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Back home and back to morning beach walk.
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#family #familytime #beachwalk #missionbeach
Cheers to a HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON & a warm cup of Fire Cider 🔥
Our family loves a good brew of fire cider, especially these days when prioritizing health is a MUST!
Fire Cider is a slightly spicy, tasty remedy effective in helping relieve sinus congestion, ward off colds and flus, aid digestion, increase circulation and boost the immune system.
Taken daily in one large shot of 1.5 ounces, it can support the immune system.
If you're not used to the strong flavor, you may want to dilute it with water. This liquid can be used for cooking, also.
I personally like to take a shot each day as well as use it in soups, marinades and chili, and as a base in dressings.
The main ingredients in fire cider and its benefits are listed/
Ginger—contains antiviral properties
🧅Onion—anti-inflammatory
🧄Garlic—antiviral and antimicrobial properties
Jalapeño pepper—supports circulation and contains antioxidants
Turmeric—contains potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
🍎Apple cider—contains various healthful properties, including antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.
🌱Rosemary—rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
Comment and let me know if you have made your own batch of fire cider!
Let me know what you think!!!
#immunesupport #antiviral #firecider #zerowasteimmunity #zerowasteliving #zerowasteholidays #zerowastemama #immunityboost #zerowasterecipe
It’s fun to think that yesterday I was walking in snow and today I’m gardening. Love being back in my garden, my kitchen and with my family.
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#gardening #gardeninglife #gardeninglove #urbanhomestead #growingfood #growtoeat #growingfoodinmygarden #growingfoodinthecity #backyardhomestead #backyardgarden #sustainableliving #organicgardening
Leaving Sweden with a heavy heart but so excited to see my boys and the fur babies. I looking forward to lots of cuddles and kisses.
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#sweden #snow #christmasdecorations #goodbye #hello
Last day and we end with an amazing vegan lunch at @hermans_givepeasachance with an beautiful winter wonderland view.
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#hermansrestaurang #veganrestaurant #veganfood #veganfoodshare #whatveganseat #oldtownstockholm #winterwonderland #stockholmsweden #sweden #winterinstockholm #winter
Can I tell you all how great it’s been to not been driving a car for the past two weeks? I absolutely hate that we have no choice but own and drive a car in San Diego.
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#publictransportation #travelingbytrain #carfreeliving #publictransportationrocks #sustainablettavel #subway #stockholmsubway
Trash Talk Tuesday. We’re sharing Christmas room spray and chai tea made with essential oils. If you’re interested in one of @sustainabilitylovingmom essential oil class feel free to message her.
Christmas room spray
* 20 drops orange
* 20 drops cinnamon
* 10 drops clove
Add to a 4 oz glass spray bottle and fill up rest with water
Shake before using
Chia tea
* 6 Cups Almond Milk or Oatmilk
* 5-6 Tbs Sweetener, I use maple syrup
* 1 Drop Cinnamon Essential Oil
* 1 Drop Cardamom
* 1 Drop Clove Essential Oil
* 1 Drop Spark Naturals Ginger Essential Oil
Warm milk and remove from stove. Add essentials oils and sweetener, stir and enjoy 😊
Last days here in stockholm and I will miss all the Christmas plants and decorations outside the the flower stores.
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#christmasplants #christmasdecorations #oldtownstockholm #stockholm #stockholmsweden #sweden #traveling
Teaching the kids how to repair holes in clothes and socks and to fix loose buttons has been one of best money saving skills as well a life skill I think everyone should have.
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#repair #repairclothes #mendingclothes #mending #repairinsteadofreplace #fixingholesinclothes #zerowasteclothes #zerowastemama #zerowastelifestyle
Thankfully, the kitchen is, by far, one of the easiest places to make significant waste-reducing changes because swaps are simple, and there are many options available on the market.
On my web site I share what my favorite zero waste kitchen essentials are and you find the link in my profile.
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#zerowastekitchen #zerowastekitchenessentials #zerowasteswaps #zerowasteliving #zerowastetips #zerowastwhome #wastefreeliving #wastefreelife #sustainableliving
Lots of unpackaged sourdough bread in the grocery store. The smell when you walk by is amazing.
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#sourdoughbread #levainbread #levain #plasticfree #plasticfreebread #packagefree #zerowastefood #zerowasteshopping #zerowasteliving #zerowastelife #wastefreeshopping #wastefreeliving
It’s a fact that food and drinks taste better outdoors
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#fika #swedishfika🇸🇪 #hotdrinkseason #foodoutdoors #foodinnature #fikatime #spendingtimeoutdoors #teaonthego