About Dee

Dee is an Adv. Certified Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, Adv. Color/Crystal Therapist, Herbalist, Dr. of Reflexology and single mom who is dedicated to helping others any way she can. Dee LOVES to cook and bake and can never leave a recipe alone. Coming up with new ways to make favorite dishes, as well as coming up with her own recipes, is one of her favorite things to spend time doing. Mom's Hearth is Dee's 'labor of love'. Dee also teaches Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Color/Crystal Therapy at the Alternative Healing Academy

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Quick and Frugal Summer Dinner Ideas

Most of us want to know how to prepare meals that are quick and easy on the budget. The good news is, that’s particularly easy in the summer. This is the time of year when produce is abundant and more affordable and the weather is conducive for grilling outdoors. If you or a neighbor has [...]

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Roasted Cashews with Indian Spices

This is a terrific recipe to serve at a party, as an appetizer or just to have as an incredibly yummy snack! Ingredients: 1 pound unsalted cashews 1 tablespoon of melted, unsalted butter 3 tablespoons of packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons of curry powder 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin 2 teaspoons of salt 1/4 cup [...]

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5 Ways to Add Herbs to Your Diet

5 Ways to Add Herbs to Your Diet

Herbs are essential in your diet if you want to have a balanced well alkalized system. The human body needs to be at a 7.35 pH to be at its optimal health. By striving to maintain a balanced pH, you can ward off many diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and obesity. Who knew it [...]

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Using essential oils to clean and disinfect

Using Essential Oils to Clean and Disinfect

With the desire to keep our homes clean and safe for our families, along with wanting to protect the environment, more people are turning to essential oils to accomplish both tasks. But what exactly are essential oils, and how can they be used to clean and disinfect our homes? Essential oils are concentrated liquids that [...]

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Stir-Fry Almond Chicken

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips ½ cup chicken stock 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cups celery, thinly sliced 2 cups snow peas or green beans, diagonally cut 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tsp cornstarch 2 tbsp soy sauce [...]

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Eating Better Quality Food Saves Money

Everyone wants to save money on grocery shopping and sometimes they skimp on quality, thinking this saves money. But, it doesn’t, not really. The truth is, eating nutritiously on a budget can be done with proper planning and thought. In fact, if you eat higher quality, high nutrition foods you can save money in both [...]

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Spring Cleaning Smoothie Recipe

Spring (or the turn of any season) is a great reminder to do a little internal cleansing. If you are a regular smoothie drinker, then you will certainly enjoy this great remedy for cleansing the colon and digestive tract. If you are new to the experience, it would be a good idea to enjoy your [...]

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Red Velvet Cookie Balls

Red Velvet Cookie Balls

Absolutely perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day! Ingredients 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened 34 Golden Chocolate Creme OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups) ½ tsp. red food coloring 2 pkg. (8 squares each) Bakers Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted 2 Tbsp. red sprinkles Directions Combine cream cheese, cookie crumbs and food coloring until well blended. Roll into 48 (1-inch) [...]

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How to Ease Into Gluten Free

How to Ease Into a Gluten Free Diet

Going Gluten Free Doesn’t Have to be Complicated! Many people choose to go gluten free even if they don’t have a gluten allergy. A gluten free diet offers many health benefits including helping you to lose weight. A diet without gluten can also help increase energy levels, and improve a number of digestive issues. Whenever [...]

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Choosing recipes for your slow cookier

Choosing Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

You may have a slow cooker or crock pot that you just haven’t used much, or maybe you would like to get one but aren’t sure what you can cook in it. And if you do have a crock pot, you might have just a few favorite dishes you cook in it and that’s it. [...]

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