I’m guilty: I’m an Elitist Gifter. At least, I have been in the past. I just think whatever thing I’ve been using, or food I’ve been eating, or book I’ve been reading has been so gosh-danged fabulous I just *HAVE* to pass it along. My very own version of Oprah’s Favorite Things, if you will, […]
Off-Topic Tuesday: Advent Activity Calendar
I’m not a crafty person. In fact, I will go so far as to say that utilizing fine motor skills in tasks such as sewing, cutting, threading, weaving, knitting, gluing, etc. gives me a bout of anxiety. (Seriously, I’ve elevated my heart rate just by focusing too hard on plucking my eyebrows. The Concentration!). But […]
A Dish for Those Who Hate Fish
My husband will not eat fish. Meanwhile, I’ve been known to scarf down a finned-friend for breakfast. I recently threw together an easy dinner that made Hubs say, “If you could make all fish taste like this, I would actually eat it.” I think I deserve an award. 😉 In this recipe, I’ve married my […]
The Honest Company: Keeping Your Home Non-Toxic
Making sure my home environment is non-toxic is not only something I strive for with intention, but is a fact of which I am quite proud. From the smallest drop of essential oil to the largest appliance, the purchases my family makes are done so with the questions of “How will this affect our health?” […]
Treatment Alternatives for Children: Finding a Natural Remedy
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that I’m not a fan of conventional American medicine and I prefer finding a home remedy over a pharmaceutical solution to illness. But I only know what has worked for me in the past, and when sickness befalls a child, one often doesn’t have the […]
Healthier Candy Options
I’m so happy that sweet treat options are ever-expanding. To be sure, no candy is really HEALTHY, but if you’re going to have a treat, have one without a bunch of junky ingredients. Here are some of my favorites. (Click on each picture to buy online!) You can also check out a post on my […]