Ashley is sharing tips on how to start a zero waste lifestyle with small changes. On average, every single person in the U.S. alone creates 4.4 pounds of trash per day, adding up to 2.6 TRILLION pounds per year ! That’s a lot of trash! Let’s face it; living a zero waste life isn’t going […]
Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
When it comes to summer eats, there is nothing quite like ice cream to cool you off. For many people, especially those who can’t have dairy, this is not an option. With myself, I am trying to maintain a better diet and the sugar free options for ice cream are just really not to my […]
Tips to Help Kids with Anxiety
Ashley is sharing tips on helping kids with anxiety. Last year, I found out my 8-year old had generalized anxiety disorder. I also have anxiety, so it wasn’t surprising that my child struggled with it too. However, it was definitely hard to hear, and I wanted to help him. Through these struggles, I have found […]
How to Save Money on Family Portraits
I always mean to get family pictures taken every year. It is sometimes a money issue, but more often than not, it is a time issue. I just forget and by the time the “good season” to do it is over, I say,”Oh well, maybe next year.”. It has actually been a couple years […]
Tips for Raising Eco-Conscious Kids
Ashley is sharing tips for raising kids that are Eco-friendly. Whether you are a person who takes the Earth very seriously, or you just want to do your part to keep are environment healthy, raising kids to be eco conscious is very important. Kids are our future, and their future depends upon an Earth that […]
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5 Tips for Teaching Your Kids to Meditate
Samantha is Sharing tips on helping children learn to meditate and why it is important. Children are natural meditators. They are intensely connected to the world around them. The present moment is the only thing they care about. It’s so much easier to teach kids to meditate than adults because they are open to new […]
Sandalwood Lemongrass DIY Beard Balm
For a couple of years, my husband grew a beard. He wasn’t logger status because he kept it trimmed, but he definitely enjoyed it when he had it. One day he just got tired of it and cut it into his signature goatee that I had always known on him. I had a love/hate […]
Deep Dish Low Sugar Apple Pie
There’s nothing quite like apple pie when it comes to a classic pie everyone can enjoy. This recipe takes a classic and makes it into a deep dish version that is sure to please. When I made this, it was gone the first day and I could barely get it out of the oven before […]
Tips for Buying Clothing at Thrift Stores
There are all kinds of deals that abound when you walk into a thrift store. You can get great deals on books, home decor and of course, furniture. One of the best deals is clothing, though, and most Thrift Stores have an over-abundance of it. It may seem simple when it comes to purchasing […]
Everyday Spending Myths & Facts
In the land of finances, it is often hard to know what or whom to believe. Financial worries are extremely stressful and with all kinds of information out there, it is hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. Here are some common myths about your money and finances and what is […]
Tips and Hacks for living with Diabetes Easier
Diabetes is a frustrating and complex disease, no matter what ‘type’ you have. It is pervasive in your life and seems to take over nearly all parts of it. I would say that a big portion of my times is spent managing, thinking about and treating my diabetes. Today, I am going to help you […]
Sugar Free Chai Tea Smoothies
Chai tea is one of my favorite indulgences. It’s aromatic taste is warm and inviting. However, in the summer, it is almost too hot for such a nice drink that I made this Chai Tea Smoothie to be able to enjoy my favorite drink all year long. It is made from my own Chai Tea […]
How To Lower Your Rent
Living expenses are outrageous these days and with fewer people buying home and opting for renting, the prices to rent seem to be going up and more and more complexes are being built every day. There are some ways you can reduce your rent if you are trying to get in a cheaper place […]
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7 “Weird” Beauty Tips You Should Try
Women and men have been doing at home beauty rescues and secrets for many years. The 50’s especially were a time of beauty hacks and using things like hemorrhoid cream to get rid of under eye puffiness. You probably have many things in your home right now that can help you with some of your […]
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Stuff to Do When You Have Extra Time
If I saw this title of the blog I’m writing now a year ago, I would have heartily laughed and said, “Yeah right. What’s this extra time stuff you speak about”? Well, sometimes things just change and since it seems that a lot of us have extra time these days, I thought I may try […]
All About Salt
If you have been a reader of my blog for a while now, you know I love cooking. One thing that is extremely important in improving the taste of your food is adding the right amount of salt and when you add it. I had it told to me on a daily basis in school, […]