Pumpkin Spice

The blend of spices we call pumpkin spice has its origins in the Dutch East India Company from when the Dutch had control over what were unofficially known as the Spice Islands. These islands are a part of Indonesia in Southeast Asia.1 What became pumpkin spice originated as a blend known as speculaaskruiden. Speculaaskruiden included…

An Apple a Day

Eating in Season Fruits & Vegetables Due to the demands and wants of humans all over the world, we have a society that will eat fruits and vegetables that have been shipped thousands of miles. At first it seemed a great way to stretch any season and get plenty of produce on our plates.   However, when…

Top 5 Worst Things in the Grocery Store

In the video that we link to below, Bobby Parrish shares that his his top worst items for us in the grocery store are farm raised seafood, air fresheners, energy drinks, certain toothpastes and certain artificial sweeteners. In approximately 12 minutes we hear why he chooses each as not good for us and also healthy…

Insights & Delights, August 2023

1. We liked the information and the beauty in this 37 minute video by Global Healing’s Dr. Group and team. It shows pictures of the energy and vibration in some of their supplements. Dr. Group also describes some of the potential benefits of them. Click here to go to the Youtube on Energy & Vibration…

Insights & Delights, April 2023

It has been forever since our last Insights & Delights post. So, finally…. 1 Soft water and fine hair can be a frustrating combination until we adjust our products. This post on Somethingaboutthat.com recommends products that have saved one of us. 2 We like this baking soda and hydrogen peroxide concoction for whither teeth: Click…