Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar Trial and Uses

02/11/2013

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I have heard that this is supposed to be really good for you and I decided to give it a try.  I put 2 teaspoons with organic honey and ice cubes and stir until the ice cubes melt.  By the time they melt the honey mixes well.  I never would have guessed that I would like to drink vinegar.  I gotta say that it gives me a pick me up when I'm feeling crummy.  It helps my throat feel better when getting sick and settles my stomach   Even helps with my chronic heartburn.  My teen son even uses it on his face to help with acne.  This stuff is great 


~Ken~  



Most of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar are anecdotal and have not been scientifically confirmed. We make no claims about any of the health benefits listed below but offer them up as a starting point for further research on your part.

1. When diluted with water 50/50 it is often used as a toner for the face. Caution should be used when applying as cider vinegar is very dangerous to the eyes.

2. A bath of apple cider vinegar is said to reduce the effects of sunburn. The vinegar soaked on a cloth and applied to sunburn may also be used.

3. Many women have tried a douche of apple cider vinegar as a remedy for yeast infections. However, many others claim that vinegar causes or worsens yeast infections. Some say it depends on the brand used.

4. There are many claims that apple cider vinegar is a powerful weight loss aid. Many people use it in salad dressings or drink a tablespoon diluted in a glass of water once or twice per day.

5. It is said to treat dandruff by destroying the fungus Malassezia furfur and restoring the PH balance of the scalp. Some people recommend applying a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar, applying it to the scalp, and leaving it to dry. Others suggest applying a couple of tablespoons of straight vinegar to the scalp and leaving it on for an hour or two before rinsing.


6. It has long been promoted as a remedy for arthritis. The National Arthritis Foundation says apple cider vinegar has not been proven effective against arthritis but is harmless to try.7. A reported treatment for warts is to soak the affected area for 20 minutes per day in a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water.

8. It is said to be a natural lowerer of bad cholesterol.

9. A teaspoon of cider vinegar in a glass of water per day is said to lower blood pressure.

10. Mother of vinegar, the layer of film that forms on top of the cider, is believed to have antibacterial and antifungal properties.

These ten benefits of apple cider vinegar are just a few of the reported uses for it. The great thing about this natural remedy is how inexpensive it is. If you're ready to give it a try, we suggest Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar.


From: 
http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar.html

Have you used apple cider vinegar with positive or negative results? Post your experiences in the comment section below and let us know.



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One pig sure does make a ton of meat

11/08/2012

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    Thank you to our friend Marilyn at Easter Egg Acres we have our first whole pig all processed and freezer ready.  This amount of meat would have cost a small fortune at the grocery store for sure.  We did have to buy a new 14 cubic foot chest freezer to store it but we needed more freezer space any way and it is well worth it.  We cooked up some ham steaks last night and it was the best ham steak I've tasted.  Can't wait to try the bacon and sausage.   It came in boxes full of ribs, pork chops, bacon, sausage,  and more cuts than I can think of.  

     After putting all this meat in our new freezer it raised a new concern.  I think it's time we have to shop for a generator.  We've always had it on our mind that we should have one but now counting 5 freezers and fridges total we have a lot to loose should the power go down for long.  With another chest freezer full of chickens we're now ready for the coming zombie apocalypse  :p    

     Thanks again Marilyn.  Your the best ; )    ~Ken~
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Top Ten Benefits of Goat Milk Soap

09/12/2012

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     The popularity of natural handcrafted soaps is on the rise, particularly ones that offer therapeutic properties such as goat milk soap made with pure essential oils, no animal tallow and herbs/spices picked right from the garden. As many who suffer from sensitive skin realize how many of the harsh skin care products on the market today not only effect their skin condition, but overall well being. This has many making the switch to natural products. Goat milk soap is just one of several types of natural soaps one can choose from. You may be thinking why you would put something that comes out of a farm animal all over your body. Goat’s milk has amazing benefits for your skin; in fact it is well known in the skincare industry that Cleopatra who was known for her amazing skin would soak her entire body in goat’s milk bathes. Here are the top ten benefits of goat milk soap.Goat milk soap-top ten benefits 


1.        Has recently been proven to effectively treat acne.

2.       Goat milk soap is less allergenic than synthetically loaded commercial soaps and                       detergents.

