Lately we have been having an issue with our dishwasher not getting stuff clean, especially on the top rack. So I decided to try giving it an old fashion cleaning. :) So simple and yet it does work. I ran our dishwasher totally empty on a heavy cycle and extra hot water, not sure if most dishwashers have these options or not. With this empty load I added about 2-3 cups of white vinegar, no dish washing detergent of any kind. In addition to this I also took apart the sprayer for the top rack and cleaned it very well with vinegar. The result in a perfectly running dishwasher that actually gets stuff clean! :) I was having to rewash almost everything from the top rack before. I just unloaded it and not one item needed rewashed!!
Shanda
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Elderberry Cough Syrup
This stuff is not just for coughs, it helps boost your immune system. I give some to Micah if Dan or I get sick, in hopes he won't get sick. Although I only give it to Micah, adults can use it as well. I just usually take a tincture or capsule which Micah won't do just yet.
Recipe for Elderberry Cough Syrup:
1/2 cup dried elderberries (purchased from www.bulkherbstore.com)
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger or powder
2 cups water
1 cup honey (raw organic is best)
Bring all but honey to a boil reduce heat and simmer until reduced by about half. Strain and add the honey, mix well. Keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks. I freeze any that is left.
I do highly recommend only using local raw organic honey (if you are looking to get some get a hold of me and I can get you some, I get it locally from a guy and usually buy several quart jars at a time), store bought honey is just really not good for you. Many reasons why, but mainly it has been pasteurized (heated) and this kills a lot if not all beneficial stuff in it.
Dosing -Shake before use.
Active cold/cough-1 tsp every hour or so for young children, 1 Tbsp every hour or so for adults.
Preventative-just take a couple doses for a couple days. I give Micah some in a medicine dropper and he sucks it right down, he loves it!
Disclaimer-I am NOT a Dr. this is just what I give my little man when he is sick, it really does seem to help him get better quicker. :)
Shanda
Recipe for Elderberry Cough Syrup:
1/2 cup dried elderberries (purchased from www.bulkherbstore.com)
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger or powder
2 cups water
1 cup honey (raw organic is best)
Bring all but honey to a boil reduce heat and simmer until reduced by about half. Strain and add the honey, mix well. Keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks. I freeze any that is left.
I do highly recommend only using local raw organic honey (if you are looking to get some get a hold of me and I can get you some, I get it locally from a guy and usually buy several quart jars at a time), store bought honey is just really not good for you. Many reasons why, but mainly it has been pasteurized (heated) and this kills a lot if not all beneficial stuff in it.
Dosing -Shake before use.
Active cold/cough-1 tsp every hour or so for young children, 1 Tbsp every hour or so for adults.
Preventative-just take a couple doses for a couple days. I give Micah some in a medicine dropper and he sucks it right down, he loves it!
Disclaimer-I am NOT a Dr. this is just what I give my little man when he is sick, it really does seem to help him get better quicker. :)
Shanda
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