Don't you just love winter? Regardless if there is snow or not, I like to curl up by a warm fire, wrap my hands around a mug of something hot (like peppermint hot chocolate - mmm), and read a good book. My beverage of choice is often creamy hot cocoa. Tea and coffee are staples in my … [Read more...] about Instant Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix
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Natural Vapor Rub DIY
Writing & photos by Grace Furman, contributing writer It is official - winter is really here! Of course my first illness of the season hit to mark the occasion. I find it common that people seem to catch a bug or virus during the transition of seasons or when the weather suddenly … [Read more...] about Natural Vapor Rub DIY
6 Ways I’m Trying to Bring Back the Village
By Andrea Vandiver, Contributing Writer I grew up in a peculiar kind of community. It wasn’t just a friendly neighbourhood or a close-knit church. It was a village. It was a culture. It was awesome. I’ve moved away and have a different life now, but I still crave some of the … [Read more...] about 6 Ways I’m Trying to Bring Back the Village
Don’t Be Fooled. Meal Planning is Hard Work. (Plan It Like You Mean It, Week 8)
Anyone who tells you that meal planning is a breeze is a liar. Or, maybe this person is one of those strange mythical unicorns who also finds child-rearing and housekeeping to be a piece a cake. (Also filed under: liar-liar-pants-on-fire.) Either way, I'm here to tell you that … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Fooled. Meal Planning is Hard Work. (Plan It Like You Mean It, Week 8)
10 Must-Haves in My Natural Travel Medicine Kit
By contributing writer, Erin Long Oh, the holidays. It’s the season of making merry and loving humanity and going the extra mile to show people we care. It’s the season that we share what we have with others and let our gifts multiply. The only problem is that it’s not only the time … [Read more...] about 10 Must-Haves in My Natural Travel Medicine Kit
16 Breakfasts You Actually Have Time For (Plan It Like You Mean It, Week 7)
By Andrea Vandiver, Contributing Writer I've developed a personal philosophy for breakfast. Whatever we eat must be something quick or it must be something I can make ahead of time. And it must be healthy. Yes, healthy and easy breakfast ideas have become my specialty. You see, I … [Read more...] about 16 Breakfasts You Actually Have Time For (Plan It Like You Mean It, Week 7)
4 Reasons Meal Planning Will Change Your Life (Plan It Like You Mean It Week 6)
Hi everyone! Andrea here. I love meal planning so much that Beth asked me to share with you all today. If you're American like me you probably celebrated Thanksgiving last week and you probably ate way too much. You also probably ended up with mounds of leftovers. I, on the other … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Meal Planning Will Change Your Life (Plan It Like You Mean It Week 6)
At The End of the Day (A Note About Our Marriage)
This post is sponsored by Hallmark Signature. All opinions are my own, as always. Dear Honey: Our wedding was the day after a massive rainstorm, and it seems that our married life has followed suit. Indeed, the blissful days of deep connection and love seem to always be right on … [Read more...] about At The End of the Day (A Note About Our Marriage)
11 Tips for the Highly Sensitive Person at Home
How the Highly Sensitive Person curates their home life has great impact. These tips for a peaceful home are essential to the HSP. If you know me at all, you know that my mood is deeply impacted by my surroundings. Aesthetics matter to me. (Not price, but beauty and detail and … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for the Highly Sensitive Person at Home