Homemade Ice Cream in Ziploc Bags

We are in full swing of summer, the kids are out of school, it is hot outside and we are ready for ice cream. Our community is doing this great program called Heber City Unplugged, maybe your community is doing it as well. If not it is something to look into.

The goal of the Unplugged program is to keep kids off of electronics over the summer and get the kids out in the community where they can earn brag tags and get entered into drawings for cash. We have gotten six tags so far and one of them was for making homemade ice cream. I don't have an ice cream maker. We were going to go over to my girlfriends and make it there but it didn't happen. I went online to see what I could do without an ice cream maker and I have to share with you all what I found. 

Some of you this may be old news, but new to us and we had a blast making it! There are tons of recipes and ideas on the Internet so feel free to look around for other recipes and ideas and please share. I can't wait to do this when we go camping. My 7 year old told me they did this in his class this year. I really enjoy the idea of adding Essential Oils for flavoring. Tangerine is what we used here, but you could use peppermint for mint ice cream, lemon or wild orange for citrus flavors. 

The Recipe

May Scorpio Super Flower Full Moon 2020 & Ritual

May’s full Moon rises on Thursday, May 7! This full Moon will be the last of the three supermoons to occur this year, “The Full Flower Moon.”

PHoto by Greg Likins

On May 7, the third and final supermoon. It's a Super Flower Moon, occurring in Scorpio. That means it will bring up some strong feelings. A supermoon is a full moon that is especially big and bright, because it occurs when the moon is at its closest point to the Earth. That proximity also means their effects are even more powerful than a regular full moon

This full moon is a sweet full moon  that will remind us to find gratitude and beauty. Your spiritual and intuition senses may be heightened through this time. Emotions will be intense, as the Moon, which represents our feelings in astrology, is hanging out close to the Earth. 

May is a big month, celestially. Early next week, the first of three major retrogrades will kick off. But first, on May 7, the third and final supermoon of the entire year will grace the sky — and it's going to be major.

This supermoon is also called a Flower Moon because it coincides with the blooming of spring flowers. The name sounds pretty — but it's also apt, since this Super Flower Moon occurs in Scorpio, a sign associated with growth and transformation. Scorpio is an evolutionary sign, which makes this a great time to release past hurts and make amends with others.

It may be time to forgive an old friend or you can spend time healing internal wounds. The Super Flower Moon in Scorpio provides the right energy for you to finally let go of the pain.  You will come out of the experience feeling lighter and invigorated.

Bringing old and buried emotional baggage to the surface," says Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer for Astrology.com and Horoscope.com. "Our feelings will be front and center, and our interactions will show exactly how we feel even if we are not able to express ourselves clearly."

This final supermoon of 2020 teaches us it is that expressing our feelings is important — even if they feel small compared to what is going on in the world. With this lunar event behind us, we can enter the rest of the year feeling lighter, clearer, and ready to start fresh.

It is time to face your feelings, Let Go and Forgive.

Here is a Ritual for the Flower Full Moon. Done between May 7 and May 20th. Enjoy!

Things you will need,

• Smudging Stick of Choice, Palo Santo, white sage or smudging tool of choice
• Small Candle 
• Lighter or matches
• Bowl or plate
• Cup of Ice
• Pen and paper
• Pinch of salt
• Gemstone - recommended Rose Quartz or Amethyst
• Essential Oils - Renewing Blend, Copaiba, Frankincense, Rose, or whatever resonates with you.
• Tibetan Bowl Meditation (to use whenever you need)

What you are going to do...

1.  Set your gemstone in front of you. Use your smudging tool of choice. Cleanse your aura and area and reciting the following 

"I radiate peace, love, and joy. I cleanse myself with loving energy. I am cleansed and recharged"

2. Take your Essential Oil of choice and place a few drops on your hands, rub together and inhale three times and recite the following.

"I surround this space with light and loving energy. Only love may enter. This space is cleansed."

3. Take a Pen and Paper and write whatever comes to mind. What you want to release, forgive, etc. When you are done fold up the paper and place in the bowl. Recite the following. 

"I ask the Spirit of water to help me release and let go of what no longer serves me, what has never served me and all that is not love."

4. Take your cup of ice and pour over your paper in the bowl and recite

" I charge this ice with the power of love, gratitude and healing. As this ice melts, I ask whatever is no longer needed for my highest good to gently and softly melt away. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

5. Now place your candle in the bowl with the ice and light it. Sit in silence for 20-30 breathes. Watching the candle flame and the ice melt away slowly. 

