Melissa Gallo Photography. Our horses at Lakeside Ranch and Resort. My parents are ranchers, they own a number of cows, goats, chickens, horses, donkeys, and Shetland ponies on over 1000 acres. They breed and sell a specific horse breed…. Rocky Mountain Horses. This breed has a smooth gait and good temperament. Many parents have contacted … Continue reading »
The Many Ways Sugar Harms Your Health by DR. NANCY in HEALTH The amazing things sugar can do far surpass the momentary happiness on your tongue after consuming a mouth full of it on a fresh donut or in your morning coffee. Unfortunately, sugar can also throw off the body’s homeostasis and create many short term and long … Continue reading »
Our yard is full of spring dandelions! I had no idea about this little Utah treasure. The kids are in heaven with all the flowers popping up. I had each of the boys gather a bag full this morning. It was really quiet for about 30 minutes…. miracle around here! Garrett was so proud. Here … Continue reading »
The last few weeks have been a little rough for me. After my trip to the hospital I was super stressed out about my health. I am actually doing really well now- thank goodness. My worries stem from all the negative effects of the medications that I took. They did their job for the short-term, … Continue reading »
Spring is finally here in Utah! We are so excited! I have been missing Florida these last few weeks because it has been unusually cold in Utah. I hope this warm spring Utah weather is here to stay…. and (fingers crossed) no more snow storms! Now that spring is here, it is time to send … Continue reading »
The boys have been missing our Florida Farms the last few weeks. I have been really missing them too. Little boys need wide open spaces to run and and explore. That is the thing I miss the most about Florida right now. The mountains are beautiful and there are some amazing hikes in the Millcreek … Continue reading »
My youngest son (3 yrs old) woke up at around 11 pm last night with a barking cough. Every parent dreads the sound! You instantly know it’s going to be a long night. Sleep goes right out the window…. and it sure did for me. I immediately brought him into my bed and began to … Continue reading »
I am starting to collect my leftover eggshells for my garden. This is a picture of the eggshells before they are washed. They should be rinsed before you crush and add them to the garden. I have been reading a lot about soil nutrition. Calcium is a very important mineral for soil. If there is … Continue reading »
We left this morning and headed down south about an hour to Mapleton, Ut. There is a lot of farm land in this area and it is absolutely beautiful. The views of the mountains were breathtaking. Too bad my husband works in North Salt Lake or this would be perfect place to have a little … Continue reading »
Let me introduce to you my great friend and Natural Doctor…. Dr. Nancy A little about Dr. Nancy. Nancy Lin DeGregori, Ph.D. is the founder and CEO of TruthNhealth.com (operating through Truth N Health, LLC) and has spent the last twelve years studying nutrition and wellness for babies, children, adults, and seniors. She is the author of the … Continue reading »
I have been using different anti-aging skin care products over the last few months. I have tried quite a few. This product is a new favorite of mine. It is called Restoring Rosehip Oil. It is Organic and it contains only 2 ingredients. I like that. I developed a homemade anti-wrinkle cream awhile back and the main … Continue reading »
This last week I was pretty sick. I had a fever on and off for 5 days and a severe sore throat. I think it was tonsillitis, but I am not positive. I stayed home and rested, hardly ate anything (bc I couldn’t swallow), and drank healthy fluids… homemade broths and herbal teas w/ raw … Continue reading »
Our life has been a little crazy lately. I had to make a last minute flight to Florida for the closing of our Florida home. I left Grant with my in-laws for 4 days and decided to bring Garrett with me. Not sure if that was the best decision. The flight was long and the … Continue reading »
We recently moved across country from Tampa, FL to Salt Lake City, UT. It has been a very busy and stressful time. My husband has relocated to Salt Lake City for a legal job with hopes that our family work/ life balance will improve. He worked long hours at a big law firm in Tampa, … Continue reading »
Our house is officially under contract in Tampa,FL!! Crazy. We have been staying up at my parents ranch for the last week. The boys love coming up to Lakeside Ranch, what we call our 1000 acre ranch in Citrus County Florida. A little boys paradise…. horses, goats, trucks, tractors, burn piles, golf carts, cabins, dirt, … Continue reading »
