The Place For Essentials

                                                        With 2 of his amazing teachers!  Today was Ethan's last day of first grade! This was his first year fully in a general education setting and he rocked it out! I am so proud of him and how far he has come. We still have a ways to go but I know that he will get there. I don't know if any of you are familiar with the ATEC test from the Autism Research Institute  https://www.autism.com/ind_atec   ATEC stands for "Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist" it is a test that anyone can use online to track the following areas: The ATEC is a one-page form designed to be completed by parents, teachers, or caretakers. It consists of 4 subtests: I. Speech/Language Communication (14 items); II. Sociability (20 items); III. Sensory/ Cognitive Awareness (18 items); and IV. Healt...

I love my Instant Pot!! One of my favorite things to make in it is coconut yogurt! I use The recipe from Against All Grain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwqljbASWzo All the ingredients In the pot ready to go All you have to do is press the yogurt button!! When it first comes out it is separated I just used a whisk in each container to blend it up before putting it in the fridge.  The next morning it is creamy and absolutely delicious!!!  With fresh mango! My favorite breakfast. 

Hard boiled eggs, sauerkraut and avocado. Luckily I always have these things on hand.  Protein, vegetable and healthy fat!  Very yummy! 

I have a class coming up that focuses on getting the toxins out of your home, so todays post is about Air freshener sprays, it is one of the biggest ways we poison our families without even knowing it! More studies are being done everyday and we learn more and more about the toxins hidden in our everyday products.  Diffusing essential oils is a much better option!  Or make your own room spray using the following base recipe and any of these suggested oil combination, or make up one of your own! You really can't do it wrong.  Approx 4oz Distilled Water or Reverse Osmosis 2tsp Witch Hazel or Vodka – Either of these will act to disperse the essential oils into the water better. For personal use sprays (like hair or body spray) I use witch hazel, as the vodka can be drying and harsh on the skin Essential Oils – The possibilities are endless 4 oz Glass Spray Bottle – I buy them from abundanthealth4u.com  TIME TO STUDY AIR FRESHE...