Blueberry Chia Jam

 

Just made a super easy and extremely tasty jam!!

Add 3 cups fresh blueberries to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Add 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup and using a fork or masher, mash up about half of the blueberries and cook 5 more minutes. (I believe I mashed mine too much. 🙊)

Then, whisk in 3 Tablespoons chia seeds. Taste and adjust sweetener if needed. The chia seeds will thicken the jam after time.

Allow to cool and enjoy! 🍯🍞🍇🍓

You know all the ingredients and it's all natural! Add to toast, smoothies, or yogurt!

Recipe from: https://www.savorylotus.com/easy-3-ingredient-blueberry-chia-jam/

Chapstick in a Jar

Since 7th grade, I have been a Blistex junkie.  I couldn't go ANYWHERE without it in my pocket.  My jeans even were faded from where I had it.  It was bad.  Needless to say, there have been studies done that prove addictive chemicals are added into chapstick to made it so addictive. 

Once I delved into the Holistic world, this was the first thing I wanted to make.  I got onto Pinterest and found some recipes.  They were ok, but not fabulous.  Then, my sister gave me some and it was FABULOUS! And it's only 3 ingredients!

To make, you will first need to get some empty chapstick containers.  I got mine on Amazon and they were cheap and nice.  You will also need 1/4 cup coconut oil, 1 Tablespoon and 1 teaspoon beeswax, your choice of essential oil, a large Mason jar, aluminum foil, a pot, and water.

Aluminum foil for Chapstick!?  Let me explain.....

When I first made chapstick, I'd spill most of it pouring it out of my large glass bowl used for my double boiler.  Then, I found a magical way to make chapstick.

Take some aluminum foil and fold into long pieces.  Add to the bottom of a pot and add a few inches of water.  Place your large Mason jar on the aluminum foil and bring the water to a boil.  Add the coconut oil and beeswax inside the Mason jar.  The aluminum foil acts as a barrier so the oil and wax does not burn.  Once the water is heated, it will melt the oil and beeswax. 

Once melted, remove from the pot and add 20 drops of your favorite Essential Oil.  I have used Peppermint and just recently used Eucalyptus and I love them both!  After the Essential Oils have been added, stir and then pour directly into the empty chapstick container. 

After cooled, add caps and enjoy! Makes about 13 tubes!

NiNgXiA rEd

Oh NingXia....how I love you!  This stuff really is a game changer!  I felt so sluggish throughout the day and I ordered some to try out.  Well, I am hooked!  I do add a drop of Thieves Vitality to my daily "shot" to help boast my immune support.   

Here are some specifics about the glorious juice.....

Add a daily shot of NingXia Red to your diet to enjoy the benefits of this powerful, whole-body supplement. This sweet and tangy drink’s formula includes wolfberry, which is touted for its health benefits. Also featuring plum, aronia, cherry, blueberry, and pomegranate juices and extracts, Young Living’s NingXia Red is packed with superfoods to support overall wellness.

In addition to these antioxidant ingredients, NingXia Red’s formula includes pure vanilla extract and Lemon, Orange, Yuzu, and Tangerine essential oils for a great-tasting, healthy treat.*

Young Living NingXia Red benefits include support for energy levels, normal cellular function, and whole-body and normal eye health. A daily shot of 2–4 ounces helps support overall wellness with powerful antioxidants.*

NingXia Red Uses:

• Blend NingXia Red into your smoothie, acai bowl, or morning juice as part of a quick, convenient breakfast.
• Chill and serve NingXia Red to family and guests at gatherings and celebrations when you’re looking for a healthy alternative to sparkling drinks.*
• Treat children to this tasty drink instead of sugary sodas or juice cocktails.
• Combine with NingXia Nitro for a nourishing drink that also supports cognitive wellness.*
• Add a drop or two of your favorite dietary essential oil for an extra flavor boost! Try Peppermint, Thieves, Cinnamon Bark, or Grapefruit.

Wanna try your own.....Get a Starter Kit and you will get 2 2oz. samples or become a Retail Customer to get a big bottle!

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Young Living products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

In good health,

xoxo~K

**Elderberry Syrup**

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Now that winter has set in in the East Coast, I wanted to share about Elderberry Syrup. 

My favorite Yoga Instructor/Herbologist Melita posted a WoNdErFuL holistic medicine for boasting your immune system during our nasty cold season.  I immediately went to our co-op to buy the ingredients and made it.  I had a nasty sinus infection, which my essential oils helped cure (blog about those coming soon....) but I still had a cough. 

I made it and took some every hour for a half day.  The next day, I felt great!  I continue to take it each day in the morning as a precaution, and not to mention it tastes great!  As a teacher, I come in contact with about 2,856,491 germs a day, so the least sick I am the better!

Here is the recipe.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!  And let's hope for a sick-free winter season!