It is a question that rarely anyone asks or thinks about and yet vitamin D can play a big part in the way we feel and function daily. You may feel lethargic and that you are running on empty. You might have a constant case of the blues. Work could be tiring you out or maybe you are stressed. The answer might also be something else though. Could you be deficient in vitamin D? This is a big issue for me personally. When I start to feel down, lethargic, and even depressed I go into my Doctor's … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
Preserving Fresh Herbs
When the the weather starts to turn cold we inevitably gather up the last of our warmer weather garden crops and this often includes bunches of fresh herbs...basil, thyme, sage, rosemary, cilantro, dill, raspberry leaf, lemon verbena, peppermint, oregano, etc. Farmer's markets might also be selling these herbs in large quantities for the same reason. What do you do with this wondrous bounty so it won't go to waste?? Preserve it! Herbs can easily be preserved so you can enjoy their distinct … [Read more...]
Essential Oils Blends Perfect for Fall
I love the smells of fall...the leaves, the crisp air, the baking, the seasonal foods, etc. With all those delicious scents in mind I put together a graphic with some essential oil blends for your diffuser. Fill the air with the smells of snickerdoodle cookies, pumpkin pie, fall leaves, orange pomanders, spiced cider, and more. Most of these oils you can buy from your favorite brand/store. Two of them feature custom blends from Young Living but you can buy them on Amazon... Stress Away (a … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Self Sufficiency
Self-sufficiency is the state of requiring little or no outside support to survive. The term self-sufficiency normally refers to sustainable living, which is a lifestyle in which nothing is consumed other than what is produced by the self-sufficient family or individual. There is a movement towards self-sufficiency in North America, with many families taking steps towards sustainable living. The practice of consuming only homegrown foods and the trend towards organic clothing and gardening … [Read more...]
Frugal Friday – Yay for Rebates!
My husband and I have recently started to see financial matters in a new light. I think it may be because we have never (until recently) in 17 years of marriage, made a budget. That never really put us in the red though so we saw no reason to change. But now with a new house and some other financial obligations we are starting to see that operating without a budget and a plan has meant lots of wasted money over the years. Lots of money we could have saved rather than pissing it away willy … [Read more...]
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