Due to requests for reviewing of subscription boxes by readers and fans, I will be reviewing as many boxes as I can in order to provide a resource for you. This will all be placed under the “subscription box reviews’ tab in the menu of my blog. Please note, unless stated, I was not paid […]
Citrus Rose Lip Scrub
Lip scrubs are one of my favorite DIY beauty crafts to do. For one, they are incredibly easy to make. This means that they can be made on the fly and whenever your lips need a little TLC. With us heading into the fall season now, my lips are seeing the effects of the season. […]
5 Ways to Save Money at the Library For Teenagers and College Students
Recently, I decided to step into my local library to help my teenage stepdaughter find some things to do. She was bored over the summer and boredom and teenagers spells trouble most of the time. I hadn’t really been in the library for quite some time to be honest. I was amazed at all the […]
How to Help Those Affected By Wildfires
I don’t usually write posts like this. In general, I try to keep my blog upbeat and a place for folks to find comfort. However, while the hurricanes Harvey and Irma are hitting in the south, the areas I call home are burning up. This post isn’t supposed to be one about who has it […]
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Vegan Sushi Recipe
I make a mixture of vegan and vegetarian recipes here along with meat ones. This is because we like to eat a variety of foods and there are many different diets here as my husband and I try to eat ‘healthy’ (a very broad term that we have defined for ourselves to basically mean less […]
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Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark-Guest Post
Today’s post comes from Daniel Kao with Greetings of Grace. He made this delightful pressed flower bookmark. Enjoy! Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark If you’re thinking of an easy-to-do art project with Pressed Flowers, then making some Pressed Flower Bookmarks might just be the perfect idea for you! Fun, Adorable and certainly easy-to-do (You can even […]
Yogi Surprise Subscription Box Review
Due to requests for reviewing of subscription boxes by readers and fans, I will be reviewing as many boxes as I can in order to provide a resource for you. This will all be placed under the “subscription box reviews’ tab in the menu of my blog. Please note, unless stated, I was not paid […]
My Secret to Preventing Chub Rub
Heat Rash. Thigh Burn. Fire Thighs. Satan’s Curse. The Real Fire Crotch. No matter what you call it, it’s one of the most painful and annoying things for us active folks no matter what your size. (yes, people of all sizes get it) I lovingly refer to it as chub rub, personally, but that’s not […]
Green Road Trip Tips
When you think of taking a road trip, you don’t really think that it’s a green thing to do, but did you know that even if you travel across the country in a car you use less fuel than a plane? Stay sustainable on the road with these green road trip tips! Green Road Trip […]
#BeImpulsive The Importance of Donating Blood
This post is sponsored by Blood Systems, Inc. All opinions are my own. I never thought I would need a blood transfusion or donation in my life. I live a pretty decently boring life, don’t take extreme risks and I am in fairly decent health, at least when it came to needing invasive surgeries. […]
Gentleman’s Box Review
Due to requests for reviewing of subscription boxes by readers and fans, I will be reviewing as many boxes as I can in order to provide a resource for you. This will all be placed under the “subscription box reviews’ tab in the menu of my blog. Please note, unless stated, I was not paid […]
Is it Safe to Eat or Drink Essential Oils?
This is a controversy I have heard come up so many times in the natural and green living community. Is it really safe to eat, drink or ingest essential oils? The answer really depends on many factors and the biggest one is making sure you are asking a professional. While I am not a professional, […]
DIY Chocolate Lavender Fizzy Bath Powder
I have this lip balm I bought at the local co-op that is an intriguing flavor. It is chocolate lavender lip balm from Dagoba. At first, I thought this would be a scent I would not enjoy, but oddly enough not only do I enjoy it, but its mellow as well and can be great […]
#ad 5 Unique Dates for Active Couples
This post is sponsored by RecTennis. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own My husband and I make date night a large priority in our relationship. This has been something we have done since we got together and even though kids and all the trying times we have experienced in our […]
Why Shopping Local Matters
We have become such a global society. In some ways this has really opened us up to being able to expose ourselves to experiences and products we might not have had access to just a few years ago, but in a lot of ways, it is doing some damage to our local and global Eco-systems […]
How I Use my iPhone for Free
I am glued to my phone. I admit I am a Facebook junkie and being that I work online, having access to a smartphone really helps me do my job. So, in the winter, when I couldn’t pay my bill due some medical issues and not being able to cover it (I’m on a no […]