I live with chronic pain as a daily thing. I mean, that’s probably obvious since I said ‘chronic’, right? My point is, living with it can be quite an adjustment and something that can take years to get ‘used to’ (even though we almost never do, right?). This means trying out many things to see […]
Author: Christine
How to Be Self-Sufficient in the City
I dream of owning a cabin in the woods or at least a piece of property one day. I have always lived in the city and most of my adult life has been spent in apartment living and/or living with roommates and now my family. For the longest time, I felt this really limited me […]
Natural Ways to Relieve Congestion
It may be coming close to the end of the cold and flu season, but unfortunately that means the allergy season is just around the corner. For many people, this is also a time of sniffles and sneezes as well as a ride of the congestion train. While there are many over the counter and […]
100+ Things to be Happy About
I don’t know about anyone else, but as winter drags on and spring seems to take forever to get here in Montana, I start to feel the effects of lethargy, frustration and even depression. I started keeping a journal of things to be happy about to not only help myself remember even little things matter […]
7 Things You Should Do Every Morning Before Breakfast (For a Positive & Productive Day)
Since it is a new year and January is typically the month people start to organize everything from garages to themselves, I decided to reflect over some of the new things I have implemented over the past year and month and share with you what is working. I find that when I start my […]
Making a Cleaning Routine
Almost all of us love a clean home. Those that don’t, often belong on a show that will remain nameless (I watch it and immediately feel the urge to clean, why is that 😉 ) One of the biggest issues many people face is getting into a routine that fits their schedule for cleaning. We […]
9 Things You Need in Your Cleaning Arsenal
Many people think you need to have a ton of different cleaners and many styles of brushes to clean your whole home, top to bottom. This is simply not true. In fact, you really only need 10 things in your stash of cleaning materials minus the obvious mop and broom.And, you don’t need chemical cleaners, […]
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 […]
How to be the Perfect House This Halloween for Trick or Treaters
If you went trick or treating as a kid, you probably had one house that was the favorite of neighborhood kids. It was the home that kids talked about for weeks before Halloween because it had become legendary in kid circles. It was more than just a place to ring the doorbell and get a […]
Healthy Fast Food Recipes You Can Make at Home
Ashley is sharing easy fast food recipes that you can make at home that are healthier versions. I love going out to eat mostly because I am not the greatest cook in the world, but also because it tastes so yummy. However, eating fast food all the time can get expensive and it’s not been […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Low Carb Pumpkin Treats
It’s almost fall! For many people, that means its pumpkin season. Stores and brands start going nuts with pumpkin spice flavored stuff and although I personally am not a huge fan of pumpkin stuff, I have to admit, I do enjoy the scent of pumpkin spice goodies baking in the oven. I also own several […]
Food Safety Basics for Home Cooks
I am sure most of you know that I have a passion for food. Something else that is a passion of mine might seen kind of strange, but the two are very related. One could almost say I am obsessed with this other subject; cooking in a clean kitchen. What most people call the […]
DIY Mozzarella Cheese Recipe
 DIY Mozzarella Cheese Recipe  I wish I lived in the country and could have chickens, a huge garden and a few other animals. I dream of homesteading. For now, though, I am stuck in the city in a small apartment so I have to make the best of it. One of my favorite […]
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7 Ways To Save On Dental Costs
Dental bills are one of the most expensive regular treatments needed by everyone. Many people skip dental care because the expense is so high. You don’t have to skip dental care if you know how to save on these important and much needed procedures. And since we are going into the season of sweets, […]