Now take your salt and sprinkle it over the ice and recite the following. 

 " I am lighter and free, I trust myself. I trust all is well. I welcome love and peace. My heart is strong and full. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

6. Once the ice has melted, remove the paper, squeeze out the excess water and mush or tear up the paper. Discard in recycling. Make sure you put out your candle.

7. Put a few drops of essential oil on your gemstone and carry with you or place under your pillow until the next full moon. Use when meditating.

8. Meditate daily for at least 10 minutes. Below is a Tibetan Bowl Meditation for you to enjoy. 

Angel Card Reading

This full moon Reading was done with the Archangel Power Tarot Cards.

First Card

The Chariot

Determination and Self-control. Career advancement. Acknowledgement of success by others.

Second Card

Ten of Raphael – The Healing Archangel

Love and Blessing fill your life! Harmonious relationships with family members. Happily Ever after.

Third Card

New Beginnings – Archangel Jeremiel

Starting a new life. Finding your purpose. A forgiving and compassionate review of the past.

What a great card reading. We have all been determined to make it through these times and we have been successful. Everyone has been recognizing their blessings, become closer to their families. Relationships are healing, the earth is healing, we all are healing. We will have a happy ending. Good things are coming. We can all look forward to New Beginnings and figuring out our place and purpose. Remember to be kind to yourself and others. You are not alone. I hope you enjoy this full moon ritual and reading.

Here is the Tibetan Bowl Meditation

Enjoy and Happy Full Moon!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

Sourced from doTERRA.com,   Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation by Kollette Chambers. Archangel Tarot Cards used for Card reading. Full Moon information Astrology.com, foreverconcious.com, www.refinery29.com

Camping on a Whim with Essential Oils - Menus - and more

 It was a Friday afternoon, the kids relaxing inside from a rough morning of playing. I was outside when I received a phone call from my husband. 
“Hi Honey, would you like to go camping this weekend?”  What? No I couldn’t possibly get everything ready. So we hung up and I was walking back into the house and I said to myself, Why not? Why can’t we go camping it is only 1pm in the afternoon. I can do it and have everything ready by the time my husband gets home from work.

I walk in the house and ask my children if they would like to go camping this weekend. They all jumped up and said Yeah!!! I told my kids I would need their help and we need Team Chambers to come together to make it happen. Then we did. I put some a Blend that helps me focus on the back of my neck and end of my nose to see if helped me stay focused. 

Planning is very important when camping, once you get there, there is no going back for what you forgot. Well you just won’t want to.  (It is a good idea to do a trial camp at the beginning of summer to make sure you have all camping gear ready)

I knew if I planned and organized in the short amount of time I had to get to the store, pack clothes and the trailer that we would have a successful camping trip. We are camping in the  national forest, not to far from our house. It is about 40 minutes where we like to go, there no fees and a wide open for camping.

There are a few steps in organizing and planning a last minute camping trip. 

PLANNING THE MENU

First I planned the menu and the food

A well planned menu for the camping is key. Healthy snacks, breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1.5  gal water per person per day, a half of bag of ice per person per day. Make sure you have enough food for everyone, and don’t forget the dog. We love to do a meal in Dutch Ovens, BBQ or over the fire.

If you do not have a well-planned menu, you will be without sides or seasonings. You learn to compromise. You could end up with hot dogs all weekend if you do not plan a good menu. This is fun, you get to be creative and enjoy any good meal while camping. (For Cooking with Essential Oils, click on the cooking tab above for tips and tricks on cooking with essential oils.)

You will want to make sure you have plenty of food and even extra in case you get stranded. Always be prepared and make sure you tell someone where you are camping. Again I can not stress, make sure you have Plenty of water. 

Note: Lemon Essential Oil purifies any water, also great for cooking.. I also love diffusing it in the trailer as soon as we get set up. 

CLOTHING

The next thing is you want to pack your clothes. Just like vacation you have to pack the appropriate clothes. Be prepared for the woods, lake, beach, wherever you are camping. We were headed to the woods out back behind us so we needed our ski coats, yes it gets cold at night. Jeans, long shirt, tennis shoes, remember Utah’s weather and how unpredictable it is. Don’t forget your toiletries, toothbrush, hairbrush etc. even though you may not use them, they are there if you decide to.

It can be life threating if you are not prepared with the appropriate clothing. Even in the summer you can get hypothermia.

