Is your thanksgiving coma ready yet? Ah, the feast, the fun, the family. Then the cleanup. And you know what you’ll be eating for the next few days… it’s taking up your whole fridge. But rather than eating the same meal over and over, why not put those leftovers to use and repurpose them! I…
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Homemade Soothing Scalp Mask (For Dandruff, Dryness, and Irritation)
I know that most of us have dealt with some scalp issues from time to time… and they certainly aren’t pleasant. But neither are the harsh ingredients in most dandruff shampoos and products. The second ingredient in Head and Shoulders shampoo is a well known skin irritant (sodium lauryl sulfate)! Why should a product that…
How to Deal with Anxiety: 4 Strategies to Help You Conquer Your Anxious Thoughts
This is a very personal, wonderful, and compelling guest post written by Hannah Helford. Take a look into the mind of someone who deals with chronic anxiety, and learn Hannah’s strategies that she has spent her entire life honing and practicing. I’ve spent my life trying to develop strategies to deal with my anxiety. At 3…
Paleo Watermelon Cake (Only 3 Ingredients, and no sweeteners!)
Paleo desserts are tricky. Some say you shouldn’t do them at all. But sometimes you do need a treat- especially celebratory occasions! That’s why this recipe is so great- it is a whole food dessert- you are not altering the ingredients to be something they aren’t already. You are just combining them in a tasty (and…
Natural Deodorant: Aluminum Free and Good for the Environment
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tom’s of Maine. All opinions are 100% mine. In the past two years, I’ve been making the switch to natural personal care products. I’ve been able to make my own replacement for everything from body lotion to mascara. If you’ve read about the different…
Chronic Illness: A Day in the Life
This is a post that isn’t easy for me to write. If you read my post about living with an invisible illness, you know how far people with chronic illnesses go to hide what is going on with us. Well, if we’re hiding it, we aren’t having a productive conversation. We aren’t helping increase awareness….
How Do I Make My Vinegar Smell Good? Homemade Citrus Infused Vinegar for Cleaning
If you’ve read any of my posts about green cleaning and making your own cleaning products, you’ll know that I use baking soda or vinegar in pretty much every recipe or cleaning project. If you have vinegar, baking soda, and some rags or sponges, you can clean your entire house. They’re both such powerhouse ingredients….
DIY Page a Day Calendar Save the Dates
Lars and I just sent out our save the dates this week. I think they turned out just adorable! If you haven’t already seen our engagement photos, they came out fabulous thanks to Beale and Wittig Photography. I pretty much credit them for how cute the save the dates are, because they’re all about the photo….