Raising the Next Generation

I'm going to keep this very brief.  There's really only one thing I want to tell you...buy this book.  Read it.  Share it.  Embrace it.  You won't regret it.  This is one of the best books I've read in a long time and during this trying time, it really resonated with me.  

A quote from Mother Teresa, "When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her.  It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed."

DIY Bug Spray with 4 Essential Oils

Sumer is right around the corner!  It's the season to be outside! 

Baseball season is in full swing and the bugs are out in full force!  Don't let them put a damper on your outdoor time.

Make your own bug spray using 4 essential oils:  Peppermint, Lavender, Thieves, and Purification.  This was so easy to make and smells great!

It's small and compact, so can easily be taken on the go.  It will be in our baseball bag each and every game we're at, as well as in our travel bag while we're at the park, on a bike ride, or just hanging at the neighbors.

Want to make your own?  I'll show you where to buy your supplies and you'll be off and running!

What you need:

Blue Glass Spray Bottle
Unscented Witch Hazel
Distilled Water (your grocery store aisle)
Peppermint Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Thieves Essential Oil
Purification Essential Oil

The Recipe
2 oz. Witch Hazel
2 oz. Distilled Water
10 drops of each oil

Measure and mix together in bottle.  If space left, add an additional 1 oz. of Witch Hazel and Distilled Water.  Be sure to shake before each use!

Meal Planning for Busy Baseball Families

If your life is anything like ours, it's about to get quite busy!  Though the weather has not been very cooperative thus far, baseball season is upon us.  Practice and games lead to busy evenings, but with some planning ahead you can skip the drive-thru and feed your family a healthy dinner. 

Last year I found myself slipping into yet another food slump.  Those recipes I'd made that I loved were getting OLD!  I made the decision to become a Wildtree Representative and our menu has been spiced up (quite literally!) ever since.  We are enjoying new-to-us meals each week and I'm coming out of my comfort zone and trying new recipes I would have never considered before. 

Wildtree products are allergy-free and free of dyes and artificial ingredients.  This fits perfectly into our menu planning, as we have a child with food allergies and none of our kiddos can handle food dye.  Many products are also organic and gluten free.  Win-win!

Today I'd like to share a quick meal plan you can utilize during this busy season.  For your convenience, you can put some of the meals together and freeze them, while others take 30 minutes or less to prepare.  I'm going to keep it simple and show you how you can utilize your purchased products to create multiple meals! 

This meal plan will provide meals for two weeks (or more!) and is a great example of how 6 products can be very versatile!  Shake up your menu and stay sane during the season!  Enjoy!

You'll need to purchase:
-Chipotle Lime Rub
-Rancher Steak Rub
-Scampi Seasoning
-Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
-Adobo Seasoning
-Lasagna Skillet Meal Seasoning

Menu Options:
-The Best Burgers Ever
-Slow Cooker Chipotle Lime Chicken
-Grilled Chicken Scampi
-English Muffin Pizzas
-Adobo Chicken
-Lasagna Skillet Meal
-Stuffed Lasagna Meatballs (substitute Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil)
-Chipotle Citrus Jumbo Shrimp 
-Creamy Asparagus Scampi
-Chipotle Lime Fajitas

Grilled Chicken Scampi