Benefits of Aloe Vera

The benefits of aloe vera are incredible. I found my hands to be dry, itchy and sensitive to the touch due to the brutal climate changes and rubbed some of this plant's silky product into my skin. The coolness of the aloe was soothing to my hands and helped with healing after a few applications. I recommend growing your own aloe plant at home. The plant does not require much maintenance and its many uses are a miracle! 

Here are a few simple steps:

1. Go to your local flower, gardening or plant store and buy some aloe vera seeds, fertilizer, soil, pots and gardening gloves.

2. Keep your plant by a window or outdoors and water it daily without over doing.

3. If you notice the plant is changing colors then move the plant away from sunlight until it starts to become its usual green again.

4. The plant could take weeks or some months before it is ready to be cut and used. Be patient! It is all worth the wait.

Handmade Bubblegum Soap - Vegan - 5 oz - No SLS, No Titanium Dioxide or Animal Testing by Soaps By Virginia

Bubblegum Kisses Soap 5 oz

I love the smell of this soap! It takes me back when I was a kid and looked forward to the bubblegum machines after school. Made with organic ingredients. This soap does not contain Lye, Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Titanium Dioxide. It cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance necessary for soft, healthy skin. This and all of my soaps are never tested on animals!!

• Highly moisturizing formula
• No animal testing
• 100% All Vegetable Soap
• Biodegradable
All items are individually sealed in order to maintain the moisturizing properties of the soap. ❤❤

Note: These are handcrafted soaps and the appearance of each soap varies. 

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Handmade Unscented Soap - Vegan - 5 oz - No SLS, No Titanium Dioxide or Animal Testing ❤❤❤❤ by Soaps By Virginia

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Unscented Vegan Soap

This is an unscented soap without colors or fragrances. Made with organic ingredients. This soap does not contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Titanium Dioxide. It cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance necessary for soft, healthy skin. 

• Highly moisturizing formula
• No animal testing
• 100% All Vegetable Soap
• Biodegradable
All items are individually sealed in order to maintain the moisturizing properties of the soap. ❤❤

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancake Recipe

I just made these super yummy and healthy buckwheat pancakes. I hope you get a chance to make these too, so grab a bag of  buckwheat flour and cook away!

Gluten-Free Buckwheat Pancake Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup of organic whole grain buckwheat flour
1 tsp of baking powder
2 tbsp of raw sugar
1/2 tsp of salt
1 cup of filtered water
1 egg beaten (or egg substitute)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
2 tbsp of melted butter

Preheat a griddle or pan lightly with oil or butter. Combine all dry ingredients and mix well in a separate bowl. Add the beaten egg, water, melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry mix and beat well after each addition. Pour some batter into the griddle or pan and cook both sides for 1-2 minutes and continue cooking until the sides are a golden dark brown. Serve with organic fruits of your choice and maple syrup. Enjoy! Makes 2 servings.

Handmade Men's Bamboo and Teak Soap 5 oz - No SLS, No Titanium Dioxide or Animal Testing ❤❤❤❤ by Soaps by Virginia

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Handmade Men's Bamboo and Teak Soap 5 oz

This soap is a nice blend of wood and mint. It has a soft fresh smell, masculine yet not overpowering. Made with organic ingredients. This soap does not contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Titanium Dioxide. It cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance necessary for soft, healthy skin. 

• Highly moisturizing formula
• No animal testing
• 100% All Vegetable Soap
• Biodegradable

All items are individually sealed in order to maintain the moisturizing properties of the soap. 
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Handmade Sweet Oatmeal and Eucalyptus Soap - Vegan - 5 oz -No SLS, No Titanium Dioxide or Animal Testing ❤❤❤❤ by Soaps by Virginia

Sweet Oatmeal & Eucalyptus Soap 5 oz

Wake up or unwind to a nice bar of sweet oatmeal and eucalyptus. Made with organic ingredients. This soap does not contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Titanium Dioxide. It cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance necessary for soft, healthy skin. 

• Highly moisturizing formula
• No animal testing
• 100% All Vegetable Soap
• Biodegradable
All items are individually sealed in order to maintain the moisturizing properties of the soap. 
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MADE WITH CINNAMON

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Oatmeal with Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters by KIND

 This was my awesome breakfast this morning. I added some extra toppings such as strawberries, pumpkin seeds, dry cranberries and raisins, almonds, goji berries and the super delicious Peanut Butter Whole Grain Clusters by KIND. There is so much to love in this bowl!

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