I don’t often do diabetes posts, but I do have diabetes and it is a grueling disease to manage. As if poking your finger a million times is fun, right? One thing about diabetes, though, is there are a lot of freebies out there for diabetics to take advantage of. I am not an expert […]
DIYs to Make with Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal is everywhere these days. It used to just be used for detoxing the inside, (its’ actually what they put in your stomach in the ER in cases of poisoning) but now, people are seeing that it can have benefits for detoxing skin and can be used for whole body care. I discovered activated […]
#ad 7 Tips for Putting Together the Perfect Romantic Picnic
My wedding anniversary just passed and since my husband and I are the outdoorsy type, we decided to plan a romantic picnic. It occurred to me that since this was a picnic for the two of us to celebrate our special day, that it should be more of an experience rather than just lunch together. […]
#ad 6 Tips for Faster Muscle Recovery
This post is sponsored by Stoneridge Orchards. All opinions are my own. I just got back from the first 5K of the season for me. It was a perfect day. The weather was nice at about 60 degrees with a cool breeze blowing. I feel that awesome ‘runner’s high’ from crossing the finish line. This […]
DIY Citrus Soap Jellies
The moment I saw the concept of Lush’s Soap Shower Jelly on social media, I knew I needed some. I never did get a chance to get any because I am not that great at ordering stuff online. I’m still a bit old school in that realm as I prefer to buy certain things in […]
The Difference Between Essential Oil and Fragrance Oil
Today’s post is written by Lea Harrison, a Certified Aromatherapist. She discusses Fragrance Oils vs. Essential Oils. There are a lot of great things about natural oils, particularly essential oils and fragrance oils we have heard everyday. They are usually present in different health and skin care products. How can you tell the […]
Hemp and Milk Bath Bombs
I wasn’t sure if I could authentically call these bath bombs as they have nothing in them that will fizz. The fizz is something most people expect with bath bombs, after all. However, since they are something round you put in a bath in order to enhance it, I decided the name was still fitting. […]
Tips for Shopping at a Goodwill Outlet Store
Do you ever wonder what happens to things that don’t get sold in thrift stores so they can make room for more stuff? When I lived in Montana, I had no idea there was a such thing as a Goodwill Outlet. It wasn’t until I moved to a larger city that this became a ‘thing’ […]
#ad 5 Green Travel Tips for Earth Month
#ad This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of megabus.com. The opinions and text are all mine. When you think of traveling, you probably don’t think that it can be an Eco-friendly thing to do. The truth is, traveling can be done very green and Eco-conscious and when I travel, I try […]
How to Get Rid of Instant Pot Ring Odor
When I got my instant Pot a few months ago and started using it on a regular basis almost immediately, I very quickly learned that the silicone ring on the inside of the lid responsible for the sealing that happens with the appliance picks up any and every odor. I had made the mistake of […]
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DIY Easy Mini Goat’s Milk Charcoal Detox Soap
I love to use activated charcoal in all kinds of ways here at my home. I bought some activated charcoal tablets over a year ago and I have all kinds of ways I like to use them that don’t include taking them internally, although I could. I find that buying them this way helps me […]
Vegan Hacks to Try
My stepdaughter is vegan and has been for almost a year now. While I did my own stint with vegetarianism a couple of years ago, I have never been vegan. I personally could maybe do vegetarian again, but that’s another conversation for another time. In any case, we have done a lot of learning here […]
Love The Earth Cookies
For many people, Earth Day (April 22 this year) is just another day. For someone like me that has a bit of a hippie in them, earth Day is an important holiday and one that I actually love celebrating. While I totally believe in the mantra, “Earth Day, Every Day”, I also love that this […]
5 Ways to Be More Eco-friendly in a Hotel
When we are at home, it is much easier to be more green. It becomes such a part of our lives that we get so used to it and forget that hotels and travel destinations don’t often have the same accommodations as we do at home. This is changing, though! As more and more hotels […]
20 Perfect Gifts for Cactus Lovers
I normally don’t do posts like this, but I have become a real fan of cacti and succulents over the years (I even have some cactus leggings!) and admittedly, I was hunting down some things to add to my Amazon wish list and thought I would share them with you, my readers, just in case […]
DIY Fizzing Peppermint Toilet Powder
No one really enjoys cleaning the toilet. I know I don’t. It’s even more fun when men or boys live in your home. You probably know what I’m talking about so I will just leave it at that. In any case, I cant stand the harsh commercial cleaners available on the market. They often […]