Since everyone seems to be sharing DIY hand sanitizer recipes on social media, I need to throw in some facts on the subject from the perspective of a cosmetic formulator and aromatherapist. First, in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all antimicrobial sanitizers as over-the-counter drugs (OTC). Any … [Read more...]
Shine On Holly Port, Shine On
I don’t know exactly when it happened but one day, I realized that Holly Port had become one of the women who I just couldn’t live without. And now, suddenly, I must. She could laugh, and cry, and smile, and look you in the eye with the deepest love all at the same time—and then cry some more. I admired her ability to cry easily—because there was … [Read more...]
New Addiction Book
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, A Little Handbook About Addiction and the Future of Recovery that could Include Cannabis, with my son Keegan. The Kindle version is available to preorder and the paperback will release November 30, 2019. Addiction. Substance Abuse Disorder. Substance abuse disorder (SUD). In recovery. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake Recipe
For the holidays I always make a Agave Pumpkin Pie for my kids, but I've never liked Pumpkin Pie so I also make a Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake too. This recipe is the perfect alternative for your guests who don't like pumpkin pie, but enjoy a hint of pumpkin flavor in a rich creamy cheesecake! Yum! Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake Recipe Cheesecake … [Read more...]
Chocolate Truffle Pie :: Heaven in a Pie Dish
Recently I discovered that my 15 year old handwritten recipe book that I wrote for the restaurant I co-owned ages ago is starting to fade. Seems like a perfect time to share my favorite recipes from it before the recipes are lost. Truffle Pie was one of our best sellers and you simply can't go wrong with this decadent dessert! I like to cook … [Read more...]
Colonoscopies & Mammograms
Getting old isn’t for sissies. So I figure I might as well laugh about it—and maybe share a laugh with you. If you are squeamish, or if you are terribly opposed to possible TMI, you might want to stop reading here. I used to think that the mammogram machine was the most barbaric test known to man—or woman really. It is especially awful when they … [Read more...]
My Love Affair with Lavender
Lavender—if there was such a thing as having a plant spirit, lavender would be mine. I have always thrived in places that lavender thrives. When I trained as an aromatherapist my love for lavender was solidified. I remember being moved to tears as I read The Chemistry of Essential Oils by David G. Williams while studying for my aromatherapy … [Read more...]
The Life of a Real Life Overcomer
I always loved stories of overcomers when I was growing up. I read story upon story about survivors and overcomers. In real life I had the pleasure to observe a real-life overcomer in my Aunt Cathy. There was nothing quite as powerful as watching an honest-to-goodness gentle gladiator in the presence of my aunt. She was born with cerebral palsy in … [Read more...]
FREE Downloads
Here are some freebies with content that I've created over the years. Some things have slightly changes...like where is Periscope now when you read Social Media: Platform Building Blocks for Both the Savvy and the Shy. But the majority of the content is still timely and useful so I wanted to share it for free with my readers. ebook: Social Media: … [Read more...]
Agave Sweetened Chocolate Cake
If you're like me, you have a weak spot for chocolate. Chocolate food, chocolate mask, chocolate everything! This recipe is so good you can't tell it does not contain sugar. It has a few extra steps but it is worth every additional moment it takes to make this cake. Organic Agave Chocolate Cake CAKE 2 tablespoons Organic Dark Chocolate … [Read more...]
It’s the People in the House
My mother kept a clean house, but she alway said that she didn't keep a spotless house because she cared more about the people in the house than the impressiveness of the house. She focused on spending time with her family and guests, over wasting time focusing on the impression of perfection that a spotless house could give. My mom lived for … [Read more...]
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