This past weekend I spent all day Saturday home alone. A few weeks ago, I realized that my husband would be out of town for work and that my parents would be available for childcare. So, I put two and two together and realized that I could get a full 24 hours of alone time! … Continue reading Mom Takes a Break
When I first learned that antiperspirants are formulated with aluminum, I began my quest for a deodorant that is made without harsh chemicals. With the amount of toxins we are exposed to everyday, I didn’t want to contribute to this by applying aluminum to freshly-shaved skin – making it all the more easy for the … Continue reading My Favorite Natural Skin Care Products
Welcome to 2019! Another year to build upon the progress made, another day to keep on keeping on, as Joe Dirt would say :). My favorite part of turning a new year is the abundance of positive horoscopes and their promises of great things to come, in addition to discovering what others are planning to … Continue reading The 2019 Mission Statement
It’s that time of year again when we can embrace the sundry things that cooler weather encourages, like baking chocolate chip cookies! My coworker once told me that she likes “making people happy with food.” While that sounds like it could be fattening, it also sounds like it could be fun. My way of making … Continue reading The Pizza Stone Bakes Great Cookies
I feel happy and satisfied that my daily routines have turned my life into a well-oiled machine. Like a machine, I've got a job to do, and that is to tend to all areas of my life well. In this Simple Series, I’m going to expound on the key areas that keep this machine running … Continue reading Simple Weekday Mornings
In an effort not to become mundane I’ve started planning adventures. “Planning adventures”?? Sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s true, it can be done :). Many times life takes me by surprise and I end up having a really great time. So in an effort to avoid monotony, I’ve implemented monthly adventures! At the beginning … Continue reading Summer Surprises
My fridge on Sunday evenings :). I pack my lunch everyday, and have for the majority of my life. My mother ensured that my brother and I had healthy, well-rounded lunches from elementary through high school. In fact, my brother often had people bribe him at lunchtime, wanting to trade their money for his lunch! … Continue reading The Power of the Packed Lunch
