Everyone wants gorgeous, healthy skin that looks and feels youthful right? Well, mother nature has already provided everything that you need to accomplish this task. Before there was an expensive beauty product to address every woe from rough cuticles to dry skin, women took a more natural approach. Below are some natural recipes and methods for attaining healthy and youthful looking skin. Avocado Oil - The fatty acids in avocados help balance your skin moisture levels and give you a dose of … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
Happy Labor Day Weekend: Important Road Trip Tips
For years, Labor Day weekend has remained one of the most popular celebrations in America. After all it is the last big weekend of the season. Kids and adults alike want to squeeze in just a little more "summer". Although some people choose to relax at home, there are others who plan to hit the road and take a trip. Here are a few important Labor Day travel tips to keep in mind. Make sure the car is in tip-top shape Before hitting the highway, the vehicle needs to be in tip-top condition. … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Creating a Minimalist Kitchen
Less really is more, especially when it comes to practicing minimalism in the kitchen. And while there are hundreds of books and magazines that can steer you towards creating the ideal minimalist kitchen, the truth is that most of us don’t have the time or resources to spend on remodeling or even on purchasing new equipment. The good news is that practicing minimalism in the kitchen does not require that you spend big bucks. It’s all about getting back to basics and eliminating all the … [Read more...]
We Got It! Our Suburban Homestead…
Yay!!! I am so excited to share with you all that I am a new homeowner. My husband and I closed on our homestead in June. We bought in a suburb of Columbus (20 minutes away from downtown). It has over half an acre, a nice patch of woods, and a creek running through it. The urban/suburban part has always been important to me. I am not a fan of rural living (been there, done that) and I personally feel that the vehicle for change...for our environment, our food system, and for our society in … [Read more...]
Why is One-on-One Time with your Kid So Important?
Each day, most of us struggle to complete our necessary chores. In the midst of all these necessities, it's easy to forget to slow down and pay attention to the little things, like spending quality one-on-one time with your kids. Everyday chaos means that some of life's opportunities to create good and long lasting memories are often missed. Children won't remember whether or not you took out the trash or made dinner, but they will remember the time that you built a fort out of sheets and … [Read more...]
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