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Earth Day is just a few weeks away and while it's a wonderful day to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment, we kinda think every day should be Earth Day. Over the past few months I've been slowly introducing a healthier, cleaner lifestyle to our family through organic food. It wasn't easy at first, especially given the fact that organic foods, fresh or frozen, aren't easy to find in this small town. But everyone … [Read more...]
Years ago when my husband and I lived in an apartment one of my biggest complaints was lack of space, especially in the kitchen. The cabinet under the small kitchen sink was already full of basic supplies, including the garbage disposal that took up most of the space. Then around the sink itself I would have to fin a place for the hand wash, the dish wash and the surface cleaner spray bottle. That's a lot of products wrapped around one tiny … [Read more...]
Last month when our family first began the Listerine Oral Care Challenge we were really lacking an oral care schedule. There were many things in our lives we had prioritized and organized quite well but taking time for flossing/rinsing wasn't one of them. With the help of some expert advice and an oral care kit full of new toothbrushes, floss and rinse aids we got on the right track. Our secret? Floss. Brush. Rinse. Reward. It's amazing … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I introduced you to the Meaningful Beauty product line that I received to try out for a few weeks. I started this beauty routine with an open mind even though I was hesitant about how many products and steps were involved. I'm happy to report .... it's not as bad as I thought it would be. After a few days I got into a routine and learned which products to use in the morning and evening without referring back to the step … [Read more...]
Several weeks ago I was asked to be part of the Method Maven blogger team. I'll admit, I was a bit giddy ... okay maybe a lot giddy. Not so much about cleaning but about the chance to work with a brand that I had quickly fallen in love with. My Method Story About six months ago, I was minding my own business while shopping at Target and browsing the cleaning products aisle looking for a counter-top cleaner that smelled good. It's … [Read more...]
As odd as it sounds to be talking about the cold and flu season in late March, you might be surprised to know that the flu is actually spreading rapidly this month. I was actually just looking at the CDC's seasonal flu map this past weekend and was surprised to see that it's considered "widespread" in our state, among many others with the majority having "regional" flu outbreaks. If you've ever had the flu yourself or watched your child suffer … [Read more...]
Last Halloween I shared some whimsical costumes that our daughters wore from Chasing Fireflies - a children's boutique offering unique clothing and decor. Well, now that Easter is almost here I want to share some super sweet Spring clothing too. Aside from the gorgeous collection of frilly dresses for girls, sweater vests for the boys and pastel decorations, Chasing Fireflies has some really cute every day style clothes too. One of of the … [Read more...]
For a few months now I've been sharing how our family (mainly me) uses Clorox Bleach to bleach away some of our messiest moments. Whether I'm doing some major clean up after the flu hits our house (and the floor) or when our son leaves behind his yellow trail of messes in the bathroom, bleach is there to disinfect. Oh how I wish that were the end of my messy moments! Unfortunately, our son hasn't quite learned the art of CLEANING UP AFTER … [Read more...]
As a wife and mother, there are days when I feel worn-out. tired. broken. smothered. And then, there are times I feel inspired by the people in my life. But mostly tired. Dedicating your every waking moment to caring for others, managing the house and life in general can leave you feeling hollow. It's in those moments when I've learned to embrace my inspirations and breathe fresh air into my life. It didn't happen overnight and it wasn't even … [Read more...]
A little over a month ago my husband and I started a fitness journey together. It started out with him losing a few pounds, me getting jealous and buying a treadmill so we could work out together. While this journey has come with some great weight loss success for both of us, it also came with some funky smelling laundry. I tend to put all of my exercise clothes into one basket to wash all at the same time and this can mean the basket is hanging … [Read more...]