There was a gentleman this summer who lost some fingers from hypothermia when he got trapped between two rocks. I let my daughter pack her clothes and she was not prepared for the weather we had one time and it was scary. We had enough for her, but still what if we didn't.

Finally Preparing for Trailer or Tent?

At the beginning of Camp season whether you have a tent or trailer you want to always have certain things ready so you can be ready to camp anytime. Preparing the Trailer with dry goods or Dry Good Bin for Tent. You will want to have all pots and pans, Cups, plates, silverware, cookware, BBQ, camping stove, toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, seasonings, canned goods, other dried goods, and Emergency kit and First Aid Kit and Your Essential Oils. Ice Chests, you can never have enough ice for camping, and if you come home with it, refreeze it for the next trip. Accessories you may want, chairs, table, generator, shade, mats to lay on outside, firewood, paper and matches, propane heaters.

These are good to have on hand and ready to go. If you do not have your Camping bin or trailer ready it could take a little more preparation.

If you do not have a well prepared trailer with appropriate supplies, again it could be life threatening. Our trailer was without batteries one trip and then we ran out of propane, so not fridge or stove either. We had extra supplies so we were okay, but if we didn't we might not have been.

One time we forgot to put the wood blocks behind the tires and the hitch fell in the dirt, I was inside cooking the corn for dinner and the trailer tilted sideways. I was so scared and my husband jacked it up and had us fixed up in no time. But he was prepared. Also remember to tell someone where you are at and when you will be home.

While I ran to the store, the kids were packing their clothes, books, pillows, toys, match box cars, BB guns, targets, fishing poles, bikes, helmets and whatever else they wanted to bring. They also checked the Trailer for TP, paper towels, pillows etc. We came together as a team and made camping on a whim fun and easy. 

We had the trailer prepared and ready to go with most everything, I just needed fresh food, clothing and to make sure the trailer was still stocked with dry goods etc. Also make sure you have a deck of cards, dice for Yahtzee or a game to play in case the weather turns.

Camping is quality uninterrupted time together. It is a lot of work, but worth it and it can be very simple, when you involve teamwork. Camping is relaxing, you get away from everyday life and electronics, and you are in the moment with the ones you love.  In today’s world, we are all so busy. It is hard to take some time to find peace and relax. When you are out being adventurous, it slows down time, you are living in the present, you stop, relax and enjoy.

Remember to prepare and organize, plan the menu, pack your clothes and prepare Trailer or Tent. You will have a successful camping trip on a whim. I invite you all to go camping, we are so lucky to have this beautiful national forest in our back yard, find your perfect camping spot and Enjoy!

Below is our camping list for trailer or tent preparation, clothes, food, menu, etc.

Camping Checklist for Trailer Beginning of Season

Propane Tanks (depending or trailer or tent get appropriate size, small for tent, large ones for the Trailer)

Propane Heaters (little ones are always good to have on hand)
Fire wood
BBQ

Toilet Paper

Fishing Poles

Generator (optional)

Table

Fake Grass Rugs (optional but really nice to have)

Chairs

Batteries

Flash Lights

Bug Spray

Trash Bags

Shampoo, Conditioner and Soap for sinks,

Dish soap

Cups

Plates

Silverware

Utensils

Pots and pans

Wipes

Seasonings and Salt and Pepper, Sugar

Towels

Bedding, Pillows

Canned goods – Beans and assortment of them, always a good easy side dish. Canned Fruit & Veggies is great while camping if you are tenting it, but also well anytime.

Dried goods

Coffee

Coffee Pot

Smore’s Sticks (Over the fire sticks to roast Marshmellows)

Ice Chest

Tent – All of the above that you wish to put in a bin. Tent and Bedding, Flash lights are a must.

Menu and food

Dinner Idea’s

BBQ Drum Sticks

Burrito’s

Burgers

Hot dogs

Hotdog and hamburger buns

Dutch Oven BBQ Ribs and Veggies (Yum our favorite)

Dutch oven Peach Cobbler

Crock Pot Chicken with Salsa, cook the day you leave. Great for easy Burrito’s for dinner and left overs for sandwiches the next day. Pasta dishes, Soups, Chili, and Salads are always great too!

Sides – Beans, Corn on the Cob, Fresh Veggie and Hummus, Carrots, Steamed Veggies, Fresh Green Salad.

Dessert Idea’s – S’more’s, or whatever you would like. Peach Cobbler, homemade ice cream in zip lock bags, fresh fruit

Lunch Idea’s – Chicken Burrito’s, Ham or Turkey Sandwiches, Cucumber Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Salad.

