Did you know that you can fundraise for charities and socially conscious organizations – just by exercising? Yes, you can exercise not just for your health, but for a good cause. You can do it just by downloading any of… Read More »Exercise for a Good Cause
Is your family in the throws of the back-to-school frenzy? In the blink of an eye, August has rolled back onto our calendars. For many families with children, August signals the start of another school year. One of the best… Read More »The Essential Collection of Back to School Routines
Have you fallen into some bad house cleaning habits? If you have, you may not even realize it – you just know that somehow, cleaning is so much harder than it used to be. Cleaning the house day in and… Read More »5 Bad House Cleaning Habits You Probably Do
Wowza – I think I’m in love! I’m kind of embarrassed to admit, though, that I’m pouring my feelings onto….a cleaning product. Or, collection of cleaning products, to be a bit more specific. The object(s) of my affection? Every one… Read More »Mrs. Meyer’s Acorn Spice Scent: The Fragrance for Fall
I don’t know about you, but I have several wool blankets in my home that I use for just about anything – keeping me cozy while I watch tv, wrapping around my shoulders by the firepit, instant ground cover for… Read More »How to Care For a Wool Blanket
Ah, Fall…visions of apple picking, hayrides, pumpkin carnivals…and the reality of a whole heck of a lot of home maintenance projects! “Winter is coming.” So say the Starks of Winterfell (for all of you Game of Thrones fans), and they… Read More »The Great Big List of Fall Home Maintenance Projects
Ugh, it’s time to think about Fall House Cleaning Projects! Didn’t we all just do our Spring Cleaning? It sure seems that way, and yet, here we are again. Of course, we didn’t just skip out on our responsibilities around… Read More »The Most Important Fall House Cleaning Projects
Can I confess? I actually don’t mind doing laundry. But that’s because I have a secret. It’s the one laundry tip that changes everything. It gets the job done! I’d rather do laundry than a lot of other household chores.… Read More »The One Simple Tip to Make Laundry Easier
Fair Trade has come into its own. It’s not just coffee and chocolates anymore! Yes, nowadays Fair Trade has gone mainstream, and you can find fair trade products of every kind in your local grocery stores, gift shops, markets, and… Read More »How To Identify Fair Trade Products
Today I did a big grocery haul from Costco, and I thought I would share what I bought. I shop at Costco once a month or so, and I tend to stock up when I go. I’ve also got a… Read More »A Practical Guide to Grocery Shopping at Costco
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 doesn’t… Read More »Quick and Easy Ways to Make Your House Feel Like Fall
Do you know anyone who really loves a good soak in the tub? I’ve created my very first gift guide just for the bath lover in your life! These products are ones anyone can enjoy – including YOU! And all… Read More »Gift Guide: Fair Trade Bath Products