Are you looking for the perfect gift for your child’s teacher? Well, Teacher Appreciation Week is typically celebrated during the first full week of May. With summer fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to show our teachers some much-earned appreciation! This year, skip the “#1 Teacher” mug and go for teacher appreciation gifts that are homemade […]
Blackberry Smoothie Recipe
Making smoothies at home is a great way to get some fresh fruit and vegetables into your diet plus you can control all the variables and know exactly what is inside. You can choose organic produce and you can choose plant based milks instead of dairy to make your smoothie even greener and healthier! The color […]
Career Woman: Finding Balance With Family
Choices about careers and families are much different for women now than they were 50 years ago. Many women today don’t want to have to choose between career vs family. They want both, and society tells us we can have both. But both often means burnout and feeling like you’re not giving enough of yourself […]
Companion Planting Chart For Natural Pest Control [Free Printable]
Just like people enjoy having a good companion who enriches their lives plants feel similarly. Plants enjoy compatible neighbors next to whom a healthy existence can be easily achieved. When this phenomenon occurs naturally in the wild it’s simply the result of certain species being in the right place at the right time. When gardeners […]
How To Deal with the Death of a Loved One and Grief
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things you can go through, and yet it’s something that most people will eventually need to cope with. Learning how to deal with death of a loved one is no small feat. Furthermore, every time you lose someone, it’s a different type of pain. This means that […]
How to Ship Luggage and Trunks to Summer Camp
A great way to get kids out exploring is to send them off to summer camp. Sleep away summer camps are some of the first times our kids get to experience independence from their parents! They also make new friends, try new activities, and learn so many important life skills. But first, they have to […]
Handy Spring Cleaning Checklist And Tips
Spring is in the air and it is time to tackle Spring Cleaning! Some folks dread cleaning while others derive an intense satisfaction of achievement when the job is done. Either way, cleaning is an important part of keeping our homes a healthy environment and making them feel inviting for all. To help make Spring […]