Green Boot Living

Homemade Facial Cream (anti-wrinkle)

Now that I am in my 30′s (AAAHHH!) I am thinking about wrinkles. Wrinkles. Wrinkles. Wrinkles. Oh no! I don’t have that many, but they emerge from time to time, especially around my eyes. I know I need to nourish my skin more. What to buy? I usually have no clue, even organic skincare can … Continue reading »

Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe is from my sister-in-law Eva. She first introduced me to the delicious Ghiradelli Chocolate Premium Baking Chips and this combination of chocolates. For this recipe I used one part Double Chocolate Bittersweet Chips and one part Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chips. Thank you Eva for sharing this recipe! Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Cookies (from Sweets … Continue reading »

Creamy Italian Dressing

This recipe is from my mother’s friend. No pinterest this time- amazing! I grilled chicken tonight and used it as a dip. It is so delicious. It would also be a great marinade. I added 1/2 a red pepper which is why mine is a little more red. Here goes. Ingredients: 1/4 cup soaked almonds … Continue reading »

White Sands Beach, Tampa (FL)

My son had his end of the year school party at a Lake Carroll. It is a beautiful lake with a beach entrance. This sandy beach is called White Sands Beach. It is a fresh water lake and there are very nice houses everywhere. The kids had a pizza party and played in the water … Continue reading »

Natural Sunburn Relief

A bad sunburn at the end of a fun day outside can just about ruin it. We do a lot of preventative things to avoid sunburns. Here are a few: Don’t worry- this is not a picture of my arm. 1. Take high doses of fermented cod liver oil (helps w/ Vit D deficiency- why … Continue reading »

Beach Bums.

The summer is heating up in Florida and the beaches are calling my name. Time to take off the boots and play in the water. I am a 5th generation Floridian. Growing up my summers were filled w/ hanging out at the beach- swimming, tanning, boating, jet skiing, and just relaxing. I think my boys … Continue reading »

Homemade Gatorade

We love homemade rehydration drinks. We live in a sunny state and we are outside a lot. We have to have a healthy alternative to the sugary sports drinks on the market. So we make one. This recipe is floating around the internet. I have used this when the boys are sick and it works … Continue reading »

Homemade Cream Cheese

We are probiotic junkies in this house. We have been incorporating more and more probiotics into our diet each day through beverages, snacks, dinner, and even dessert. The Nourishing Traditions Cookbook is a great resource for understanding the link between gut health and diet. It is important to consume good bacteria to fight off all … Continue reading »

Natural Remedy for Whooping Cough

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract, primarily effecting both vaccinated and unvaccinated children. It’s highly contagious, and adult whooping cough is not uncommon. It starts as a common cold and develops into a spasmodic, persistent, suffocative cough accompanied by a sore throat, fever, mucus secretion and vomiting. Coughing continues until … Continue reading »

Shredded Chicken~ Mexican Style

Here is the chicken recipe my husband used for Mother’s Day weekend. Great flavor and taste. Ingredients: 1 cup Italian dressing 1 T cumin 1 T chili powder frozen chicken breasts 3-5 Mix cumin, chili powder, and dressing in a bowl. Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot. Pour mixture over chicken and cover. Cook … Continue reading »

Cafe Rio Guacamole

Ingredients: 3 avocados~ peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 lime, juiced 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup diced onion 3 T fresh chopped cilantro 2 roma tomatoes diced 1 tsp minced garlic pinch of ground cayenne pepper In medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in … Continue reading »

Cafe Rio Ranch Dressing

I was a lucky girl today. My husband decided to make me a special treat for Mother’s Day. My favorite restaurant in college was a Mexican restaurant called Cafe Rio. If you have been there, you know what I am talking about. It is hard to beat. Here is their awesome dressing recipe.
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Non-Toxic Bathroom Scrub

It’s time for some deep cleaning in the Green Boot home. Why? I wish the answer was that I am a clean freak, but I am not. I appreciate cleanliness, but I am more of a cooking girl than a cleaning girl. Either way, I have had my fair share of light chemical burns from regular cleaning supplies. Continue reading »