Sides – Fruit and Chips, Hummus and veggies.

Breakfast Idea’s – Corned Beef Hash and Eggs over easy. Bagels, Donuts, Cereal, Bacon, sausage, Protein Shake with Almond milk and Wild Orange or Lemon Essential Oil. Fresh Fruit.

Grocery List

BBQ Sauce

Onions

Cheese

Chips

Fruit (pick fruits that travel well)

Veggies- broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery

Hummus

Chopped Veggies

Ham and Turkey for lunch meat (or Veggies for a Veggie Sandwich)

Spring Mix or Power Greens for salads

Ranch Dressing or Dressing of choice

Water, Water, and Water (1.5 gallons per person per day)

Sun Screen

Paper towels

Trash Bags

Coffee

Chocolate Syrup (for my husbands coffee)

Marshmallows

Hershey’s chocolate bars

Gram crackers

Catsup

Mustard

Mayo

Butter

Eggs

Corn beefed Hash

Bacon

Beans

Rice

Corn on the Cob

Honey Combs (Any Cereal is great to have camping, this is my daughters favorite)

Milk

Bagels and Cream Cheese

Almond Milk and Protein Shakes

Chips

Cookies

Donuts or breakfast treat are a nice treat for kids one morning

Ritz Crackers

Drinks for the kids

Drinks for the Adults

What to Bring

For the Mountains

Jeans

Winter Coat, gloves, hat

Baseball cap or visor for the day

Socks

Tennis Shoes

Ski Coat or winter coat

Sweat shirt

Extra Blankets and Socks

Hand Warmers

Fleece pants and shirt

Long Sleeve Shirt

Essential Oils, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Frankincense, Melaleuca and OnGuard, TerraSheild, are a must when camping. 

For the Lake

Bathing Suite

Life Vests

Towels

Water Toys (rafts, canoe, kayaks, etc)

Pump to blow up rafts and air mattresses

Blanket

Shade

Sunscreen

Extra Ice

Jeans

Jacket

Tennis shoes

Socks

Essential Oils, Lavender & Peppermint a must for sunburns, Peppermint cools the body 3-5degrees, Frankincense, Melaleuca (soothes minor skin irritations), (bug repellent Blend), and OnGuard are a must when camping. 

It can get cold late night by the lake as well. Remember to be safe, use your smarts, drink responsibly, be prepared for the unexpected and enjoy!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. 

Beating Summer Heat with Essential Oils

This summer I got so excited to get our trailer out after three years and do some camping. Of course we haven't traveled much and in the beginning of June we went to Las Vegas and hours before we left our sub pump went out. I got it all sorted out and all was good with our amazing plumber before we left.

The next week after we get home, we go camping and our A/C goes out while we are gone. It has been a week now with no A/C so I looked to my essential oils for cooling and all of this great information just came out in the doTERRA Living Magazine and I am going to share ways to beat the summer heat tips from doTERRA and from me and my families personal experience on what works best for us. So enjoy and learn new ways to stay cool this summer. 

Stay refreshed even when away from any air-conditioned haven.

Outdoor Tips

When you’re having a blast outside, don’t forget these tips:

Spray Bottle - When taken outside for long periods of time, water in a glass spray

bottle can quickly warm up and lose its advantage. Counteract this and keep cool by adding in

refreshing non-citrus oils that will cool you down regardless. Cooling oils include Peppermint, Basil,

Cardamom, Cilantro, or doTERRA Breathe . An extra tip: when you do go to spray, start with your

pulse points like your wrists and neck. Spraying these areas will help to cool your whole body more

quickly. We use aluminum spray bottles which works great when you are camping. 

Wear the right clothes. Choose fabrics that breathe and allow your sweat to evaporate more

quickly. These fabrics include cotton, hemp, rayon (if you live in a dry climate), or linen. Moisturewicking

fabrics (found most often in athletic wear) also have a special weave that makes them more

permeable, and wick the sweat away.

Stay hydrated. You need to keep replacing the water you lose through perspiration. Avoid the

tempting sugary, caffeinated, and alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydrating your body; water is always the best choice when you’re out and about. If you’re looking for added flavor, a drop of Lime,Lemon, Wild Orange, Tangerine, or Grapefruit oils can easily add some variety. You can also re-hydrate with the foods you eat. Try a summer favorite like the appropriately named watermelon.

