Family Fun, Recipes, & Healthy Living
Did you know that you have an endocannabinoid system (ECS)? You can learn more about how that system works & how hemp can be used to support this system here (please note when Dr. Knox says cannabis she is referring to CBD hemp). For another …
This year in Izzy’s Boo Basket we have a halloween bag from Sea Bags & candy from Smart Sweets (this is a brand that makes a better option candy). We also have hair clips from Shared Joy Bows, sunglasses from Polarized Mini Shades, organic pjs …
These Immunity & Vitamin C Gummies are so freaking good, easy to make & GOOD FOR YOU!
Ingredients
Optional, we added some plant based/natural food coloring to some of our gummies.
3 scoops FlavCity Pink Lemonade
(or 1.5 scoops of FlavCity Lemonade & 1.5 scoops FlavCity Immunity Tea)
2 tbsp gelatin (This is the gelatin I use)
2 tbsp water to bloom
2/3 cup water
What does water to bloom mean? Just mix the gelatin in a medium bowl with the 2tbsp water to let it bloom. Be sure to do this right before you are ready to pour the rest of the water mixture in. Otherwise I noticed on my first try, it gets hardened and difficult to mix all together.
Recipe
This recipe is c/o FlavCity! Chef Bobby has incredible & clean products and recipes!
Heat 2/3 cup water on the stove until boiling.
Let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Then add the lemonade/Immunity Tea and mix.
Pour hot lemonade into the bloomed gelatin and stir until combined.
Optional: We added our own flair to the recipe by mixing in some natural/plant based food coloring.
Let it sit for 2-3 minutes before filling gummy molds. Then once molds are filled, refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set. I needed mine to set for a good hour before they came easily out of the molds.
When adding to molds you can add some of one color, let sit in the fridge for 10 minutes and then add some of another color for added colorful fun! You can see this on some of our worms.
Store in the refrigerator! How long do they last? I’d say a week, ours don’t typically last that long.
Shop our gummy molds and gelatin below:
XO Eryka
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council. All opinions are 100% mine. Did you know October is Window Covering Safety Month? It is important to be aware of your window coverings and check your window coverings for exposed …
We are back in the south and man is it hot! So since it feels like we are already in full summer mode here, I wanted to share some of our favorite brands and clothing with you all. Let’s start with shoes! Izzy has some …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Window Covering Safety Council. All opinions are 100% mine.
Life gets away from us. We are busy juggling so many things. When was the last time you did a safety check in your home? As you go through your home and begin your spring cleaning it’s the perfect time to consider what items in your home may be unsafe. Did you know one of the top hidden hazards in the home are corded window coverings? I didn’t either, but according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they can be a potential strangulation hazard for infants and young children.
Us parents and caregivers should check our window coverings for exposed or dangling cords. Seems silly maybe because this is a “normal” thing in a home, however they can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children. It’s best to replace these with cordless products.
If you are looking to install window treatments, consider installing only cordless window coverings or those with inaccessible cords in homes with young children.
Luckily going cordless is easier than ever before! And a recent US Safety Standard requires that all stock products be cordless, or have inaccessible cords. To make it easier on you, you can also look for products marked with the Best for Kids™ certification label. Products with the Best for Kids™ label have gone through third party testing and are designed for use in homes with young kids. Look for the Best for Kids logo on products – available at all major US retailers.
If you have tasseled pull cords please be sure they are tucked away and out of the reach of children.
Spring cleaning is not only the perfect season for cleaning the house, but also for making necessary safety updates if you are expecting or currently have infants or young children in the home.
I hope this inspired you to think about the safety of items in your home.
XO Eryka
Okay there is a lot to cover in this area of my journey to hang tight. I’m going to do my best to keep it as neat and tidy for you to follow as possible. If you missed my intro post about toxins, please check …
I’m not a doctor and since we live in the day of sue happy people I feel the need to disclose, I’m not a doctor or medical professional. I’m a mom sharing my thoughts, in hopes of making reducing toxins a bit easier than it’s …
Izzy and I made Nature Paint Brushes and what a blast we had! This activity is a great way to explore the outdoors. During this activity your child is working on gross motor, fine motor, hand eye coordination, and cognitive development.
Step 1
Go outside and collect sticks along with leaves, flowers, moss, petals etc. Discuss what you have found and look up unknown items. Talk about which ones you think will be the most fun to paint with.
Step 2
Tie item to the end of a stick. (We used hemp.) Depending on the age of your child, they may be able to help you. This is great fine motor practice.
Are some items easier to attach to the stick than others? Discuss these things and problem solve together.
Step 3
Set up your painting station. We used egg cartons for our paints and painted inside since it was 90 degrees outside.
Step 4
Paint away! As your child picks each brush, discuss the nature item on it. Compare how differently each brush paints and the different designs they make on the paper. Which ones hold paint the best? What shapes do you see? Which brush did they think was going to work the best. Which did they have the most fun using?
You can also discuss colors your child makes as they mix paints on the page.
Have a blast with this one!
XO Eryka
1. About My Dad Video or Paper I love when you can capture kids thoughts in a video or on paper. I made another video this year of Izzy talking about her Daddy. I also asked her the questions on this FREE printable. At the …