Poor, sad winter. It’s always picked last for the Favorite Seasons List. So misunderstood, so lonely. So freakin' cold. I recently read an article that has stuck in my mind called "The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter." It talks about how the mindset you choose is … [Read more...] about 28 Reasons to Not Hate Winter
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5 Quick and Easy Ways to Eat More Avocados
Post by contributor Christie Warren of Fruitful Fellowship Life can be pretty ironic. No, I'm not going to break out into an Alanis Morissette song, don't worry! But, I do find it amusing that say, one can slip and fall on a piece of ice, and then use the same hazard to … [Read more...] about 5 Quick and Easy Ways to Eat More Avocados
30 Crowd-Pleasing and Healthy Potluck Salads
I like to party. And by 'party', I mean eat amazing salads while binge-watching The Good Wife on the couch with hubs. If you're new around here, you should know that I get unreasonably excited by good food, and salads are my nirvana. I don't get to make them nearly often … [Read more...] about 30 Crowd-Pleasing and Healthy Potluck Salads
50+ Decadent & Nourishing Holiday Brunch Recipes
It can be difficult to strike a balance between indulging in your sentimental favorites around the holidays, and sticking to your well-considered nutritional ideals and aspirations. There are treats to be had! Decadent food that is reserved for special occasions! The good news … [Read more...] about 50+ Decadent & Nourishing Holiday Brunch Recipes
40+ Legitimate Ways to Earn Money as a Stay-at-Home-Mom
You've seen the ads floating around the internet. Usually in places like your Facebook sidebar or in pop-up ads on popular sites. Deceptive text shouting promises like: "Earn $6,000/week from home! It's easy! Sign up here! "scammyfineprintprintblahblahblah" To those I say a big fat … [Read more...] about 40+ Legitimate Ways to Earn Money as a Stay-at-Home-Mom
18 Totally Brilliant Ways to Use an Ice Cube Tray
When I told my husband about this post I was writing about ice cube trays, he raised an eyebrow and looked at me like I'd lost my marbles. I mean - I (admittedly) am not the best example of normal, but these ideas are actually pretty genius, I swear. It all started a number of years … [Read more...] about 18 Totally Brilliant Ways to Use an Ice Cube Tray
14 Ways to Be an Urban Homesteader
I live in the suburbs of a city of seven million people. We rent the main part of a house in a solidly middle-class neighbourhood where it's cool to recycle, sure, but anything beyond that is just plain weird. I am the weirdo of the neighbourhood, and I'm ok with that. Being a … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Be an Urban Homesteader
100 Healthy Snack Ideas (Real-Food Style!)
In my Pinterest browsing the other day I came across a pin that claimed to be a list of 100 Healthy Snack Ideas. I was massively disappointed when I clicked on the link only to find over a third of the items to involve unhealthy processed junk with lots of low-fat this and that, and … [Read more...] about 100 Healthy Snack Ideas (Real-Food Style!)
56 Inspirations for Indoor Days
Before Christmas, Michele contacted me and asked if I would be a monthly contributor to Frugal Granol in the role of "Family Life Contributer", starting in January. Frugal Granola is all about "living a simple & sustainable life of passion for God, family, organic … [Read more...] about 56 Inspirations for Indoor Days