I love the holidays. There’s nothing more satisfying than getting a group of family members and friends together, cooking some favorite foods and enjoying the moment! I even love the prep work. I can get totally engrossed in the planning, cleaning, chopping, cooking and decorating....
When you think of eco-friendly practices in your home, you may think of energy-efficient kitchen appliances or insulated windows before your thoughts turn to the garage door. But you shouldn’t leave garage doors out! Eco-friendly practices in choosing garage doors are as important as they...
The idea of being able to step away from reality and reexamine our lives from a different perspective is alluring in so many ways—but all too often we are faced with the big question of “How?” There are so many techniques and tips on manifesting a...
Can you smell it? The smell of pumpkin pies, hot chocolate, warm apple cider and crackling fires is once again upon us… Happy First Day of Fall! There’s nothing quite like the Fall season, what with its deliciously warm treats and the anticipation of upcoming holidays....
With Summer coming to a close and the start to a new school year just around the corner, it’s time to take a step back and evaluate the values and beliefs you want to instill in your child before sending them off. In a world...
Sadly, it’s almost time to start packing away summer. But before you toss those unwanted clothes and items in the garbage, here are a few tips on how to easily donate your unwanted goods. Try on all clothing before storing for the winter. Before packing up your...
Let’s face it, sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own lives that we stop thinking about how we could go out of our way for others. This week, let’s change that! Today marks the first day of International Be Kind to Humankind week,...
How much do we really know about the water we drink? There are over 2,100 known toxins that may be contaminating our tap water- some being toxic enough to lead to serious illnesses. The only way to protect ourselves and ensure that our water is...
Family dinners are too often replaced with schedule conflicts, on-the-go meals and opting to eat while watching TV instead. While it’s easy to brush off the need to eat dinner with loved ones, there are a lot of great health and developmental benefits that come...
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a clean and tidy house, is there? But when you’ve got kids running around, things can be made difficult, toys can be thrown about, and your beautiful home can quickly turn into a zoo. While it may seem as...