Simple Meditation Tips for Mindful Living
One of my goals for the new year is to stop multitasking and learn to focus my mind on one thing at a time. I want to quiet my mind from the chaos that is constantly scrolling through it and decided to...
View ArticleTips for Making Your Life Easier and More Efficient
I have been trying very hard to reduce stress in my life, which means getting organized and simplifying things whenever possible. If you feel overwhelmed regularly, here are a few ways you can start...
View ArticleCreative Uses for Lemon Balm When it Takes Over Your Garden!
Several years ago I decided I wanted to grow lemon balm. Great idea, right? Well, now I am constantly looking for new uses for lemon balm because the stuff is growing like a weed and taking over the...
View ArticleBare Necessities for a Tiny Purse #PoisewithSAM
This post about fitting the bare necessities into your tiny purse is brought to you by Poise but all opinions expressed are my own. When my children were babies, I never left home without a diaper bag...
View ArticleThrift Store Treasures and a DIY Washi Tape Picture Frame
I have been spending the last couple of weeks browsing around a few thrift stores and antique shops in my area. I love finding second hand treasures at affordable prices. The first few places I went to...
View ArticleMy Holiday Wishes Just for You
December is a hectic time of year, whether you choose to celebrate Christmas, Hanuka, Kwanza, the Winter Solstice or whatever else your chosen holiday happens to be. There are gifts to buy, cookies to...
View ArticleThe Many Uses for Rosemary Besides Cooking!
I have quite an extensive herb garden in the back yard and herbs are the one thing I can actually grow pretty well. Not because I am a good gardener but because they are incredibly ‘idiot tolerant’...
View Article5 Unusual Uses for Aspirin for Home, Health and Garden!
My father has always told me that taking aspirin at the very onset of a cold will keep him from getting sick. It is a tried and true method that he always swears by and he is a relatively healthy man....
View ArticleNever Buy Second Hand for These 10 Items
Over the years, I have become a huge fan of thrift stores. When you buy second hand, you reduce your carbon footprint and save a whole ton of money. I have spent an amazing amount of time roaming...
View ArticleBest Tips for Decluttering Your Child’s Room
Want to know the best tips for decluttering your child’s room? Keep reading and see what I have learned over the years! My kids, like most everyone elses, have WAY too many toys. They are scattered...
View ArticleHow to Eliminate Clutter and Improve Emotional Health
In a recent conversation with my mom, she told me she is trying to clean out her house and get rid of some things. For my mom, learning how to eliminate clutter is quite a chore…she is a packrat and...
View ArticleWhat is the True Meaning of Friendship in a World that Moves Too Fast?
This post about what is the true meaning of friendship has been sponsored by Ricola swiss herbs throat drops and Social Stars but all opinions are my own. #RicolaCrowd #FriendshipDay When we are young,...
View Article5 Ways to Preserve Hot Peppers for Spicy Meals All Year Long!
As we move into late August, the heat loving plants are thriving and I am looking for ways to preserve hot peppers. In late spring I planted many different varieties of these spicy little...
View ArticleWhy Pack a Lunch for Work? Here are 5 Awesome Reasons!
Thank you Healthy Choice for sponsoring this why pack a lunch discussion. Visit your local retailer to pick up your own Healthy Choice Simply Cafe Steamer or Original Cafe Steamer meal today! Every...
View ArticleWhat to Put in Military Care Packages
Do you have a service member in your family that needs some love this holiday season? Are you wondering what to put in military care packages? When I was little, my father was in the Naval Reserves. I...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Your Office: Don’t Let It Lead to Identity Theft!
Have you started getting the itch to dust, organize and declutter your home? When the crocuses and tulips start peeking their heads out of the ground, I know it is close to spring! Along with the nice...
View Article6 Porch Design Ideas for Simple Outdoor Enjoyment
With the onset of spring, you might be looking for a few porch design ideas this month. One of the things I love most about visiting my parents up north is their wraparound porch. I spend my morning...
View ArticleFamilies Eating Dinner Together: Tips to Make it Fun and Stress Free!
Have you tried to sit down to a family dinner, only to have it be a horrible experience? Cooking chaos, kids crying, picky eaters and a huge mess does not have to be the norm at dinner time. I wanted...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Soup for a Healthy Family Dinner
With the cool weather finally on its way, its time for you to learn how to make homemade soup. Do you buy it in cans? Or the new and trendy boxed soups? Well, I do that occasionally, too, but if you...
View ArticleCookie Baking Tips for Beginners: For Perfect Cookies Every Time!
It’s cookie season! Read through these cookie baking tips for beginners if you are new to the art of baking. When I was young, I was lucky enough to have a mom who loved to bake. When I was about 6 or...
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