Eat lighter meals. Many fruits and vegetables are in season when the weather is hot. (This may

just be nature’s way of telling us something about keeping cool.) Plants are simply easier for us to

digest, which in turn produces less heat in your body than digesting a fatty hamburger. It’s a healthy

way to stay cool, too— incorporating more fruits and veggies into your diet is a good idea no matter

what your summer plans are.

Indoor Tips

When you’re on vacation or even at home, sometimes the air conditioning isn’t there when you need

it to be. Here are a few ideas for taking some of the pressure off your AC unit, and keeping your bills

lower:

Point your fan at an open window. The day’s heat gets trapped inside your home, and can be

hard to get rid of. Putting the fan facing the window sucks the hot air away and blows it back

outside. You can use a temperature controller to automatically turn the fan on or off depending on

the temperature.

Diffuse oils. Certain oils like Spearmint, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, or doTERRA Breathe possess

refreshing aromas that can help you feel cool and invigorated. If you live in a dry climate, it will add

a little moisture to the air as well.

Use your décor to your advantage. Blinds and curtains block the sun’s rays out and shield your

space from the heat. Close the windows and use insulated drapes when the sun is out, and open

them at night to let in the cooler air. If you simply must have an open window, you can also hang a

damp towel or sheet in front of the window to cool the air coming in.

Sleep cool. There are a few different options for making your nighttime cooler. Try putting your

sheets into a plastic bag and putting them in your freezer for a few minutes. When you’re ready for

bed, put the chilled sheets on your bed and enjoy the cool feeling. Alternately, add a few drops of

Peppermint to a high-mist glass spray bottle and dampen your top sheet.

Cool down your body. Take a cool shower or bath when you can’t stand the heat anymore. You

can also drink iced Peppermint water. We recommend making your ice-cubes using Peppermint by filling your ice tray with water and adding one drop of Peppermint per ice cube.

Tips for After Sun
My boys got so sunburn on our first camping trip to the lake. Poor things, but now they know to put sun block on their ankles.
In a 10 mL roll-on add 5 drops Melaleuca, 5 drops Roman Chamomile, 5 drops Helichrysum, 5
drops Lavender, and top with Fractionated Coconut oil.
Add 20 drops Lavender oil to 2 ounces of Fractionated Coconut oil and rub into skin. (Alternately,
you can add the Lavender to a glass spray bottle with 1 ounce Fractionated Coconut Oil and 1
ounce of water.)
Add 5 drops Peppermint to 5 drops Lavender and 4 drops vitamin E oil in a 4-ounce glass spray
bottle and top with witch hazel.

I also just recently purchased witch hazel at the drug store. Since our A/C is out we have made spray bottles to keep us cool. We open up the house at night, then shut the windows first thing in the morning. There is about three hours in the late afternoon that is really hot but we are surviving. We also have a basement so it is cool down there.

Thank you for letting me share and keep cool this summer.

Sourced by doTERRA Living Magazine 2018, doTERRA.com, personal experience.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

When Life Gives You Limes, Make Limeaid

Homemade Limeaid

Here is What You Need...

 8 cups of water

1/2 Cup Honey

Juice of 3-4 Limes

Ice

3-5 drops Lime Essential Oil

Lime Slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Here is what to do...

Step 1. Combine honey and water in a pot or saucepan over low heat. Stir to dissolve the honey, once dissolved removed from heat.

Step 2. Stir in fresh lime juice and lime essential oil.

Step 3. Chill and Serve with ice.

Other Yummy options are Lemon, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, Peppermint, Lavender and Ginger Essential Oils. You can mix and match as well. I love the Lime with Ginger. My kids love Lemon and Lime. My husband loves Peppermint and Wild Orange.  Enjoy!

BOGO Buy a Spearmint and get a Lime and Tangerine FREE 7/17/18 Only!

WOW! I love doTERRA and when they do a BOGO. I really like these three oils for today's special. Let me tell you about the benefits of these three essential oils and what I use them for. 

Spearmint
I love drinking it in my water or in warm water with honey. I put a drop in my chocolate Trim Shake, yum. I have made chocolate brownies with Spearmint and it is so yummy. I love to diffuse it, it is so refreshing. I also make our family DIY mouthwash and my family loves it.

Here are more benefits of Spearmint...

