Fudgesicle Frosty

2/3 c. coconut milk
1/4 c. agave nectar
1/3 c. cocoa powder
4 medjool dates, pitted
1/2 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
3 C. ice cubes

I use this in my blendtec
Add first 5 ingredients to jar and secure lid.  Select "sauces".  Add ice cubes and select "ice cream".  Serve immediately for a frosty treat.

For making fudgesicles, substitute 1 cup of the ice cubes for 1 cup plain almond milk.  After blending, pour the frosty into popsicle mold, insert sticks and freeze until solid.

For  a recipe with no avocado, use 3/4 c. coconut milk, 1/3 c. agave, 3 T cocoa or carob powder, 1/2 tsp. xantham gum.  "Pulse" 4-5 times and ice cubes and select "ice cream".

Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce

2 lbs tomatoes, quartered
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
8 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh oregano or basil
1 tsp kosher salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and toss all ingredients in 9 x 13 glass baking dish.  Roast for 1 hour.  Remove pan from oven, cool slightly and transfer all ingredients to blender, and blend until smooth.  Serve or store in refrigerator or freezer, or can.  I've done all three, I love this sauce, I use it as spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, dipping sauce for quesadillas, everything!

Taco Soup

2 lbs ground beef or turkey (browned)
1 16 oz pkg frozen corn
2 cans black beans
2 cans kidney beans
1 onion
1 can diced tomatoes
taco seasoning, chili powder, s/p, garlic

Split between two gallon freezer bags, seal, mix, lay flat, freeze

Directions for bags:
Add 1 cup water.  Cook on low 4-6 hours.  Serve with corn tortilla chips, sour cram avocado, and shredded cheese

Orange Creamsicles (GF, SF, DF)

1 c. orange juice (pulp free)
1 c. coconut milk
3 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 drops orange oil

Mix together and pour into Popsicle containers and freeze.  Delicious, healthy treat!

DIY mattress and carpet cleaner

According to this study, dust mites can be killed by using peppermint, eucalyptus or wintergreen essential oil. When combined with baking soda, which absorbs moisture, deodorizes and sanitizes, this powerhouse duo can be an extremely effective, natural, and non-toxic household cleaner.
What You Need:
1 cup baking soda (enough for a queen size mattress)
10  drops dōTERRA essential oil
Mason jar with lid
Sifter
Vacuum
How to Clean Your Mattress:
1- Remove bed linens and wash them in hot water.
2- Add the baking soda and essential oils to a Mason jar. Shake to evenly distribute the oils.
Editor’s note: Use an essential oil that will help further repel dust mites, such as Lavender, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Clove, or Rosemary.

3- Put the baking soda mixture into the sifter and sift across your mattress. (You may need to double your baking soda mixture depending on the size of your mattress).

4- Leave the mixture on your mattress for at least an hour. The longer you leave it, the better the results.
5- Once the mixture has been on the mattress for at least an hour, use your vacuum hose to remove the mixture from the mattress.

6- Make your bed with clean sheets and enjoy the fresh smell of your mattress. Repeat every 2-3 months, or as often as needed.
Editor’s note: To deep clean your carpet or upholstered furniture, mix together the baking soda and essential oils and sift onto whatever area you are cleaning. Let it sit for at least one hour and then vacuum. It’s easy—and effective!

DIY window cleaner

Window Cleaner:
What You Need:
16 oz. Spray Bottle (you can purchase one here.)
1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup distilled water
8 drops of any citrus oil of your choice (could use Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Wild Orange, or a combination)

DIY Homemade Disinfection wipes

• 1 roll premium paper towels
• 2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
• 3 drops Protective Blend
• 3 drops Lemon essential oil
• 1-2 tablespoons Protective blend Foaming Hand Wash
• An airtight storage container

Cut paper towel in half with serrated knife.  Mix all oils in water and pour ove paper towels, let sit ten minutes, than remove brown lining.