Author: Kelli

Reusable Food Storage Products

Reusable Food Storage Products

I love trying to be as “green” as possible. There are a lot of alternatives to single use plastic storage bags out there and baby food pouches. I decided to try them because I wanted to decrease our waste and also to save money. Turns out they…

Irish Cream

Irish Cream

Irish cream is the best addition to coffee on cold mornings. I love it and have tried basically all of them. My husband worked in the liquor industry for close to a decade. I worked with him pouring for a lot of his suppliers which…

Grounding or “Earthing”

Grounding or “Earthing”

What is grounding? Grounding is when you connect to the earth by walking barefoot on sand, dirt or grass and absorb electrons from the Earth into your body. Why does this matter? Humans are bioelectrical. Our brain, heart, immune system, nervous system and muscles rely on electrical currents to function. We wear shoes, live in houses, are around wi-fi and electronics daily and don’t connect to the Earth the way our bodies were originally made to. This leads to inflammation, interrupts our sleep, chronic pain, lowered immune systems, disturbs our hormones and so much more. This concept may be foreign or thought to be the crunchy new age way of thinking, however this has been something that has been studied for a very long time. Think about when you are the happiest. Where are you? Usually I hear people are happiest at the beach, on a hike or being outside. I hear a lot of “vacations on the beach, laying in the sun. Or, camping and being around the campfire with family.”  Our bodies were meant to connect with the Earth. We have adapted to always having a barrier between us and the Earth which means we aren’t reaping the healing benefits like we were made to.

Grounding is not complicated, it’s just connecting your body to the Earth. The Earth’s surface constantly produces a supply of mobile electrons. The Earths negative charges will regulate our internal bio-electrical environment which helps reset our cardiac rhythms and helps balance cortisol levels. Our skin acts like a conductor and lets us absorb these electrons. This can help with a number of issues we may have such as:

  • Reduces inflammation (helps circulation which helps you push certain nutrients through your body better and push out toxins)
  • Increased energy
  • Helps reduce stress hormones (A study was preformed where a conductive patch was placed on the sole of participant’s feet and half of those people showed a significant decrease of stress reactions.)
  • Improved sleep quality (from regulated hormones)
  • Lower pain levels for people with chronic pain. And so much more.

How to ground?

  • Go swimming in the lake or ocean
  • Garden or plant without gloves. Touch the soil
  • Lay in the grass
  • Walk barefoot through the grass or sand

Even if you are skeptical, try it! It can’t hurt! It is us reconnecting with the Earth like our ancestors did. I know it personally helps me decompress and become more at peace when I am outside. I love doing Yoga or deep breathing outside as well taking in everything around me (sights, sound, smell, touch).  I feel so much more energized after and my stress levels melt. This is a great tool to help manage life that may feel out of our control or overwhelming especially if you are a parent. Anything to help improve quality of life or mental health is awesome and worth a shot!

Matcha Lime Cocktail

Matcha Lime Cocktail

I love anything Matcha flavored. I know not all people do, ie. my dad. He bought some at the store, tried it and sent the container to me haha, not his thing! I now have an abundance of Matcha powder so I decided I should…

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows are the best! When you roast them over the campfire, they caramelize like Crème Brulee and don’t catch fire! They are delicious! They are not “healthy” and are still sugary balls of fun but the homemade ones just taste so much better to…

Lower Sodium Bloody Mary

Lower Sodium Bloody Mary

My husband loves Bloody Marys. The first thing he asks when he wakes up when we go camping or have a brunch planned is, “Did you bring Bloody Marys?” This last weekend the answer was no, and he was so bummed. I am redeeming myself and bringing them for sure this weekend! This recipe is pretty much a typical Bloody Mary recipe. There are great premixed stuff out there however I am sensitive to sodium. Whenever I would drink them I would start to bloat and not feel good at all. I decided to make my own and see how I feel. They taste amazing and I don’t have any stomach issues which is great! I like them a little thinner with a lot of seasonings and not too much salt. I finally found one that was perfect! I tried juicing veggies and making my own V-8, which you can totally do, however I know that is not realistic for me every time. In the summer we serve a lot of Bloody Marys to people when we are camping and I just needed a more convenient way to make them. I love horseradish and make sure I get the extra hot one. I also use a lot of Tabasco so that part you may want to adjust to what works best for you. This recipe is for one drink, I usually multiply everything by 6 and put it in a pitcher for a crowd. Easy!

Lower Sodium Bloody Mary

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces V-8 low sodium
  • 1 ½ Vodka
  • 1 tsp horseradish
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 5-10 dashes of Tabasco sauce
  • 1 pinch celery salt
  • 1 pinch Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • Squeeze of lime
  • Squeeze of Lemon

Instructions

  1. Combine everything into a glass and stir. Add ice and any garnishes desired! Drink!