Vanilla Coffee Creamer

I love coffee but I LOVE IT with a hint of vanilla. 

My downfall has always been those horrible store bought vanilla coffee creamers. Chalk full of I don't even know how to spell or pronounce the stuff. SO BAD. I stopped buying them all together, and when I make Bullet Proof Coffee I do not miss it at all. But some days I want variety and I don't want BFC. 

So today was one of those days. I wanted my gross coffee creamer bad.I decided to play around and made my own Vanilla Coffee Creamer. And it was AWESOME!

(sing it!) EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!

I got it perfect the first try. Why I have never made my own before now I do not know. Why I have never looked on Pinterest is beyond me! I'm sure there are a gazillion DIY healthy Vanilla Coffee Creamer recipes out there. But for now, I am happy with what I created. 

First off I always use Half and Half in my tea and coffee. FULL FAT Half and Half! Don't ever drink low fat or non fat dairy. The process of removing the fat is no good for you. That is a discussion for another day. The TBS of real half and half will not make you fat. Get over that thinking already.

Secondly, always buy organic ingredients when possible. Your health is worth it! We need to eat clean as much as possible. You can make your own vanilla by boiling down a vanilla bean but I found organic Vanilla Extract is perfect for this.

Then lastly, instead of sugar I use honey. It adds a creamy nutty flavor you don't get with sugar. Plus is better for you! CHA CHING! Honey has antioxidant and cleansing properties for your body. Also, if you buy local organic honey to your area, it helps subdue your allergies. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 Tbs Half and Half
• 2 pinches or 1 dash of Vanilla Extract
• 1 full tsp Honey or to taste
• 1 big ol cup of joe

DIRECTIONS:

Add Vanilla, Honey and Cream to cup and stir. Add HOT coffee and stir some more!

ENJOY!!  Use less or minus of the ingredient to your liking. But all you need are these 3 ingredients and no more. As my son would say, "Easy Peasy"!

 This is MY perfect cup of vanilla coffee. 

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Eucalyptus Bath Salts

What's better than taking a long hot bath and relaxing? Having soothing, relaxing bath salts that actually help your body! Chemical and preservative free is just the extra bonus. This is the EASIEST DIY project ever! And so worth it. 3 ingredients, and it takes all of 5 minutes to make. 

Forget spending $15.00 at Bath and Body works! 

This is better, cheaper and healing.

1. Epson salts help relax your sore muscles, reduce any swelling and draws out toxins.
   
2. Baking soda soothes your skin.
   
3. Eucalyptus essential oil reminds me of the spa! And I love the spa! It's such a luxurious relaxing scent and it is one of my favorites. You may use any scent you enjoy most.
   

Ingredients:

• 2 Cup Epsom Salt 
• 3 Tablespoon Baking Soda 
• Eucalyptus Essential Oil 

Directions:

• Mix salt and soda in a large bowl. 
• Add Eucalyptus oil per your preference. Start with a few drops until you find the smell you desire. 
• Stir well. 
• Funnel into a bottle or any jar you choose.
  

This makes for an excellent gift idea as well. Inexpensive, healthy and luxurious.

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