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Quinoa and Pecan Casserole
Hello, comfort food! It’s nice to eat ya. Quinoa is one of my favorite side dishes, but recently I’ve been looking for more ways to make it a main dish. We certainly aren’t vegetarian but we don’t...
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April Giveaway: Cloth Diapering Essentials Kit
It’s time for a new giveaway. This one is for you, moms! I loved cloth diapers when my boys were babies. Cloth diapering was better for the environment, my babies’ bottoms and my budget. And it...
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Totally Awesome Target Gift Card Giveaway
Happy New Month, my lovely readers! It’s finally May. For many of you it means the school year is winding down and summer fun is on the way. It’s time to plan your summer fun, buy adorable summer...
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Natural Remedy for Smelly Feet and Shoes
I am the mother of a teen-aged athlete. I know foot odor. And, while I would love to hide from this fact, I experience foot odor myself. I’m not a fan of socks. If going to work barefoot was...
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Safe Essential Oils for Children
Young Living has just taken the guesswork out of knowing which essential oils are safe essential oils for children! When I use essential oils on my children, I am always careful to use them in the...
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Homemade Mouthwash
As I work to replace all of the conventional, store-bought hygiene products in my home with natural ones, I have given up some products that I once used because I can’t find a suitable replacement....
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$1000 Cash Giveaway
Yes. You read that correctly. This is a $1000 Cash Giveaway. That’s one-thousand US dollars in CASH. Will that cover your summer weekend get-away? How about back-to-school for the kiddos? Or...
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Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry
First of all, this one was a kid-pleaser. Does anything else matter? Oh. Okay. This pineapple shrimp stir fry is a sweet and savory summer supper. The pineapple gives it both a sweetness and...
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Essential Oil Giveaway — Citrus Fresh
My new favorite essential oil blend is citrus fresh. Citrus Fresh is a blend of orange, tangerine, mandarin, grapefruit, lemon and spearmint oils. It has clean citrus scent that is lovely in the...
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My Single Ingredient Natural Laundry Detergent
It’s no secret that store-bought laundry detergent is not the healthiest of products. From sulfates to dioxanes to fragrances, conventional laundry detergents are sudsing up a toxic soup in your...
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What’s Wrong With Common Core Math
What’s Wrong With Common Core? Before you read this post, check out this problem. Did the common core method of calculation make sense to you? It did to me. But, that doesn’t mean I’m rushing to...
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Ten Reasons To Go Grain Free
Have you gone grain free or are you considering going grain free? Maybe you have friends or family members who are going grain free. You’ve probably heard of the paleo or primal diet and you might...
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Simple Sweet Pepper Frittata
If you’re looking for a simple weeknight meal that’s easy on the grocery budget, put this Sweet Pepper Frittata recipe on your go-to list! This recipes takes just a few minutes to prep and feeds my...
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Natural Alternative to Dryer Sheets
As I’ve made the transition to a natural and less toxic lifestyle, one of my conventional indulgences has been dryer sheets. I love the way they make my clothes feel and smell. I’ve tried...
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Are Essential Oils Safe?
Are essential oils safe? You probably use essential oils or know someone who uses essential oils. Essential oils are the latest thing in natural wellness. Sort of. Essential oils have actually...
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Potato Puffs
We eat a lot of potatoes. Mostly because we like them and they are filling. Partly because potatoes — even organic ones — are inexpensive. And there are so many varieties and colors. Have you...
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Homemade Anti-Aging Moisturizer
Several years ago I began to notice fine lines appearing around my eyes and between my eyebrows from years of “thoughtful expression”. At the time I had no idea that making a homemade anti-aging...
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Chicken Quesadillas
These chicken quesadillas are an easy week night favorite in my house. They take no time at all to make and we always have leftovers for the lunch the next day. The tortillas are perfectly crispy...
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How Much Do Essential Oils Cost?
One of my first questions when I was introduced to essential oils was, “How much do essential oils cost?” I wanted only the best essential oils after my disappointing experiences with health food...
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Coping With Miscarriage
Twelve years ago this month I suffered the miscarriage of my second pregnancy. I was 13 weeks into the pregnancy and feeling pretty confident as I moved into the second trimester. My morning...
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