The Humble Clothesline
Hanging laundry to dry can be a soothing and rewarding task. I follow the FlyLady’s advice and wash a load every day, so hanging a single load to dry is not an overwhelming job. Line-drying clothes is new for me, and I find it gives me a few minutes to stop thinking and concentrate on the task at […]
Bedtime Yoga Routine for Amazing Sleep
A good night sleep is essential to a well-grounded productive day. It resets your body processes and restores body and mind. Practicing a short – or extended – yoga routine specifically designed to relax your nervous system and calm your energies is the perfect way to transition out of the rush and exhaustion of the […]
Carpet Cleaning (non-toxic, allergy-friendly, and frugal)
My carpet needed a serious deep clean. With a 4 year old, a husband, and a cat, it gets its fair share of wear and tear. It is also old and secretly wants to be laid to rest, but hardwood floors aren’t anywhere near the top of the to-do list. I make do…grudgingly. We used […]
Kombucha & how to pronounce it
Reading a friend’s post today made me want to broach the topic of kombucha. Many of you are familiar with it but there are a fair number not steeped in this crunchy REAL FOOD world who just said “Kombucha? Um, bless you.” Don’t worry. We’ll uncover the mysteries of this miracle drink. I think it […]
30 Day Health Challenge 2.0 – Day 1
Deja vu? Nah. Doing it again! I joined a friend in her group challenge last November called the Eat Clean and Get Lean Challenge. She issues the challenge every six months as a sort of reset to get back or keep on track with healthy living. The requirements are to follow a 30 day food elimination […]
My After Candy Detox
I caved and ate some candy over the last couple of days, Peeps and Cadbury Cream Eggs. Yuck…and a bit yummy. Thankfully, it was nothing close to the flavor in my memory. Time to replace that memory! I’m not feeling my best and am reacting to the egg whites in the Cadbury eggs (should have […]
Homemade All-Purpose Scrub
Why use expensive chemicals to clean? We began replacing harsh chemical cleaners with natural ones a few years ago. I was always put off from the harsh burning smell of cleaning chemicals and cover perfumes, and I can remember trying to hold my breath as much as possible while cleaning even as a teenager. […]