There are times when communities come together such as during natural disasters and times when everyone is being effected by something global or local. These times can be so stressful, but I am a firm believer in helping each other the get through anything. If we stay strong as a community, really big things can […]
Homelife
Ways to Kill Boredom When You Are Stuck Inside
Being stuck inside, especially when the weather is amazing outside, can really be a real bummer. You just want to go out and enjoy it. Sometimes though, we have to send time indoors and this can lead to serious boredom. Whether it’s you or your kids that are driving you crazy with the boredom blues, […]
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How to Organize When You Don’t Have A lot Of Space
With this move, I had to downsize a ton. We have far less space for organizing and storing and it was quite a task. I quickly learned some ways to organize with very little room and wanted to share with you my tips in case you find yourself in the same place as me. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
How to Teach Your Child to Love Nature
Samantha is sharing tips on how to teach your child to love nature. I grew up in Montana and nature was and still is a big part of my life then and now. How to Encourage Your Child to Love Nature In this age of TV, computers, and electronic gadgets, children are […]
How to Cut Your Use of Plastic
It’s no secret that plastic is not good for our environment. Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that it uses lots of resources and puts toxic waste into our environment as well as plastic pretty much never breaking down. While it is almost impossible to avoid plastic entirely in […]
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Tips for Saving on Winter Sports Gear
With the chill of winter already taking place in many parts of the country and snow starting to fall at higher elevations, you may be thinking about winter sports. Just like warm-weather sports, winter sports are great for exercise, but winter sports gear can get quite pricey, especially if you plan on going on […]
Tips for Making Food Last Longer
Food is one of the biggest expenses in most people’s budget next to their home and cars. So, it makes sense to not waste it and find ways to make it go further and last longer. Other than storing it in the refrigerator in containers, what else can you be doing to make your […]
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12 Last Minute DIY gifts
We have all been there. You think you have everyone covered for your Christmas gift list and then (PANIC!) you forgot someone or you could not figure out what to get that person who is hard to buy for. Maybe, you just want to whip out a couple of quick home made gifts, but are […]
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12 Fun Ways to Wrap Your Gifts
I thought it might be fun to round up of some fun ways to wrap your gifts that strayed away from the typical store-bought paper and ribbon. I haven’t even wrapped my gifts for Christmas (shhh!) yet so it got me thinking that there has to be some awesome wrapping ideas out there. As usual, […]
20 Low Cost Random Acts Of Kindness Anyone Can Do
With Christmas just around the corner, many people think of doing those special things for others. This is, after all, the season of giving. In the spirit of the season, I have made it my personal goal to do 12 days of random acts of kindness leading up to Christmas. While I may not […]
5 Ways to Stay Sane this Holiday Season
This post is sponsored by Groupon. Although this post is compensated, All opinions are my own. Are you getting excited or nervous for the upcoming holidays? I was just saying to my husband the other day that I can’t believe Thanksgiving is already here and then it’s the crazy month of December! Out […]
How to Naturally Preserve a Pumpkin
Its really close to Halloween and if you are like most people celebrating, you probably have your pumpkin and are ready to carve it. There’s nothing worse than a Jack-o-lantern that falls apart only a few days after you carve it. It’s important to learn how to preserve this gourd for as long as […]