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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
8 Natural Mosquito Bite Remedies
Summer’s in full swing and so are the bugs. If you live anywhere near water like we do, (we live a couple blocks from a river) you know all too well that these little buggers show up out of no where and ruin your day. While the best way to not deal with bites […]
7 Eco Friendly Ways to Get Fit
I try to incorporate being green into anything I can when practical. This goes for the rooms of my home, what I buy and habits I have developed. Since fitness is a huge part of my life, I decided that I needed to add some green to my fitness routine, too. While I tend to […]
How to Make Lavender Infused Oil
I love essential oils and one of my favorite is lavender. While essential oils are great, they are also kind of spendy and need to be diluted with a carrier oil. They are a process to make as well, and most people don’t have the time, patience or equipment to make them at home. […]
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 […]
Diabetic Friendlier Heart Shaped Popcorn Balls
With Valentine’s Day coming up really quick on us, you may be on the lookout for recipes for treats. Because I am diabetic, I try to make treats that are just a bit more diabetic friendly than some of the yummy recipes I see out there. I realize that not everyone is looking for this, […]
Tips for Doing Yoga When you are Plus Sized
Please note that I am not a physician or medical practitioner and cannot give advice on starting an exercise program. Check with your doctor before starting any sort of exercise regimen. I started doing yoga a while back. I decided to do it because I often have stiff, sore muscles due to chronic pain caused […]
How I failed the first Time I tried Getting Fit and What I am Doing This Time
There’s been several times in my life that I tried to get fit for one reason or another. With it being the season to make New Year’s resolutions, I thought now would be a good time to discuss the mistakes I’ve made in the past In the hopes that it could help you if you’re […]
9 Easy New Year’s Resolutions for your Mind, Body and Home
The new year is almost here and for many people that means making a new year’s resolution or two. The problem with new year’s resolutions is, they are often hard to keep and not practical. A new year’s resolution doesn’t have tp be something elaborate or hard to be life-changing. You can simply make easy […]
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 […]
#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. […]
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, […]
Tips for Doing Your First Color Run
I did my first color run 2 years ago. It was so much fun because it was also my first 5K. I did it with my then-12 year old daughter. Since then, I have enjoyed a lot of fun runs, but my favorite so far has been the ones with all the color. A color […]
5 Reasons to Work Out That Have Nothing to do with Weight Loss
When many people start working out, they often do it with the intentions of losing weight. This isn’t a bad goal to have, but it can be a rather frustrating one, too. Weight loss can have its ups and downs and with that comes a lot of feeling like you will never achieve your goals. […]