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Top Coconut Oil Uses for 2015

Now that the year is coming to an end, I wanted to take a moment to recap our most viewed coconut oil uses for 2015. If you’re not familiar with this healthy fat then it’s definitely a must-try! Coconut oil is a plant based saturated fat, which is generally used as a replacement for butter or oil when cooking and baking. When using coconut oil in a recipe, you simply replace it in a 1:1 ratio. Example – ½ cup of butter would be substituted for ½ cup coconut oil. Coconut oil is also absorbed differently than butter or olive […]

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Homemade Holiday Gifts

Christmas is only 5 days away! Are you done shopping yet? If not, I have some great homemade gifts that are perfect for stocking stuffers or just small gifts for neighbors or friends. Plus, you probably already have a lot of the ingredients in your kitchen. What is you favorite homemade gift? Easy, Homemade Candle – Who doesn’t love lighting a candle during the holidays? It’s really the only time of year I burn candles. Not only does it help warm up the house, but it also gets you in the Christmas spirit and makes your house smell amazing! This […]

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Frozen Peanut Butter Pupsicles

We all love our dogs, even between their sloppy kisses right smack dab in the middle of your face. With summer coming up we need to remember that they need to keep cool too! Although, they pant and drink lots of fluids to keep themselves hydrated it’s always nice to get a special treat every now and than. I discovered a recipe for a peanut butter “pupsicle” that would be the perfect treat for all dogs and would be even better with coconut oil in it! Ingredients: 1 medium-sized banana; mashed 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter […]

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