Welcome to Makarios Ranch

We are very busy here at Makarios Ranch, and may not be able to blog very often, but we look forward to sharing fun adventures, as well as things we have learned which help make life happier, healthier, and more earth friendly!



Mar 11, 2010, A real nightmare

It is almost 2 in the morning, and I still can't sleep. I lost my Angel almost two weeks ago, and the nightmare of this healthy 20 year old Mare, whom

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Mar 11, 2010, John's Chocolate Vienna Speckle Cake with Strawberries

my friend John made this cake for the Oscar party at my house. It's amazing!!! Vienna Speckle Torte from Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate An airy sponge

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Mar 7, 2010, Spicy Cheesy Olive Puffs

These are SO easy to make, and are super delicious! You can mix & match the doughs and olives for a great variety~ but IMHO, the tart green olives with

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Mar 4, 2010, Living Off The Grid With Photovoltaic Electricity & Evacuated Solar Tubes

I have been living Off The Grid since 1971--Fun with the Sun, what an adventure!!

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Mar 4, 2010, Going Green , Living Organic -- Doing Our Part To Save Our Planet & Ourselves

Going Green, Living Organic ---- each of us can have a profoundly positive influence on our planet & those around us!

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Feb 28, 2010, Receive Great Rewards For Loyalty To Fabulous Brand

Rewards for loyalty to fabulous, natural, organic products {that you use all day, every day} is Awesome

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Feb 11, 2010, A Great Sunscreen Can Reduce Aging

A Great sunscreen ---being committed to one can pay big health dividends in the future!

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Feb 3, 2010, An Excellent Skin Care Regimen Can Make All The Difference for Anti Aging!!

An excellent skin care regimen, followed every day, can do wonders for Anti Aging the skin

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Feb 3, 2010, Sun Damage --Prevention, Protection, and Treatments Can Help Keep Skin Safe

My personal journey through sunburn and sun damage, seeking sunburn treatment.

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Feb 3, 2010, Getting Serious About Sun Safety

In this day and age, Sun Safety should be high on each of our priority lists!

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Jan 31, 2010, Riding Backwards!!!

I have a 15yr. old bay, Quarter horse mare who luvs me to death and I luv her the same. When I ride I do this excersice called around the world, it is

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Jan 31, 2010, French Silk Pie Or Pudding

In the 1940s & 50s, The Craftwood Inn, Manitou Springs, Co, was famous for it's French Silk Pie. The recipe was top secret and never given out, but one

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Jan 14, 2010, Unique Rx For Health, a Prescription That Will Change Your Life

This Rx for health is a prescription for building health through preventative nutrition & supplementation.

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Jan 14, 2010, HEALTHY Aging Inside And Out~ For the Best Life Possible

We take Anti Aging very seriously here at beautiful Makarios Ranch. After all, life is too short to be getting older than we feel !!

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Dec 23, 2009, Homemade Eggnog Big Batch or Single Serving

12 Eggs (separating 6 of them is optional) BEAT until light & creamy. Very gradually, beat in 1 lb. powdered sugar & 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly add 2

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Dec 6, 2009, Ma's Schrafft's Brandy Sauce

VERY fond memories from my childhood~~Ma loved Mincemeat Pie, and of course it had to be covered with her Brandy Sauce!!! ALSO, this is an excellent

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Nov 7, 2009, Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Nutty Crust

Ingredients: 1 cup All purpose flour 1 cup ground hazelnut powder (Trader Joe's) 2/3 cup packed Brown Sugar 3/4 cup melted Butter 1 cup dry roasted

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Nov 4, 2009, Makarios Ranch on the Turquoise Trail, Horseback Riding for experienced riders

Here at Makarios Ranch, we specialize in experienced riders, but have less vigorous rides for less experienced riders

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Oct 19, 2009, Using An Organic Oven Cleaner Can Be Life-saving

An organic oven cleaner can make your home a lot greener and healthier

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Oct 19, 2009, Fabulous Organic Cleaning Wipes ---Make Your Own!

If you are looking for Organic Cleaning Wipes that you ''make'' yourself, and costs under a penny to use, this might be the solution for you.

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Oct 19, 2009, Spicy Yogurt Ginger Chicken

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 c. organic, non-fat plain yogurt 4-8 T. grated fresh ginger 3 T. olive oil 1 1/2 - 2 t. cayenne pepper 1 t.

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Oct 14, 2009, My Favorite Homemade Dog Treats Recipe

Our dogs love homemade dog treats, and this is my favorite recipe!

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Oct 4, 2009, Pomegranate Pudding For Health and Nutrition

A simple, delicious pomegranate pudding that will make you feel terrific!

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Oct 4, 2009, Heart Health --- Essential For Quality Of Life & Longevity.

