Do you have a crunchy friend in your life? You know the kind…She likes natural products, alternative healthcare, farmer’s markets, avoids synthetics and all of that other “hippie” stuff. They can be so hard to buy for, right? I know, because I happen to be one of those moms, and hear that all the time! Since […]
It’s almost fall, ya’ll! The first day of fall is officially next week, and with it comes pumpkin spice everything. Including hand soap, right? You know how Bath and Body Works comes out with their new fall scents every year? I used to stock up on every single one. Because, hello, they smelled amazing, and I was […]
A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of getting some family photos done on the beach. It was totally last minute. In fact, I found out about 3 hours after I dyed the girls hair as part of their not-back-to-school celebration. Whoops. But, I’ve been wanting some pictures done on the beach since I […]
Looking for an easy, beginner level knitting project? These knit dishcloths are incredibly easy to work up! They’re also a sustainable and affordable replacement for sponges. I love knitting. It’s been my favorite hobby for about 4 years now, and before that, I crocheted off and on for most of my life. For years, I […]
We’re now into week 4 of our new homeschool journey! I have to say, it’s been amazing and has come way more naturally than I expected. When I look back now, it feels like we’ve always done this. It should, too, because if you think about it, we have. I taught my kids to crawl, walk, […]
Trying to start living a more natural lifestyle? Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed! These 5 tips will give you a real focus as you start this transition and begin to live a healthier life. I’ve been working towards a more natural lifestyle for close to 10 years now. It started with a realiziation of what […]
If you’re looking to “go green,” you’ll probably find a lot of cute DIYs for your paperless kitchen. This isn’t one of those, but it sure is easy and convenient! Over the last several years, we have slowly been making an effort to live a “greener” lifestyle. It started when we moved to a more […]
Why did we decide to homeschool? The decision seemed to come out of the blue this year, so I’m breaking down our reasons for leaving public school and pursuing homeschooling. Well, here it is. The middle of July. You know, when I first decided to homeschool for the 2018 school year, it felt like a […]
For the last 8 years or so, I’ve been on a mission to detoxify my life. It’s been a slow process. I embraced the act of learning as I went, and made priorities in regards to what I’d switch out next. Like with most moms, I put my own personal products last on the list, and […]
What I’m up to as we gear up for summer break. Ya’ll. Somehow, I blinked, and it’s suddenly the end of the school year. My daughter gets out of school before lunch time today. How is that even possible?! I swear, last time I looked at the calendar, we were approaching spring break. This year, the […]