Betsy Jabs

Ever Thought About The Ingredients of Toothpaste?

What is toothpaste made of and are the toothpaste ingredients in most brands harmful? We look at these questions, inspect ingredients, & offer alternatives.

Beautiful Babies – New Book by Kristin Michaelis

Beautiful Babies Review – a new book by Kristin Michaelis of FoodRenegade.com with foreword by Joel Salatin. A must read for woman in her child-bearing years!

Natural DIY Gelatin Dessert Bites for Valentine’s Day

This gelatin dessert recipe is great for a healthy Valentines Day dessert. They’re easy to make, packed with probiotics, and aid in bone and joint health.

How to Make Milk Kefir with Probiotic Benefits

Learn how to make kefir – a probiotic-rich dairy drink much like yogurt. It is produced when you combine milk with kefir grains and allow them to ferment.

Natural Home Remedies for Blemishes

Use these pimple home remedies to treat blemishes yourself. The solutions are simple, natural, inexpensive alternatives to their commercial counterparts.

How to Make Baked French Fries

Baked french fries are a healthier alternative to deep fried and this recipe gives you a delicious and guilt-free way to satisfy your french fry craving.

Benefits of Gelatin in Your Diet

Gelatin is used for more than just homemade hair gel in my house. This colorless, flavorless wonder has a laundry list of benefits when added to your diet.

Nine Holiday Entertaining Tips

Use these nine holiday entertaining ideas as tips for hosting your own successful holiday party. Just remember to be simple, natural, and festive!

Creative Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Use these creative gift wrapping ideas to save money and make this years Christmas gifts beautiful and personal. Invite friends and make it a party.

Homemade Holiday Air Freshener Spray

This homemade air freshener is a room spray that is perfect for the holidays. The festive scent is easy to make, natural, and makes for a great gift.

Homemade Herbal Throat Lozenges

Home remedies for sore throat include marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, and honey – combine these ingredients to make some soothing, natural lozenges.

Real Vs. Fake Christmas Trees

Real or fake tree for Christmas? That is the question. Read our research and opinion to help decide which is the best sustainable living choice.

Healthy Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

This healthy pudding recipe delivers a homemade chocolate dessert your family is sure to love while keeping the ingredients natural and guilt-free.

Raspberry Vinegar and Vinaigrette Dressing

Use this raspberry vinegar recipe to create the included raspberry vinaigrette dressing, or just store it in beautiful containers to give away as gifts.

Tips for Cooking With Cast Iron

Cast iron cooking tips including how to season a skillet, which pans to buy, how many to buy, what fats to cook with, how to care for your pans, and more.

Easy Recipe for Feta Bruschetta

This recipe for Bruschetta contains a flavor kick you may not have experienced before – FETA! Try it, I bet you’ll never have bruschetta without feta again.

Homemade Natural Hair Gel

This homemade natural hair gel contains no harsh drying chemicals yet leaves hair soft, shiny, and flexible. It even washes out easily, without residue.

10 Ways to Live More Sustainably

What is sustainable living, why is it important, and what are some simple ways you can you get started? It’s time to make this world a better place!