up a batch in no time … Continue reading →

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Lactation Cookies

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Barefootchiro

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Some of my favorite experiences in my office is involved with caring for families, mamas and babies. In my opinion the transition from pregnancy to new motherhood is one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. New mamas need … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Ningxia electrolyte fruit roll up

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Barefootchiro

We pick strawberries every spring. It’s one of my favorite things to do with my girls. We often end up freezing many of them and and enjoy them throughout the year. Yesterday I was feeling very adventurous in the kitchen. … Continue reading →

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Backup plan thoughts

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Barefootchiro

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I remember having this conversation over the past ten years or so with every one of my friends…. with strangers… with anyone who would listen…. It went sort of like this…. Me: “Do you have a backup plan?…. I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Rose water body and hair spray

Posted on June 13, 2021 by Barefootchiro

This is my absolute favorite recipe that my kids and I use daily in the car, bathroom, on the go and on planes. You can easily modify the size of the bottle and the amount of oil used. Enjoy. Love, … Continue reading →

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Golden Milk honey bomb

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Barefootchiro

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Today I was inspired to make a Golden Milk honey bomb. When I read the package of a powdered Golden Milk mix I noticed that most of the ingredients were oils that I had on my kitchen shelf at home. … Continue reading →

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Turkey time

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Barefootchiro

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Mmmmkay…. Let’s talk turkey. I have made it a point to source our annual turkey from organic, humanely raised and incredible local sources for a very long time. Because let’s face it, if you are eating animals and bringing their … Continue reading →

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Blue Tansy and Argan hair oil DIY

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Barefootchiro

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This is an absolutely luxurious hair oil. It is so easy to make it yourself. And if you have ever priced hair oils on the market, you will know that the price point for a hair oil of this caliber … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Stuffing…. the stuff of dreams

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Barefootchiro

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I went gluten free about 15 years ago. It was not because I’m celiac, it was because I kept on having the thought come to me that I should, so I listened. I did notice that my energy was lower … Continue reading →

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Homemade lemonade with a little something extra

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Barefootchiro

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I’ve been kind of obsessed with making my Ningxia Palmers ever since the beginning of summer this year. I probably drink at least two a day. But to make them I have just been buying organic lemonade at the store … Continue reading →

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