Looking for tips for Heart Health? We have some good ones!

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Oct 3, 2009, Pet Care For All Sorts of Critters

If you are looking for great pet care tips, we have lots of them for you!

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Oct 2, 2009, Lifestyle Freedom, The Only Life To Live!

Lifestyle freedom means time freedom, financial freedom, and a joyful life every day!

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Oct 2, 2009, Green Chile Apple Crisp Cake

15 Chopped or sliced Apples, just about any kind will do 2 cups packed Brown Sugar 1-2 cups Chopped Green Chile (I used some that were roasted and

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Sep 30, 2009, Super Moist Chocolate Cake

If you have been looking for a recipe for a dark chocolate cake that is always moist and never fails, give this one a try. Ingredients Cake * 2

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Aug 27, 2009, Global Warming is Controversial & Frightening, Can Humans Help?

Whether Global Warming is human caused or not, it's still up to each of us to respect our planetary home.

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Aug 26, 2009, Equine Melanoma Is A Very Challenging Horse Owner's Issue With Few Solutions

If you are dealing with equine melanoma, we have suggestions from our personal journey.

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Aug 26, 2009, Great Dry Skin Care That Really Does Work

If you are looking for dry skin care, we could have some great solutions!

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Aug 26, 2009, Each Of The 7 Colic Herbs Has Cleansing Properties

These ''Colic Herbs'' have been a great blessing for our horses.

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Aug 26, 2009, Traveling or Camping With Horses? Water Can Be A Challenge

Try this fabulous automatic water system when traveling or camping with horses!

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Aug 26, 2009, Bursitis Does Not Have To Hamper Your Life!

If you would like Bursitis Pain to subside, we might have some hints for you.

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Aug 26, 2009, Bareback Pads --We Have Tried Several, Here Are Our Reviews

If you have been looking at Bareback Pads, see what we think of these.

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Aug 26, 2009, Fabulous Anti Aging Skin Care For All Skin Types and Ages

Searching for anti aging skin care techniques and products? We may have solutions for you.

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Aug 26, 2009, Anti Aging Skin Care and so much more!

Anti Aging Skin Care --- plus the additional elements of anti aging inside and out!

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Aug 26, 2009, Anti Aging Supplements Nourish You Inside & Outside

Looking for Anti Aging Supplements that can truly change your life?

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Aug 26, 2009, Bentonite, Volcanic Ash in Water, Nature's alternative to Antibiotics

Bentonite -- it's uses, it's properties, and why it works so well.

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Aug 23, 2009, Never Say Die & Can We Slow Aging

Newsweek Magazine Online had a couple of fabulous articles recently about Slowing The Aging Process. Never Say Die -- Step aside, quacks. The

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Aug 23, 2009, Sleeping Better, Less Shaking, Better Nutrient Absorption

I am finally up to my full tsp of Super Grape Tonic! And I am as glad as ever that I didn't give up. I already mentioned the white coating on my

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Aug 23, 2009, Natural Organic Burn Remedy

This same natural, organic cleaner is amazing on burns of all sorts! NOT NOT an ''official'' use of the product, NOT on the label.... but boy has it

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Aug 23, 2009, I Lost 45 Lbs. And Many Inches

Annie asked me to share my story and here it is. I promise to get a before/after photo to you soon! I have been very health and active my entire

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Aug 23, 2009, Soft Vitamin Nourished Skin

Can vitamins really enter through your skin and help it repair and become more healthy and radiant? YES YES!!! Wish i remembered the exact year,

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Aug 23, 2009, Baby Yak Loves His Bottle

When we first got Solo he was about 4 weeks old. We nick named him Mr. Buttinski because he did not like us, and he'd crash into our legs at every

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Aug 23, 2009, Horse Joint Pain Greatly Reduced

My 3/4 Arabian gelding, Baskips Amarhett, Rhett for short, came to me just before his 5th bday. He was always a bit sore and took short steps, hind

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Aug 23, 2009, Lifelong Painful Knees Now Feel Great!

When I was young, I did a lot of barrel racing. One time we were racing around a barrel and my horse slipped; the two of us lay on the ground

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Aug 23, 2009, Natural Supplements Relieve Post TPLO Joint Pain

When Chile Pepper was 4 years old, he suddenly became very lame. He had torn the ACL in his left stifle ( complex joint in the hind legs of quadruped

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Aug 23, 2009, Post TPLO Arthritis Improved With Supplements

When Chile Pepper was 4 years old, he suddenly became very lame. He had torn the ACL in his left stifle (complex joint in the hind legs of quadruped

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Aug 23, 2009, A 10 Minute Face Lift, Naturally, Simply!

If you would like a 10 minute face lift, we have some tips for you!!

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