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Nothing says laid-back summer quite like relaxing on the patio with a good cocktail and the perfect music playlist. Here’s the right way to plan a perfect summer happy hour. It’s almost time for Happy Hour! And when you combine… Read More »How to Enjoy Summer Happy Hour at Home
Fair Trade products are becoming more commonplace in our shops and online retailers. It’s now easy to purchase fair trade items of all types. But are there online retailers that sell truly upscale fair trade products? Yes! Are you familiar… Read More »Upscale Retail: Where to Find Top Quality Fair Trade Products Online
This is my honest review of Ollie Dog Food, based on personal experience feeding my Lab mix, Ozzie – a big boy with a very sensitive stomach. Did we like Ollie? Yes, yes we did. We all love our dogs.… Read More »Ollie Food Review for Dogs with Sensitive Stomachs: What You Need to Know
If you find you need an escape – and a back-to-nature experience is what you are looking for – then you’ll want to dive right into these virtual garden tours! These seven tours are all free and you can watch… Read More »Virtual Garden Tours: Explore the Wonders of Nature Without Leaving Home
Today’s post is a collection of recipes for homemade dog treats. Are they easy? Yes! Are they better for your dog than store-bought? You betcha! Do you make your own dog treats? Everyone knows that dogs love their snacks. What… Read More »7 Easy Recipes for Tantalizing Homemade Dog Treats
Do you need a good book to read? Because I’ve got some recommendations! These aren’t the newest on the shelf, but once you start them, you’ll find you can’t put them down. I love to read and always have. There… Read More »7 Page-Turners: Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
Have you ever wanted to host a neighborhood party, but felt overwhelmed by the amount of work it would entail? Try throwing a Pop-Up Party. It’s the easiest party you’ll ever host. I’m serious when I say it’s an uncomplicated… Read More »Host a Pop-Up Party! a Fun (and Stress-Free!) Neighborhood Event
This easy recipe for healthy sweet potato dog chews contains just one ingredient, takes less than 5 minutes to prep, and stores for about a week. Your dog will love them. Have you ever made homemade sweet potato dog treats?… Read More »How to Make Sweet Potato Dog Treats
There’s nothing quite like a long soak in a deep, hot tub for the ultimate relaxation. To pamper someone special in your life, why not create a gift basket of luxurious fair trade bath products? Do you know anyone who… Read More »Fair Trade Bath Products in a Gift Basket: A Unique Idea for Someone Special
Are you ready for a change of season? It’s time to think about some simple ways to make your house feel like fall – without going overboard on Halloween decor and pumpkin spice everything! Living in Southern California, it really… Read More »Simple Touches to Decorate Your Home for Fall
Save your time, money, and sanity! Use this practical guide to grocery shopping at COSTCO, everybody’s favorite warehouse store! Today I did a big grocery haul from Costco, and I thought I would share what I bought, I’ve also got… Read More »Grocery Shopping at COSTCO: Tips and Tricks to Get In and Out Fast
Fair Trade has come into its own. There are all kinds of fair trade products available to us all. Take the time to get to know fair trade brands, and learn how and why you should make the switch to… Read More »How to begin Purchasing Fair Trade Products