Sponsored by Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. You may recall last year that my husband and I remodeled our master bath. It turned out beautiful and I am still in love with how fresh and welcoming it is compared to the dark closet it used to be. Of course, transparency requires me to share that one year later the job is still not 100% done. The framing around the door is still missing. One small section of the wall near the shower never got the wainscoting the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
3 Ketogenic Diet Health Benefits for the Entire Family
The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb diet that research suggests may benefit both children and adults. When followed consistently, the keto diet leads to the state of ketosis, a condition which allows your body to use fat for energy. Ketosis can trigger weight loss, increase energy levels, and lower blood sugar. Furthermore, research has found that the diet may reduce or eliminate epileptic seizures in some people. Weight Loss Following the keto diet is an … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles in the Garden
This is my first year fighting the dreaded Japanese Beetle. They are not quite as bad as the squash vine borer but very, very close. I suppose they have been in my garden all along munching on some kale here or there but I never really noticed. Then this year, I added a young cherry tree and BOOM they migrated to my yard and set up a permanent base camp. My poor cherry tree was being eaten alive! The leaves actually began to resemble lace rather than leaves. These little buggers actually come … [Read more...]
Make your garden a haven for wildlife
With summer in full swing, we’re all spending more and more time in our gardens and outdoor spaces. So, if you’re looking for a summer project to enjoy with your children over the summer break then why not give nature a helping hand? Turning your garden into a haven for wildlife is pretty simple and pretty budget friendly too! So, here you’ll find a beginners guide to creating a wildlife friendly garden this summer. Plants and trees All gardens are filled with plants and flowers, they bring … [Read more...]
Ways of Enhancing Your Quality Time Without Gadgets
Thе guіlt I hаvе faced whеn соnvеrѕіng with mу two сhіldrеn whіlѕt сооkіng dіnnеr, mаkіng a mental nоtе оf whаt tо pack іn their lunсhbоxеѕ аnd thеn trуіng tо remember the conversation I hаd tо then find out, you were іn ''autopilot mоdе'' аnd уоu dіdn't actually hеаr what they were ѕауіng. