I think by now my readers know me well enough to know that I use a lot of non traditional ingredients in my cooking.  I first discovered coconut flour when I did the HCG diet last year and lost 40 pounds. It is great for replacing flour in dessert recipes and was a legal item during the third phase of the diet. I kept the habit of using it whenever possible because it is better for you than traditional white flour and tastes better than wheat flour, plus if you have a Gluten intolerance you can have coconut. Normally I just go buy coconut flour in the store but it comes in…

I have been a fan of coconut oil for almost a year now. I first discovered it as a hair product and did not know you could eat it. Like most people, coconut oil was never introduced in my family growing up.  I was so excited when I found out that coconut oil was actually a healthier oil, so I stocked up and became brand loyal to an unspecified brand . Then I discovered Tropical Traditions and fell in love. Before you run out the door to purchase some coconut oil there are a couple things to keep in mind. There are different types of coconut oil and you should know which one you need…

They Stood Alone!: 25 Men and Women Who Made a Differenceis a wonderful tale of 25 men and women who refused to conform to societal expectations and cultural beliefs of their time. These people stepped up to the plate and made our world a better place while risking their very lives in doing so. The book covers many people that are widely known such as Christopher Columbus, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Margaret Mead, Isaac Newton and many more that are featured in the book. The book features a different perspective with how the world is seen through the eyes of some of the most famous people ever studied and written…

Living with 2 children in a home with beige carpet should not be done, ever. It is a miracle we have made it 8 months already with minimal carpet stains.  Luckily I received a bottle of Perky Spotter Plus right before some nice sized food stains appeared on the carpet near the kitchen entry way. I must say I was amazed at how well this product worked on the stains, which you can view below. Not only did it lift the stain completely but it left the original carpet’s color intact. I have found that other products left the carpet lighter in the areas that the cleaner had contact so…