Warm Up With Some Chili

My husband is a hunter and I've grown to love and appreciate it, especially when we have venison in the freezer. One of my favorite meals to make with our ground venison is my deer chili.

Since the temperature in Orlando decided to drop to 47 degrees, I decided to make a dinner that warmed us up while enjoying the brief chill (the next day was 75 degrees).

The recipe calls for the following:

• 1 onion
• 6 cloves of garlic (I love garlic so adding more is always nice)
• 1 organic green pepper 
• 1 1/2 pounds of ground venison
• 2 15-oz cans of organic kidney beans
• 2 14.5-oz cans of organic diced tomatoes 
• 1 15-oz can of organic tomato sauce
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tsp crushed dried basil
• black pepper
• garlic salt
• 1 Rapunzel vegetable bouillon cube
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional - but not for us)
• sour cream (optional)

Start by cooking the ground venison with the onion, garlic and green pepper.

Then add the kidney beans...

Then add the diced tomatoes...

Mix it together well...

Follow it with the tomato sauce...

Add your water...

 Add all your spices (never pay attention to my measurements...I change them everytime and taste as I go)...

Mix it all together and bring to a boiling. Then let it simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

I made fresh organic bread to go with the chili using a bread machine.

Then it's ready to serve.

If you made it right, this should be the end result =)

The End.

So much to post, so little time

I have been really bad about updating this blog. I have had so many ideas, but not enough time to research and write.

Every post on this blog is researched and cited to give credibility. As a result, my posts take a little longer than most. So yes...in a nutshell, I've been lazy.

But, if you want to follow my Pinterest board on DIY Natural Remedies and Beauty tips, as well as Natural Health, you can do so here:

• http://www.pinterest.com/simplyjenelle/natural-stuff/  
• http://www.pinterest.com/simplyjenelle/diy-soaps-natural-stuff/

Stay tuned, I promise I'll be better next year =)

Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus is such an amazing aromatic plant. The health benefits of this plant have been known for thousands of years. The essential oil comes from the fresh leaves of the tall, evergreen eucalyptus tree, scientifically classified as Eucalyptus Globulus. 

Native to Australia, this awesome tree has spread throughout other parts of the world. The major benefits of eucalyptus are shown below in the image. It's such a great substitute for toxic inhalants or topical chest ointments (e.g. Vicks VapoRub). 

I like to keep the essential oil in the house as a great inhalant when stuffed up from a cold. Great to have handy, especially if you have children. 

DIY Toner

Want to know how to save some serious money on toner and put the best stuff on your skin at the same time?

For the past two years, I've been making my own toner that ends up costing me under $12.00 and lasts me over 2 years. Here's my quick DIY Toner tip.

I use two ingredients:

• Witch Hazel (Humphrey's Homeopathic Remedy Witch Hazel) = $5.39
• Rosewater (Heritage Products Rose Petals Rosewater) = $6.49

I use a dark glass spray bottle and fill it with half of each. Spray a few times in the morning and night before applying moisturizer and night cream (I use Ava Anderson Non-Toxic's SPF Moisturizer during the day and the eye cream for night). It helps smooth it out and refreshes the face. 

The end. 

Yes...it's that easy!

How to treat ADHD naturally

Source: http://www.dryaun.com/

I'm going to preface this blog post by stating that I am NOT a physician nor do I care to be one. I am passionate about holistic nutrition and using natural supplements and remedies to combat illnesses and diseases. I do not prescribe any medication, but I take full advantage of the freedom of having my opinions based on research. 

On that note...here we go.

Many people have asked for my advice on how to treat ADHD naturally to avoid medications such as Ritalin or Adderall for their children.

In the past decade, the diagnosis for ADHD/ADD for school-aged children has risen tremendously. According to the Journal of Pediatrics, child prescriptions for ADHD drugs jumped 50% from 2002 to 2012.

My supplements list

I often get asked what supplements I use. I don't get paid to promote a brand (although I wish I did), but I use the products that I've researched and think are best for my body based on ingredients, methods of manufacturing and quality.

Here's a quick rundown of what I purchase for my husband and I:

• Multivitamin for her: Garden of Life Raw One for Women
• Multivitamin for him: New Chapter Every Man (he likes to take more than one a day)
• Fish Oil: New Chapter WholeMega (they use the ENTIRE salmon, naturally providing Omega 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9)
• Calcium: New Chapter Bone Strength (This calcium is by far the best. It is from a plant source and not limestone, which is found the most common source)
• Joint Care: Garden of Life Wobenzym or Zyflammend (I vary between both, but it's easier for me to take Zyflammend because it doesn't need to be on an empty stomach)

Please pass the Splenda...so I can throw it away.

I've been putting off this blog post for over a month, but now that I've seen over 10 infographics on this, it's time to write about this very popular and dangerous subject.

The Problem

There is so much research that has accumulated showing the negative affects of aspartame and artificial sweeteners on our bodies. But even so, people still opt for their regular Diet Coke or coffee with Splenda, Sweet 'N Low or NutraSweet thinking they are going for the "healthier" choice.

FALSE!