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  • Ceylon Cinnamon

    Ceylon Cinnamon

    Ceylon cinnamon, also known as “true cinnamon,” is one of my favorite little finds. It has a delicate, naturally sweet flavor and is much smoother than regular cinnamon. It also contains far less coumarin, a natural compound that can be hard on the liver in large amounts over time. Since I use cinnamon regularly, I…

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  • Aluram Shampoo

    Aluram Shampoo

    I’m pretty careful about the products I use, especially when it comes to what I put on my hair. Aluram shampoo has become one of those products I’m happy to recommend. I love that it’s vegan and cruelty-free, and free from sulfates, parabens, and gluten. It’s also color-safe and made with botanical extracts. What I…

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  • Purity Coffee

    Purity Coffee

    If you’re looking for the best organic coffee, Purity Coffee is one brand I recommend. I’m always looking for products that offer real quality and care, and Purity really stands out to me. My favorite is FLOW. I love the smooth taste, but I also like knowing how Purity sources and tests its coffee. Purity…

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  • Sour Cream

    Sour Cream

    Homemade sour cream is one of those simple kitchen staples that’s incredibly easy to make, yet tastes so fresh, creamy, and delicious. All you need is 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of buttermilk. Mix them together, let the mixture sit and culture, and you’ll have homemade sour cream ready to enjoy. It’s perfect…

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