Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
Author Archives: Alexis Rodrigo
In the midst of all the panic about H1N1 and seasonal flu, my hubby and I have decided against getting any of the flu vaccines for our family. Instead, we’re focusing on strengthening our immune systems so we can avoid getting sick in the first place. And, in the even that we do catch any […]
Continue readingphoto credit: Dawn Endico Who knew you could do so many things with Epsom salt? I’ve had a big pack in my bathroom cupboard for several months now, but I’ve only used it once for hubby’s foot soak. Below, you’ll read about many other uses and benefits of Epsom salt. Have you ever seen a […]
Continue readingphoto credit: qwrrty One of my favorite holiday activities is baking – and it’s even more fun when I let my kids “help” me out. Sure, it’s messy, it takes twice longer than it should, and sometimes it’s plain chaotic. But it’s really fun! Come on, you can do it too. But before you get […]
Continue readingI love the look of patchwork, but find quilting to be too daunting. Patchwork pillows are a great way to start learning how to create patchwork, and some of the basic skills required for quilting. It’s also a great way to use up fabric scraps. photo credit: jude hill Patchwork pillows add lots of charm […]
Continue readingAlmost everyone has had licorice candy before, but many people haven’t even heard about the herb that gives the candy its name. This is a shame because the licorice root is a powerful medicine that can help you heal and live a healthier life. Licorice candy is so named because black licorice actually used to […]
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