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The Best Lunchbox Gear for Kids

by Kristin Marr

Healthy Kids Snacks Ideas for School and Home

Healthy Kids Snack Ideas For School

by Kristin Marr

What is Real Food? A complete guide to real food

What is Real Food? A Simplified Guide

by Kristin Marr

What is Einkorn?

What is Einkorn Flour? And Tips for Using Einkorn Flour

by Kristin Marr

Picky Eaters: How to Encourage Exploration and Open-Mindedness with Food (Plus, Recipes to Encourage Exploration)

Picky Eaters: How to Encourage Healthy Eating and a Healthy Relationship with Food

by Kristin Marr

"Real Food" Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas

“Real Food” Breakfast Meal Prep Ideas (Freezer-Friendly, Egg-Free, and Gluten-Free Options)

by Kristin Marr

Real Food Meal Prep Plan: Easy Meal Prep Ideas for One Week of Real Food Meals

“Real Food” Food Prep Plan: 5 Foods To Make Now and Enjoy All Week

by Kristin Marr

How to Keep Food Fresh, Avoid Food Waste, and Save Money

How to Keep Your Real Food Fresh, Avoid Food Waste, and Ultimately Save Money

by Kristin Marr

Food Prep Plan: 6 Foods You Can Make Now and Enjoy All Week

“Real Food” Food Prep Plan: 7 Foods To Make Now and Enjoy All Week

by Kristin Marr

Food Prep Meal Plan: 5 Food to Prep Now and Enjoy All Week

“Real Food” Food Prep Plan: 5 Foods to Make Now and Enjoy All Week

by Kristin Marr

Real Food Pantry Tour: What's in my real food pantry and organization

Real Food (Capsule) Pantry Tour

by Kristin Marr

Real food tour: Food Storage Tips, Organization, and Storage Containers

Real Food Fridge Tour: Vegetable and Fruit Storage Tips, the Best Food Storage Containers, and My #1 Organization Tip

by Kristin Marr

livesimplymom

Being a Florida gal, I crave humidity and moisture

Being a Florida gal, I crave humidity and moisture! Once the cooler temps arrive, along with less humid days (like 70% humidity versus 100%, lol #floridaproblems), my lips feel SOOO dry.
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Enter lip balm...
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It's the one thing I can't live without in my bag.
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Making homemade lip balm is really easy to do. In about 20 minutes, I can make enough lip balm to last me the entire year, too!
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There's a recipe on the blog (Google, Live Simply lip balm) that I'll share below...
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HOMEMADE LIP BALM
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✨2 TB body butter such as: unrefined shea butter (24g), mango butter (24g), or cocoa butter (16g)
✨2 TB nourishing oil such as: olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, or virgin coconut oil
✨2-3 tsp beeswax pellets 7g-10g
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I buy both the body butter and beeswax pellets on Amazon--they last forever.
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1️⃣In a glass bowl, combine the butter of your choice, oil of your choice, and beeswax pellets.
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2️⃣Place the glass bowl on top of a saucepan partially filled with water over medium heat. Heat until the beeswax and butter are melted, stirring occasionally.
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3️⃣Turn off the heat and remove the bowl from the pot.
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4️⃣As the mixture cools, the lip balm will set. If you want a scent, now is the time to add one. I love a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
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5️⃣Pour the mixture into lip balm containers (tubes or cases--you can find these on Amazon too), and allow the balm to sit for a few minutes until formed.
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The lip balm will last for the life of the ingredients, generally 6-12 months.

Farmers market week 8 (follow along #livesimplyfar

This week, I released a brand new digital cookbook

Did you know that you can make homemade candles in

Did you know that you can make homemade candles in your SLOW COOKER? I know...🤯
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Why make your own candles?
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Most conventional candles are made with paraffin, which is a petroleum based product that can give off toxic fumes. Homemade candles are made with either soy or beeswax.
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Along with the paraffin, the other concern is fragrance. I’ve shared about the dangers of fragrance in the past. Most candles are scented which means that many different chemicals may be used to create that “one” scent and make it strong and long-lasting.
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As the Environmental Working Group shares, “…fragrance formulas are considered to be among the top 5 known allergens and can trigger asthma attacks. The same kinds of chemicals are often used for fragrances in cleaning products, scented candles, and air fresheners.”
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I’m not here to preach perfection. I get lash extensions and paint my fingernails. I’m also aware and intentional about reducing our overall toxic chemical load.
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Making candles (or buying them from sources that don’t use paraffin wax and use essential oils for the scent) is one way for us to lower the overall toxic load in our home.
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Here's what you need to make candles in the slow cooker...
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1st, gather a slow cooker and 4-4 ounce mason jars
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Per 4-Ounce Mason Jar:
✨1 1/2 cups wax soy (180g) or beeswax (120g), divided
✨ boiling water
✨ cotton or hemp wicks
✨ 1 tsp coconut oil melted, optional
✨ 50 drops essential oil optional
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Google "Live Simply slow cooker candles" and the recipe will pop right up with all the directions!
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Have you made your own candles? They're the best homemade gifts, too!

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Lunch on Monday usually means pulling in some brea

Lunch on Monday usually means pulling in some breakfast food for snack or lunch. Pancakes, muffins, and waffles make for a fun lunch or snack.
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For pancakes and waffles, we usually make sammies--nut or seed butter or cream cheese and jam.
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For muffins, I like to make some mini muffins which pair perfectly with yogurt, soup, or just about any lunchbox main. They also make for a great snack with some cheese or apple slices.
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Do you have a a go-to lunch for Monday morning?

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