Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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Popsicles with Immune-Boosting Properties to Get You Through the Cold And Flu Season

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It’s that time of year when cold and flu viruses have officially come a-knockin’ (I am not even gonna say COVID because we've heard it enough but see I did say it🤪). When over-the-counter remedies don’t alleviate symptoms, popsicles are a great alternative for soothing sore throats, boosting your immunity as well as hydrating our body.  These popsicles can be made from classic cold-battling ingredients and they can be made using any classic mold or ice trays. 




My favorite sicle is made with elderberry. I swear by elderberry and my family eats the Zarbees fruit chews all the time, all year long. Elderberries are a popular remedy for fighting off the cold and flu because the antiviral properties that they have offer great support for the immune system. When you combine elderberry with the antibacterial properties of honey, you have the perfect immunity booster. For a quick elderberry ice pop, simply mix a tablespoon of pre-made elderberry syrup (you can find it at most health food stores or online) with a cup of lemonade. Freeze and enjoy!
You can also try this yummy yet healthy sicle using:

10 oz. coconut water
2 large oranges, juiced (should make about 5 oz.)
1 ½ cups tart cherries (frozen work well)
¼ cup raw cranberries
1 teaspoon raw ginger, minced
1 tablespoon Elderberry syrup
1 ½ tablespoons of raw honey
Mix the orange juice with coconut water. Blend the rest of the ingredients in a blender or food processor, adding enough of the liquid to blend well. Once everything is fully blended, add everything together. Pour into ice pop molds, freeze, and enjoy.

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