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Sore Throat Remedy

November 7, 2011 By Lindsay 1 Comment

With everyone I know getting sick over the last few weeks, I decided to prepare my favorite sore throat remedy to give as a 'get well' present for friends and family who are feeling under the weather. The recipe for this antiseptic throat-soothing concoction was originally posted over at Homelife, and really helps me whenever I'm sick. It's also simple to make, using just a few ingredient, and works best if gifted the same day it's jarred. Place in a pint sized wide mouth jar: • 2-4 slices … [read more...]

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A Gluten Free Pantry

March 25, 2011 By Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

We're excited to welcome our very first guest blogger to My Own Ideas! Teresa Beyer, lives here in Portland, Oregon. She is 22 years old and a recent graduate from the University of Portland. She now works as a registered nurse and has plans to enter the US Army as a trauma nurse later this year. In the mean time, she is cooking, crafting, volunteering at the Red Cross and other various activities that she missed out on during nursing school. She also writes her own blog called Sweetpea where she … [read more...]

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Homemade Granola

March 14, 2011 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

I eat oatmeal almost every morning for breakfast, especially when it's cold outside. In the warmer months, however, I'll switch to a nice, light bowl of granola with yogurt, topped with a little fresh fruit. It's equally nutritious, fulfilling, and super good. If you like store bought granola, you'll really like the homemade version. It's easy to make, and generally calls for natural sweeteners instead of the processed stuff. It's also flexible because you can swap in whichever dried fruits and … [read more...]

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Cold Season Care Package

November 19, 2010 By Lindsay Leave a Comment

'Tis the season for coughs and sniffles! In fact, almost everyone I know seems to be ill or just recovering. Some don't even have the opportunity to fully recuperate from one cold virus for a single week without catching another shortly after. While we want to steer clear of the germs ourselves, we still want to be able to comfort our sick friends and family members. After all, a gesture of kindness can go a long way toward lifting an infirmed spirit. That's why I've decided to put together a … [read more...]

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