The afternoon slump is REAL! What is it about the afternoon that makes your mind so tired? Working for many hours that morning? Straining your brain on specific projects or work that needed to get done? Yes, those all happen but you can’t just wind down everyday when the clock hits 2pm. That is why […]
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How To Recognize And Encourage Kids Strengths
My nine year old son is at math camp this week. Yep, math camp. It wasn’t exactly the destination that he was hoping for but it is turning out great all the same. A surprise to me since he struggled a little early in his school career with math and a surprise to him because […]
1st Birthday Gift Ideas From Parents
For every new parent, one of the biggest milestones in their child’s life is that very special first birthday. So many changes happen in that first year for the baby and the new parents and the first birthday is a time to stand back and think, “Wow, that was one year of amazing awesomeness and […]
Sugar Lime DIY Exfoliating Body Scrub
During the summer months my skin seems to need a little more exfoliation than other times of the year. It can feel dry and parched mostly from being out in the sun and not to mention a little icky from the sunscreen, bug spray and sweat that most everyone carriers around on their skin during […]
3 Quick Mindfulness Exercises To Improve Your Morning
This society we live in so fast paced! It can be a real challenge just to be in the moment. Well, today I have Rachael Todd, who has a certificate in positive psychology and health coaching to share with us some daily mindfulness exercises and great tips for being more present in our lives.Utilizing her […]
Native Plants Landscaping- Benefits And Tips
I spent nearly four years landscaping with native plants in a state park creating a butterfly garden for visitors to enjoy. Essentially I was just transplanting wild native plants and flowers into the park’s native plants landscaping area to attract beautiful species of birds and butterflies and even frogs, toads and lizards. Attracting wildlife to […]
The Mayapple Plant And Transplanting Mayapples
Whether you are creating edible landscaping for your homestead or you just enjoy native plants, mayapples are a great choice. Mayapples are fairly easy to grow and this edible wild food can be found for in large quantities right out in the woods. First, I will tell you some general information about the mayapple plant. […]