Ashley is sharing tips on helping kids with anxiety. Last year, I found out my 8-year old had generalized anxiety disorder. I also have anxiety, so it wasnāt surprising that my child struggled with it too. However, it was definitely hard to hear, and I wanted to help him. Through these struggles, I have found […]
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Everyday Spending Myths & Facts
In the land of finances, it is often hard to know what or whom to believe. Financial worries are extremely stressful and with all kinds of information out there, it is hard to know what is fact and what is fiction. Here are some common myths about your money and finances and what is […]
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Stuff to Do When You Have Extra Time
If I saw this title of the blog Iām writing now a year ago, I would have heartily laughed and said, “Yeah right. Whatās this extra time stuff you speak about”? Well, sometimes things just change and since it seems that a lot of us have extra time these days, I thought I may try […]
How to Help Your Neighbors in Times of Stress
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 […]
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 itās you or your kids that are driving you crazy with the boredom blues, […]
Best Plants To De-Stress Your Home and Purify The Air
People depend on plants for a lot. Plants provide us with food in the form of fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds, and nuts. They provide material for rope, wood, and many other items that we use every day. But they do something much more important than this. Photosynthesis Humans inhale oxygen and we exhale carbon dioxide. […]
10 Uses for Plain White Vinegar
Itās amazing what you can do with simple ingredients. Vinegar is a household product that most people have in their kitchens. Vinegar is cheap. It makes awesome salad dressing, but did you know vinegar is so versatile it can be used in so many more ways? Take a peek at my list for 10 ways […]
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How to Organize When You Donāt 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 donāt 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 […]
Making a Cleaning Routine
Almost all of us love a clean home. Those that donāt, often belong on a show that will remain nameless (I watch it and immediately feel the urge to clean, why is that š ) 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 donāt 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 arenāt. Here are some tips for keeping yours happy. How […]
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20+ Natural Ways to Scent Your Home
Your home is your sanctuary. At least, thatās 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 donāt 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 […]
Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips
In an effort to make simple changes to going green, one way you can do this is by following greener tips for saving energy and time. I love the added bonus of saving money as well! Eco-Friendly Laundry Tips If you are really wanting to go green all the way with your laundry, […]
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 […]