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hello! i’m julie

NATURAL LIVING ENTHUSIAST

I am so glad you found this blog! Here is a little bit about what I do here.

The Savvy Saige is the place to find all your favorite recipes, how-tos, and advice to live a life full of wholesome health and radiant beauty. Whether you are a DIY-er at heart or a health-conscious shopper, you will find all the resources you need to reach your lifestyle potential.

Through topics such as nourishing foods, homemade beauty, and all things home and lifestyle, I hope you become empowered to learn and implement natural living strategies that suit your needs, goals, and desires.

Cheers to living a beautiful life!

All about Julie. Woman in jeans and a blue collared shirt with long dark brown hair in a side braid. Hand on hip. Standing in front of a window and shelf of plants.
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What Sets us Apart

Beauty

Nothing we do here is strictly functional. We strive for all that we do to create beauty in everyday life.

Community

Through our discussion board, The Scoop, we have an open platform used to engage in all topics of natural living.

Trust

Every recipe, how-to, and recommendation has been found personally beneficial in matters of health and beauty.

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here are a few fun facts about me…

  1. My most beloved décor item of all time is a beautiful green plant. My living room currently has more plants than I can count.
  2. I am a sucker for any animal in need. No one is ever surprised when I come across a new animal to rescue.
  3. Reading is one of my favorite things to do. I love almost all literary genres, and I usually have multiple books at a time that I am reading through.
  4. I have an absolutely wonderful and agreeable husband who very much enjoys all the experimentation I conduct on him through my DIY creations ; ).
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Here at The Savvy Saige, we believe in living a beautiful life, the natural way. Through nourishing food, homemade beauty, and all things home and lifestyle, we seek to enhance every aspect of life. Whether you are a DIY-er at heart, or a health-conscious shopper, you have found the right place to grow in wholesome health and radiant beauty.

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Homemade beef bone broth is the ultimate in ancest Homemade beef bone broth is the ultimate in ancestral eating. Nothing goes to waste and you end up with a supremely nourishing broth.

Cozy up with a warm cup of bone broth this winter.

#beefbonebroth #beefbones #broth #soup #beefrecipes #cozyvibes #cozyseason
Stay healthy and warm this winter with a comfortin Stay healthy and warm this winter with a comforting cup of chicken bone broth.

Super easy to make, you'll enjoy the homemade version so much better than store-bought!

#chickenrecipes #chickenbroth #chickenbonebroth #bonebroth #bonebrothbenefits #cozyvibes #cozyseason
🌿 Level up your cleaing supplies with this homemad 🌿 Level up your cleaing supplies with this homemade all-purpose cleaner!

❌ No need to worry about synthetic chemicals in your home, on your skin, or in your air.

See blog post "Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner with Vinegar" for full info. Blog linked in bio 😉.

#nontoxichome #nontoxiccleaning #nontoxiccleaner #nontoxicleaningproducts #diycleaner  #diycleaningproducts #diycleaningsupplies #cleaninghacks #homemadecleaner #homemadecleaningproducts
Common chemicals to avoid in store-bought cleaning Common chemicals to avoid in store-bought cleaning products + how to make your own all-purpose cleaner so you don't even have to read labels!

All info in latest blog post "Homemade All-Purose Cleaner with Vinegar" over on the blog. See link in bio 😉

#naturalcleaner #naturalcleaning #naturalcleaningproducts #naturalcleaningtips #homemadecleaner #homemadecleaningproducts #homemadecleaningspray #homemadecleaningsupplies #diycleaner #diycleaningproducts #diycleaninghacks #chemicalfreehome  #healthycleaning #healthyhome #nontoxiccleaning #nontoxiccleaningproducts
Homemade cleaning products are one of the easiest Homemade cleaning products are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to reduce toxin exposure in your home.

This all-purpose cleaner with vinegar is useful for:

-windows
-mirrors
-sinks
-faucets
-bathroom
-appliances
-door knobs
-light switches
-and more!

Check out the blog, which is linked in bio, for more tips and information.

#naturalcleaning #naturalcleaners #naturalcleaningproducts #homemadecleaner #homemadecleaningproducts #diycleaner #diycleaningproducts
Muscadines are the superfood of the South. Put you Muscadines are the superfood of the South. Put your fall harvest to good use with this homemade muscadine vinegar recipe. 

Ferment your way to good health 🍇

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It's never too early to start preparing for next y It's never too early to start preparing for next year's harvest!

Muscadines are the SUPERFOOD of the South.

Learn all about the many health benefits such as anti-aging, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Plus, learn how to ferment muscadines into your own homemade muscadine vinegar, which is perfect for homemade salad dressings.

The recipe is very similar to homemade apple cider vinegar.

-combine muscadines, honey, and water in a mason jar
-add a fermentation weight and breathable cloth on top
-1st fermentation: 2-3 weeks
-2nd fermentation: 4-6+ weeks
-jar and seal for later use!

(FYI- the last photo is a vinegar SCOBY produced while making this muscadine vinegar recipe.)

Full recipe plus tips are on the blog, which is linked in my bio. Bookmark for the next muscadine season 😉.

#superfoods #fermentation #fruitvinegar #FallRecipes #southernfood #grapes #gardening
🍇 Muscadine vinegar recipe coming your way! Fruit 🍇 Muscadine vinegar recipe coming your way!

Fruit vinegars are so easy to make. They are full of health benefits and reduce food-waste.

Stay tuned!

#FallRecipes #fruitvinegar #fermentation #muscadinegrapes #HarvestSeason
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Kefir grains are an awesome natural probiotic.

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Raw apple cider vinegar with the "mother" is the b Raw apple cider vinegar with the "mother" is the boost your gut health needs.

Super easy to make at home and full of benefits and uses.

Fermentation 101 for any beginner!

#apples #appleseason #applerecipes #applecidervinegar #fallrecipes
🍎 Raw apple cider vinegar is a must-have for anyon 🍎 Raw apple cider vinegar is a must-have for anyone wanting to improve their gut health. Super easy to make at home, ensuring you get all the benefits without any pasteurization.

🍎 Being the ultimate no-waste recipe, homemade apple cider vinegar ensures even scraps get put to good use!

🍎 How to make:

-simply add sliced apples or apple scraps to a mason jar
-add water, sugar, and a splash of a previously made batch of apple cider vinegar (or store-bought)
-stir everything together
-cover with a breathable cloth, leave on your counter, and stir daily
-1st fermentation: 2-3 weeks
-strain and place liquid in a new mason jar
-2nd fermentation: 4-6 weeks
-you have successfully made apple cider vinegar!

🍎 Tips and troubleshooting can be found in the post "How to Make Raw Apple Cider Vinegar" on the blog

#apples #appleseason #applerecipes #fallrecipes #applecidervinegar #guthealth
🍎 Homemade apple cider vinegar in the works! Perf 🍎 Homemade apple cider vinegar in the works!

Perfect way to use apple scraps when making homemade applesauce.

Bubbles are a sign of healthy fermentation 🙌

Applesauce recipe on the blog!

Apple cider vinegar recipe coming soon...

#fallrecipes #applerecipes #applesauce #applecidervinegar #fermentation
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