As a parent, many of us wish that our kids would get off the computer or stop watching TV and go play outside. But many of us are so busy that we forget to encourage outdoor play in ways other than yelling, “Go play outside.” However, playing outside is important. Kids need to get that active exercise, […]
Ways To Add Some Natural Home Decor To Your Space
Nature has always been a source of inspiration in interior design. But bringing natural materials indoors is so much more than a trendy home style; nature has so many health and wellness benefits to offer. A few natural elements like indoor plants can boost your mood, reduce stress, improve air quality, and even help you […]
Fridge Odor Eliminator: DIY Tutorial
If you are thinking “Sheesh, my refrigerator could sure use a nice fresh smell!” I’ve got your smelly fridge covered! This Fridge Odor Eliminator has been one of my most used DIY cleaning recipes. I just love making my own eco-friendly essential oil recipes but if you don’t have a lot of experience in this […]
Growth Mindset For Kids- What It Is And How To Change
Few books have as much of a direct impact on a person’s thought process as does Dr. Carol Dweck’s, Mindset. I know when I read it, I found it useful for changing my own outlook on life. Adopting the growth mindset helps us to embrace hard work and new things as an opportunity for improvement […]
Cheesy Green Chile Squash Casserole
It’s important to me to prepare meals for my family that are home cooked and include fresh, natural ingredients. The trouble is finding recipes that are kid friendly and still enjoyable for us adults. This baked summer yellow squash and green chile casserole recipe fits the bill because your kids will love the cheese and […]
10 Essential Tips for Building A Home
One of the most stressful and yet exciting experiences you could ever have in life is to build your first home. It’s overwhelming, but it’s exciting to be able to dictate what you want for a house and then watch it come to life. For many, building a home is a once in a lifetime […]
Easy Coconut Lime Chicken
Coconut. Basil. Lime. Those are quite possibly 3 of my favorite flavors to cook with. I use lime in so many recipes and I love basil in all things Italian. I substitute coconut oil in place of other oils quite often. Recently though I put together the three flavors as a marinade on chicken and […]