With summer weather in full swing, it’s important to keep our skin hydrated. Keeping your water bottle in arms reach is a good way to keep your body hydrated but what about our faces? I don’t know about you but if I’m not careful, my face can get pretty dry during the summer. I love […]
The Best Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
I love baking. It is so fun to create toasty, warm edibles that everyone will enjoy- like this pumpkin bundt cake! Making homemade baked goods is a greener choice because you are eliminating the packaging waste that you would have from the store and because you can choose as many organic ingredients as possible. It […]
Responsible Shopping- What Does It Really Mean?
Like most consumers, I had heard of responsible shopping and labels like Fair Trade. They had some meaning to me but until recently, I didn’t have the whole picture. With environmental issues there is just so much to be educated on when it come to the supply chain, social impact, and sustainable products. In this […]
DIY Felt Halloween Garland With Spooky Bat Template
We finally were able to get the three little boys to decide on a Halloween costume, after changing their minds about a thousand times each. Last night, after much debate, they all declared they want to be bats! I’m not sure if they are all aware that they are going to be bats and not […]
King Of Christmas Review: Slim Artificial Christmas Tree With Lights
As the Christmas season grows near, are you thinking of switching to artificial Christmas trees with lights? I made the switch to an artificial Christmas tree many years ago and I can share the pros and the cons. This year I upgraded to the one of the best artificial trees and I happy to be […]
How To Make Yogurt Without A Yogurt Maker
Yogurt is a great, kid-friendly source of natural probiotics, an integral part of a healthy diet. Eating live culture yogurt helps maintain the balance of microflora in the intestines, bolsters the immune system, and alleviates food allergies. I always thought yogurt-making would be too precise and complicated for me, and then, I found this simple […]
Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
So often in life we get overwhelmed by everything going on and find ourselves just reacting, instead of setting goals and proactively taking part in our own lives. It is important to take a step back from things on occasion and get a clear objective view. That is why parenting with intent is matters. It […]