Making your own spice and seasoning mixes is super easy. And if you’re following the Trim Healthy Mama plan, it’s also smart. Many store-bought products often contain off plan ingredients such as sugars, starches, and unhealthy additives. This easy, homemade gingerbread spice mix has only 3 simple ingredients that you probably have in your spice cabinet right now! It’s perfect for fall and winter treat making. When developing my low… Continue Reading
How to Easily Bind eBooks for Under $1
So, you printed an ebook…what are your choices for keeping it all together? I’m going to share with you the simple, cheap, and easy method I devised the other day to bind eBooks using something you probably have in your desk drawer right now (and how I’ve made printing less aggravating, too). But first, let’s compare the pros and cons of some typical binding methods you’ve probably already used. The… Continue Reading
How to Make an All Purpose Soft Scrub Cleanser
It’s pretty trendy these days to make your own cleaners, and for good reason. Many people are waking up to the fact that we are practically assaulted by chemicals every day. Reducing the amount of chemical exposure your family receives can mean better health in the long run. This all purpose soft scrub cleanser is a great way to green your cleaning supplies. It’s so easy to make and you can… Continue Reading
101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home – Book Review
Are you increasingly uncomfortable with the ingredients found in commercial products? You know, the ones you put on your skin…use for your health…and all over your home? Do you feel like you’re surrounded by a noxious chemical cloud and worry for your safety…and your family’s? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a resource of easy, proven recipes for homemade remedies and herbal products to replace those chemical laden concoctions?… Continue Reading
How To Make Homemade Chai Spice Blend
This homemade chai spice blend is so easy and delicious! Perfect for Fall-inspired baked goods and beverages so you’ll want to keep this blend on hand to sprinkle on all the things! Trim Healthy Mamas will be happy to have this chai mix in their cupboards – there’s no unwanted ingredients, just pure, fragrant spices. Ever read the labels on your spices? No? You really should. Yesterday I made a… Continue Reading
DIY 3 Ingredient Fat Free, Sugar Free Fruit Yogurt
Recently, I made myself a yogurt-based snack that was compliant with Trim Healthy Mama guidelines. After the first bite, I realized it tasted even better than store-bought “light” fruit yogurt. A quick search on the internet revealed that a popular brand of light blueberry yogurt contained fourteen ingredients. And while they proudly declare that they have removed aspartame from their products (smart move!) there were still things listed like preservatives,… Continue Reading