SOURDOUGH STARTER ✨ don’t be intimidated by recipes that call for grams + using a scale for all things sourdough there’s no need to overthink it if you’ve been wanting to make sourdough since everyone else did in 2020, don’t wait another second YOU NEED - all purpose flour - filtered water, warmed WHAT TO DO DAY ONE - add 1/2 c ap flour + 1/4 c warm water into a glass jar + stir it should resemble a thick paste (if needed add an extra tsp of water) cover loosely with a lid (i used parchment paper with a canning band to secure it) + store in a warm spot feed every 24 hours pro tip: add an elastic band around the jar, level with the sourdough + move each day - once it starts rising this will come in handy DAY TWO - repeat day one DAY THREE - repeat day one DAY FOUR - by now you should have a bubbly surface + it should smell sour, repeat day one DAY FIVE - repeat day one DAY SIX - has it started doubling? if so, discard half and repeat day one when it starts to double is where that elastic band comes in handy i also transferred mine to a larger jar at this point DAY SEVEN - you have your starter! repeat day one now you have the option to continue to feed everyday if you’re going to become a sourdough master OR, do what i did, and throw it in the fridge to feed once a week every week you’ll continue to discard half and then repeat day one and if you’re wondering what discard is, it’s the portion of your starter you remove before a feed and there are plenty of ways to use it! so don’t throw it away!!! be sure to LIKE + FOLLOW @wellnessrains for more easy, healthy recipes ❤️ • • • #health #wellness #holisticmotherhood #healthylifestyle #healthyfamily #sourdough #sourdoughstarter #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbaking #bread #breadmaking #baking #homemade #homestead #fromscratch #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #recipevideo

DIY NON TOXIC LAUNDRY DETERGENT 🧺✨ skip the sodium laureth sulfate, phosphates, dyes, formaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane + other toxins and make your own laundry detergent with just 4 simple ingredients! YOU NEED * 1.5 c washing soda * 1.5 c baking soda * 1/2 c epsom salt * 1/2 c salt * optional: 20-25 drops of essential oil, i use lavender WHAT TO DO - combine all ingredients in a large container (be sure it has a lid) + stir to combine WASHING INSTRUCTIONS - add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp for large or heavily soiled loads) of laundry detergent into an empty washing machine, throw in the clothes + run the load note that while this is non toxic, it should be kept out of reach of children be sure to LIKE + FOLLOW @wellnessrains for more non toxic cleaning tips ❤️ • • • #health #wellness #holisticmotherhood #healthylifestyle #healthyfamily #healthyhome #nontoxichome #lowtoxhome #laundry #laundrydetergent #diy #homemade #nontoxiclaundry #laundrytips #laundryhacks #cleaningtips #cleaninghacks #diycleaning #nontoxic #nontoxiccleaning #nontoxicliving #nontoxiclifestyle #cleaningvideo

HOMEMADE DELI MEAT ✨ deli meats contain several ingredients that are bad for your health, including nitrates and nitrites, phosphates, processed additives + chemical contaminants you especially want to avoid nitrates, which are preservatives used in deli meats to prevent bacterial growth and preserve color. when digested, they can convert into nitrosamines which are known carcinogens but don’t be fooled by meat labeled as “nitrate free”. these meats use natural sources of nitrates, but they can still convert into nitrosamines in the body in fact, deli meats have even been classified as group 1 carinogens and on top of all that, let’s not forget about the recent listeria outbreaks in deli meat 🦠 so next time you’re craving a deli sandwich, try making your own deli meat with 3 simple ingredients instead YOU NEED (use organic ingredients when possible) * 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts * 1/2 tbsp salt * 1 tbsp honey WHAT TO DO - add ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth - coat your deli meat press with some avocado oil spray, then put mixture inside and close the container with the spring, lid + thermometer - fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil, then place the deli meat press into the pot and let simmer for about an hour, your meat thermometer should read approx 160 degrees - let cool, place in the fridge overnight, then remove, slice + enjoy! be sure to LIKE + FOLLOW @wellnessrains for more easy, healthy recipes ❤️ • • • #health #wellness #holisticmotherhood #heathylifestyle #healthyfamily #delimeat #diy #homemade #healthyrecipes #easyrecipes #nitratefree #eatrealfood #homestead #healthtips #healthhacks #recipevideo