• Promotes digestion and helps reduce occasional stomach upset*
• Promotes a sense of focus and uplifts mood
• Cleanses the mouth and promotes fresh breath

Lime

I love to wear Lime with Vetiver on the back of my neck. I love lime in smoothies, water and to diffuse. My kids like to make home made Lemon and Lime soda with sparkling water and agave or stevia. It is great to clean with and it is very refreshing.

Here are more benefits of Lime...

• Supports healthy immune function*
• Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties
• Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*
• Promotes emotional balance and well-being

Tangerine

Love this oil, one of my favorites to diffuse and I love it in my water or sparkling water and sometimes I add a drop of lime. I love to add a drop in fruit salad and we love to make home made ice cream with it, here is the recipe. It smells good, it makes you feel good and it taste good. A must have in your essential oil collection. 

Here are more benefits of Tangerine...

Supports healthy digestion and metabolism*

Cleansing and purifying

Supports a healthy immune system*

Aroma uplifts mood

I invite you to try these essential oils, I promise you won't be disappointed with these three. Enjoy!

Source by doTERRA.com

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Lime Pina Colada Smoothie

This smoothie is very refreshing and perfect after a night out of indulging. I really enjoy this smoothie!
One of my favorite things to do is be creative in the kitchen and there are so many smoothie varieties. It is so fun to make different smoothies. I just throw what I have together and everyone enjoys. I am excited to share this recipe with you. Feel free to add what ever you would like.
I invite you to be creative.


Tip - When your fruit starts to go bad and is no longer fresh, put it in a freezer container and store in freezer. There will always be fruit for smoothies. When your banana's start going bad and you don't have time to make banana bread, peel them and freeze them. When the strawberries start to get soft, cut the tops off and freeze. From melons, to grapes to pineapple and berries. Fruit smoothies are wonderful. Especially when kids want something sweet!

What you need
1/2 cup Kale (optional)
1 cup water or coconut water, I recommend coconut water
1/2 squeezed Lime
1-2 drops of Lime essential oil
1/2 cup organic cucumber
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
Add ice for more of a slushy if you would like


What to do
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy
You may also add fresh mint leaf if you desire

My mouth waters just thinking about it. I love this smoothie. To learn more about Lime Essential Oil, click here.

References for the Lime Essential Oil are from doTERRA.

 These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. And any statements on this blog, tabs or pages. 

Banana Cacao Treat in a Glass Smoothie

This is for you Kent and Kellan and thank you for this recipe. Smoothies are so refreshing and healthy. Our family loves them, not only for breakfast, they are great for snacks and anytime of the day. When my kids want something sweet and with chocolate, I make them a smoothie. It is so fun to be creative in the kitchen. To me it is like a fun science project you get to enjoy when you are done. 

Here are some tips to always have a smoothie on hand.  When the banana starts turning brown, I peel them and break them in half and put in a freezer proof container and freeze. We had a get together with some friends and I brought a fruit salad, she told me to take it home at the end of the evening. I told her to keep it as the fruit wouldn't last too long and she has more people in her family. She said thank you, we got about what to do with fruit when it starts going bad before you can eat it. She gave me the best advice and I had an ah ha moment of why I haven't thought of that. If you have fruit that is going bad, FREEZE it! Then use it for smoothies. 

Make sure you have coconut water on hand, and with the frozen fruit, you will be prepared to make smoothies at the drop of the hat. I do stress try to use Organic fruit whenever possible. The same goes for spinach, kale and other greens. If they start going bad before you use them, freeze them and use them in smoothies. 

Here is a basic formula for any smoothie and then the recipe for the Banana Cacao Treat Smoothie

.

Basic formula. 

2 cups liquid base

2 cups leafy greens

3 cups ripe or frozen fruit 

Essential oils to taste. 

We make a lot of smoothies in our home. I suggest going to see a nutritionist and search your community, we have a nutritionist that is complimentary to us in our community and she is wonderful and I learned what would be best with our family's health issues. I strongly encourage everyone to get advice about what you are eating. 

Recipe for Banana Cacao Treat in a Glass Smoothie

What you need

1 1/2 cup of coconut water

1/2 cup Kale

1 Organic Frozen Banana

1 Organic Banana

1 Tablespoon Organic Cacao Powder

1 toothpick dip Cardamom essential oil

1 Tablespoon Organic Peanut butter (optional) 

(Servings 2)

What to do...

Blend all ingredients in blender, add ice or coconut water if needed. 

Pour in two glasses and enjoy.

For more tips on cooking and baking with essential oils, click on the tab above. 

 These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. And any statements on this blog, tabs or pages.