I don’t know about you, but I just hate spending money on anything that isn’t a necessity especially when it benefits me. Although, I tend to be on the frugal side, I still want my home to feel inviting and welcoming, but home décor can be pricey. If you want the benefit of a warm, […]
How to Save Money on Organic Coffee
I will admit it- I’m not a big coffee fan, however, my husband would hook himself up to an IV of it if he could, and he doesn’t just want any coffee, but organic or fair trade coffee that doesn’t “hurt the orangutans”. I’ll get into that last part in a minute because I think […]
50 Low Carb Game Day Snacks
Low carb and game day do not usually go together. There are high carb beverages and snacks such as pretzels and chips everywhere, not to mention high carb drinks like beer and soda. How can you enjoy the Big Game with so many high carb goodies around and nothing for you to munch on that […]
The Benefits of Meditation
There are many ways people manage stressful events in their life or just the daily grind. Meditation is simply one way I manage my anxiety and stress. I find that when I get into the habit of meditating daily, often for just very short periods of time, I am less stressed and […]
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. […]
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20+ Natural Ways to Scent Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary. At least, that’s what I try to do in my home. I like to fill mine with all kinds of wonderful sights (with carefully chosen decor) and scents that make moods appear from energized to relaxed. Something I don’t like is artificial scents. I try to make my rooms smell […]
Tips for Caring for Air Plants
Air plants (also officially known as Tillandsia) are pretty hard to kill so they are a great plant for those that worry they will kill any plant under their care. Air plants are very interesting because they can appear to be dead, when really they aren’t. Here are some tips for keeping yours happy. How […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning Hacks
Ashley is sharing tips for using hydrogen peroxide in your home. Hydrogen Peroxide is a first aid necessity, but did you know it is also a great way to get things clean? In fact, Hydrogen Peroxide is one of those little miracles in a bottle that no one knows about. It’s frugal and very flexible […]
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Tips for Growing Aloe and 5 Uses
Aloe has long-been used for all sorts of ailments. It is a fairly easy plant to grow and is pretty hearty as well. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, the aloe plant can usually stay pretty healthy. Here are some tips for growing aloe and 5 uses for it. Tips […]
Autumn Crock-Pot Air Freshener
What scents remind you of Fall and Autumn? To me, it’s warm scents of cinnamon, apple butter and baking bread. It’s the smell of the autumn air with crunching leaves beneath my feet. It’s the smell of the harvest. These scents always makes me feel like Autumn is officially here! Isn’t it amazing what […]
How to Have a Zero Waste Kitchen
One of the biggest things that will eat into any food budget is waste. The funny thing about waste is, you often don’t realize how much you are truly throwing away because it is usually little by little that it happens. Waste is a huge issue in many American households and it not only […]
How to Save Money on Natural and Organic Beauty Products
Jess is sharing ways to get organic makeup and beauty products at lower costs. Buying anything in regards to our bodies can be incredibly expensive. I’m very picky about what I put on my face, which is why I am to purchase organic makeup and beauty products whenever I can. The secret to buying these […]
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 […]
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Instant Pot Dill Pickle Potato Salad
There are a couple of things I am very spoiled with. First, I grew up with a mom that is an amazing cook. The other is because of who she was. I got to eat homemade potato salad far more than I had to eat that stuff in the deli of your local grocery store. […]
Save your money! Dry your own herbs!
Herbs can be expensive, especially fresh ones. I often find that I buy way more than I could use for one meal. They are usually far more expensive than buying already dried herbs in bulk. However, every once in a while, I buy fresh ones or I sometimes grow my own or get a […]
The Reusable Straw Guide
As I have said before, I live in Washington state. Although I live on the Eastern side of the state, I am about 4 hours from Seattle and if you have been watching the latest buzz about this city, you have probably heard about the recent ban on plastic straws. At first, I rejoiced. I […]