I’ve been looking for high quality grass-fed beef jerky for a few months. Regular store bought beef jerky is full of sodium and artificial preservatives. One particular artificial preservative that is toxic and well known is Sodium Nitrite. Sodium Nitrite has been linked to colon cancer and lung disease. Beef Jerky is full of it. Watch … Continue reading »
Whooping Cough is in the news right now and it seems like parents (at least around me) have been worried about it for months. I have a friend who isolated her newborn baby back in August because whooping cough was circulating. It is still circulating today and not getting any better. Both my sons had … Continue reading »
Colloidal Silver (the brand I buy) We have been hit with the preschool “superbugs” lately. It is not surprising that my boys get sick around Halloween. They go to a preschool that has Halloween parties full of candy, juice, and processed cookies. I love their preschool (by the way), just not their food policies…. which … Continue reading »
Did you know that raw sliced potatoes can be used for minor skin burns? I know it sounds crazy, but it seriously works. You place the sliced potato directly on the burn and it literally “pulls” out the heat. You have immediate pain relief and the burn stops burning. How do I know this? About … Continue reading »
I love making homemade ointments and creams. It is about time that I make my own first aid ointment. I have been using a great brand from my local health food store, but it is almost out. A few hours later, my ointment is made. It is important to build your medicine cabinet and stock … Continue reading »
I having been buying an all natural hand sanitizer formula at the health food store. It is non-toxic and works great. I have been wanting to make my own formula for awhile. Since both the boys are in school now we are using a lot of hand sanitizer. I did a little research online and … Continue reading »
Lately, the weather in Florida has been is a little cooler in the mornings. Kind of a tease if you ask me. By mid morning and early afternoon it is blazing hot again. Regardless of the afternoon heat, twice this past week we headed up to the farm. The farm is about 20 minutes north … Continue reading »
I am getting a lot of phone calls from friends and family regarding Whooping Cough. I did a post about my recommendations here, but wanted to add a post on cough syrups for Whooping Cough. There are some great options available online and in your local stores. It seems like whooping cough is still circulating, … Continue reading »
I have been using my homemade deodorant formula for almost 6 months and I really love it. No bad body odor and no toxic chemicals going onto my skin. A win/win. My only complaint with the homemade paste was that I had to use my fingers to apply it. I have been thinking about making … Continue reading »
A few days ago I was shopping at a local supermarket and there was a sale for Epsom Salt. I thought this would be a good time to stock up. Why? Well, Epsom Salt has powerful benefits. The first time I juice fasted (10 yrs ago), epsom salt added to warm water was a beverage … Continue reading »
I have seen a few ideas floating around pinterest…. here goes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup liquid castle soap (Dr. Bronner’s is a great choice) 1/2 cup rose water (or distilled water) 1 1/2 tsp of grapeseed oil, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, or olive oil 1o drops of essential oil (I used rose hip seed oil) … Continue reading »
What is Water Kefir? It is a bubbly natural soda packed with probiotics. Water kefir contains over 40 strains of beneficial bacteria and yeast~probiotics. A full list can be found here. There are countless sites that discuss the benefits of probiotics, but one thing that stands out about water kefir is that these strains of … Continue reading »
As frugal family farmers, we are always looking for ways to save on the costs of raising money. We love eating our chickens’ eggs, but I found myself throwing away so many eggshells everyday. I did a little research, and I discovered that with a little preparation, you can feed your eggshells back to your … Continue reading »
I have been looking for a homemade deodorant formula for awhile. I have had a lot of hesitation when thinking about making my own. Why? For one, I use a natural deodorant from the health food store that smells and works great. Another reason, I live in Florida and it is very hot most of … Continue reading »
We live and Florida and love the beach. We’ll be going to Honeymoon Island once a week when summer is finally here. Just a few pictures to help you understand why. :0) It is beautiful and the boys love playing in the water and sand. If we are not at the beach, you can … Continue reading »
