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 […]
Author: Christine
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 […]
10+ Perfect Fruit Salads for Summer Get-Togethers
Ashley is sharing some great fruit salad recipes that are perfect for all of your backyard BBQs and family reunions! When I think of a fruit salad, I tend to think of a bunch of fruit cut up and thrown into a bowl. However, that can get a little boring. With these 10 perfect fruit […]
I tried “Family Cloth” for a Month- Here’s How it Went
If you spend any amount of time on the internet like I do, you have maybe come across the idea of Family Cloth. If you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about- let me break it down for you. Essentially, family cloth is reusable toilet ‘paper’. It’s what a lot of people would […]
How to Eat Sustainably on your Vacation
When most people go on vacation, they don’t think too much about food choices. When you are traveling, it seems to be a little harder to eat sustainably since you don’t often have the option of being “picky”. If eating sustainably, is important to you, even while you are on vacation, than this […]
10 Things You Can Buy at the Dollar Store to help You be More Green
One thing I hear very frequently is that going green is costly and too much out of people’ budgets to do financially and practically. You don’t have to spend a fortune to buy Eco-friendly items these days and quite a few of them can be found right at your local dollar store. Check […]
Triple Cherry Pie Recipe
I live in Washington state. For many people that means that our biggest harvest is apples, but something else Washington is known for is cherries, especially of the Rainier type. Rainier cherries were actually developed in the state of Washington in the 50’s and are a cross between Bing and Van Cherries. Cherries can […]
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Tips for Going to a Pick Your Own Orchard
I feel incredibly lucky to live where I do near an entire community that is solely geared towards pick your own food, sometimes called U-Pick farms. Located just outside of Spokane, WA, where I live is a place called Green Bluff. Green bluff is a cluster of farms that are open to the public […]
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How to Build a Summer Wardrobe on the Cheap
Everyone knows that with the changing of seasons, there often comes the changing of your wardrobe and when that includes others besides yourself, it can get quite spendy. Here are some tips for updating your summer wardrobe without blowing your vacation fund. How to Build a Summer Wardrobe on the Cheap First, […]
No-Churn Vegan Cherry Banana Sorbet with Added Protein
This is a sponsored post. I was sent product in order to write this on behalf of the advertiser. The recipe and post was written by me. This perfect treat is great for the hot and long says of summer ahead. Plus, it has added protein and no added sugar. This makes my cherry banana […]
Avoid this summer threat!- Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke
It seems to happen to me every summer. I forget the dangers of being in the sun too long and I end up with some minor burns and heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion can be very dangerous, as can sunburns.The CDC estimates that 400 people die from heat stroke/exhaustion every year! To avoid this summer […]
#ad Strawberry Peach Wine Slushie
Most seasons bring up a few foods and moods that seem to stick to them. For me, summer is all about fresh fruit, wine and any kind of BBQ food I can enjoy. It’s about cool evenings, time spent outdoors and travel for me. While I would love to travel across the seas this […]
6 Ways to Have an Eco-Friendly Wedding
When I got married in 2009, I admit I wasn’t as ‘green’ as I am now. My green lifestyle changes have been a journey for me and I was in the baby steps portion of it at that point. I didn’t even think of doing things in a more Eco-friendly way at the time. […]
Are You the Missing Blood Type?
For shares that include a brand URL, please include the #ad hashtag in your social share. This post is sponsored by Blood Systems. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Friends and Readers, last year I told you my story of how a blood donation literally saved my life during a surgery I was […]
Vegan Stinging Nettle Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Made in My Vitamix!)
I cannot tell you how excited I am to share this recipe with you today. I totally put my everything into it, even though my Vitamix E310 Explorian did most of the work. I recently was sent a Vitamix E310 Explorian and since we are smoothie lovers in this house, it has really gotten […]
‘Cheezy’ Taco Popcorn with a hint of Lime
This post is sponsored by Malaysian Palm Oil and is through Mom’s Meet. All opinions are my own. I carefully select brands I know my readers will love! I’m just gonna put it out there; two things I could never live without are popcorn and cheese. I literally eat popcorn several times a week and […]