3.       It is known that goat milk can reduce skin inflammation, and soothes dry and damaged skin.

4.       Can reduce wrinkles and delay signs of skin aging.

5.       Goat’s milk soap has alpha-hydroxy acids that soften the skin by breaking down the glue that holds dead skin cells together.

6.       The famous Cleopatra known for her beauty and amazing skin, biggest skin care secret revealed was bathing in goat’s milk.

7.       Goat’s milk has the closest PH level to our skin.  This helps protect our skin from invading bacteria and chemicals.

8.       Loaded with essential nutrients and vitamins like vitamin C, B1, B6, B12, and E.

9.       Goat’s milk soaps are free from harmful chemical and a very mild soap bar safe to use for all skin conditions.

10.   Goat milk consists of natural emollients and triglycerides that act as natural moisturizer.

These top ten benefits of goat milk soap are only a few of the many wonderful benefits goat milk has to offer.  Not only does goat milk offer so many great benefits to our skin, but drinking goat milk is extremely healthy as well.  I personally enjoy the taste of goat milk and think that it’s a mental issue for most folks trying it for the first time.  I could be wrong everyone’s taste buds are different; however I think it taste like milk- “healthier milk”, which this could lead into a whole other topic, goat’s milk vs. cow milk.  You should Google this I think you will be amazed learning of all the other great health benefits goat milk has to offer. 

 

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Getting Ready for Territory Days and New Vendor at Stitches Boutique

05/27/2012

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     One of our customers happened to be at Stitches Boutique in Old Colorado Springs and the owner Tara was given one of our lotion products.  She loved it so much that she called with an offer for us to be a vendor in her store and also at the same time have a display for Territory Days. 

      Diana and I had only a week to put everything together.  I came up with the display and helped package all the products (I didn't feel so manly suddenly wrapping bows but now I'm back to building and animals :p ).  Diana did the hard job of  making all the soaps and creating labels and packaging.  We were up until One in the morning on the last day wrapping and labeling soaps.  There was 140 natural lip balms alone of different flavors.  We had four hours of sleep then had to jump out of bed milk goats, feed chickens and get downtown to set up our display. 

      So if your going to Territory Days be sure to stop by Stitches Boutique.  Tara has a great store setup and we hope to be long time vendors.  Soon we should have all these great products for sale on our site as well.  As soon as we catch our breath and make more ; )
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Share Your Work!

03/22/2011

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This weekend we were so excited to participate in the Front Range Trading Post, a sort of swap-meet for homemade & handmade goods. It was started by the great folks from A Joyful Noise Farm who had heard of similar trading events in other parts of the country. The premise is for all attendees to bring something that they have either made or grown or that would be useful to like-minded people (ie gardening tools, cookbooks). I had plans to just make a few things, but that quickly turned into kitchen overload! Altogether, we brought our farm-fresh eggs, 6 loaves of bread, a few bags of banana bread and muffins, homemade butter and ice cream, chocolate/almond truffles and chocolate chip cookies -- whew!

The location of this week's trading post was a beautiful historic home in downtown Colorado Springs. Surrounded by many raised gardening beds and with crocus already popping up through the grass, this was the perfect setting for such a community-bonding event. The first hour is for catching up with and making friends. We certainly did that! We got to visit more with Kat, who wrote a great article about our farm earlier this month. We also met people that we had been chatting with via Twitter and so got to put faces with names. Other local farmers were there too and they are just a wealth of knowledge and sharing. Both A Joyful Noise Farm & Manana Farm are located in Black Forest and are working on Salatin-style farms. Exactly where we want to go with our farm as well! Also at the event were outdoor enthusiasts, stay at home moms and eco-event organizers. Even the cutest teeny-tiny ToTo dog!

Let me tell you what I got in trade: Yummy Honey Caramels from Manana Farm, chips and salsa from A Joyful Noise Farm, seeds and seedlings from Barely Escape, hand-milled flour and cornmeal from @Elaynne, chocolate chip bars from Lindsay. Kat traded us chocolate syrup, lemon curd and cute little cakes, we got cookie mix in a jar, delish lip balm, Lavender soap, strawberry banana jam and dried strawberries! The trading goes so fast a frenzied it's hard to remember who made what :( But it is so exciting to bring home a pile of goodies like that for FREE!!! Especially now that folks find their funds a little tighter, it's awesome to have a way to get stuff in trade for a just little bit of your handicrafts and skills. THIS is what community is all about!
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