By contributing writer, Molly Madonna Kehrer Junk mail. Bills. Reminders. Political mail. Coupons. Magazines. Credit card applications. Hand-written letters. Birthday cards. No doubt this list could pile up just as easily as the mail does week to week. Of all of the above, the … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Reducing Paper Clutter at Home
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How to Set a Beautiful Holiday Table on a Tight Budget
Post by contributor Molly Kehrer There’s plenty to think about in the holiday season — maybe more than any of us can fully embrace if we’re being completely honest. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and so on… until it becomes the opposite when the physical plans and … [Read more...] about How to Set a Beautiful Holiday Table on a Tight Budget
How We Live (Happily) As a One Car Family
By contributing writer Andrea Vandiver We’re a one car family. There. I said it. I don’t know why that has such a negative connotation to it, but it does. Anytime I tell someone, I get a barrage of questions and sad looks. But let me clear something up once and for all. We’re … [Read more...] about How We Live (Happily) As a One Car Family
How (and Why) to Find a Natural Deodorant That Actually Works
Today we're talking about armpits and how to avoid smelling like a dirty hippie. Should be a rousing good time! I have good news, and bad news, then more good news. Here it is: Good news: I won't be fear-mongering you by telling you that aluminum in deodorant/antiperspirant … [Read more...] about How (and Why) to Find a Natural Deodorant That Actually Works
Type-B Personalities & Menu Planning: 5 Keys to Success
I have never felt quite normal (cue jokes from my husband). It wasn't always the case, but yes, I can now embrace my weirdness with open arms. You see - in the most simplistic of personality type terms, I am a Type-B. Not a planner, not a scheduler, not a detail-oriented person … [Read more...] about Type-B Personalities & Menu Planning: 5 Keys to Success
How to Make Soup from Scratch in 15 Minutes Without a Recipe
I pin the deliciously fancy and complicated soup recipes with weird ingredients and high hopes for the future, but there they remain, in digital lockdown. Sometimes you just need something a little more simple, amen? Since I don't do chicken fingers and fries from the frozen food … [Read more...] about How to Make Soup from Scratch in 15 Minutes Without a Recipe
DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub
I believe that there’s a little Martha Stewart in all of us. Sure we have those days where simply getting dressed in the morning is a major accomplishment. For those in the baby stage of life getting dressed in the morning is definitely a major accomplishment. And 5,000 brownie points … [Read more...] about DIY Peppermint Sugar Scrub
Minty Mango Nectarine Delight Smoothie Recipe (+8 Tips for Making The Best Smoothies)
Guest post by Alexandra Maul of Made to Glow For both smoothie fiends and blending beginners, smoothies are an easy way to get your fruits and veggies in each day. I'm a huge smoothie-lover, and find them to be the perfect snacks or on-the-go meals! Here are some short cuts and … [Read more...] about Minty Mango Nectarine Delight Smoothie Recipe (+8 Tips for Making The Best Smoothies)
How to Get Started With the No-Poo Hair Care Method
In January of this year, I declared my intention to quit shampoo for a month and experiment with the no-poo hair care method. I ditched the shampoo bottle like a boss, and I went all crazy hippie on you. Pfffffffft. Okay, total and complete lies, yes. I already went all cray-cray on … [Read more...] about How to Get Started With the No-Poo Hair Care Method