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Black Head Buster Face Mask

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:36:52 +0000

We talked about oats, we talked some more about oats and today were using them to make an easy face mask. If you carry lots of black heads on your face and neck because of oily skin you will love this mask. Not only does it tighten your pores, but it also helps with oily...

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Persimmon Skillet Cake

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:06:46 +0000

I have some exciting news……! I wrote a recipe forFood Politic! I am now a seasonal contributor for their recipe column and it’s pretty exciting. I wrote about persimmons (of course) being in season, and while I was a bit nervous writing the article I think it was pretty great. I know Thanksgiving is one...

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Upside Down Persimmon Pancakes

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:34:35 +0000

I have been doing a great deal of procrastinating when it comes to making persimmon recipes; I have a lot of other things I would love to blog about but I just keep coming back to persimmons. My hachiya persimmons have not ripened yet so I am still using fuyu persimmons, but I do have...

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Coffee Salt Scrub

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:34:28 +0000

Looking at spa website’s make my back ache (in need of a good rub), especially when you’re supposed to be writing a recipe not looking at spa treatments you can’t afford. My favorite thing to do is look at spa websites, something about them are so calming and soothing. Being pampered is a dream come true for almost everyone, but at a spa it can...

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Pecan Picking

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 16:04:41 +0000

Cooler weather has brought pecans! Can you believe that we would be able to find pecan trees right here in sunny Arizona! Move over Texas the desert has pecan trees ripe for the picking… Josh made the discovery last year but forgot where he actually found them, so after riding around for hours we finally...

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Highway 89A (Photo Bomb)

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:28:15 +0000

If you’re ever in Flagstaff or Sedona make sure you take a drive down Highway 89A for breathtaking views…. After a long hike enjoy some of the small roadside stands and eateries that you will find down the high way. Especially thisyummy sandwich shop that cater’s to all kinds of diets.. ...

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Persimmon Love Affair

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:23:22 +0000

What many of you don’t know I have a love affair with persimmons! It started about three years ago when I first moved to Chandler and went inside of Lee Lees. Once you head into this store be prepared for a powerful fish smell that will make you gag. After a few visits you will...

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Pear Butter

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:31:45 +0000

Gosh October is almost over and I still have not done a pumpkin puree on the blog. I have so many things I want to make, eat and photograph. Gosh why is October almost over; is it me or does Christmas 2012 feel like it was right around the corner and now we are heading...

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We Made It Through The Week (Not Packed Yet)

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:31:45 +0000

For some odd reason we have waited to the last day to officially pack for or trip to Flagstaff. This will be my belated birthday trip, we were both super busy last weekend and had no time to actually do anything. I am excited and looking forward to hiking up the red famous mountains of...

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Sesame Carrot and Red Cabbage Stir Fry

Shundara@Savynaturalista — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:04:21 +0000

This weekend my employer had a chef give us a beautiful cooking demonstration on quinoa and why we should incorporate it in our diet. Now I’m a foodie and of course I know a lot about quinoa. I have a bag of it in the freezer and I have only used it about twice. Dr....

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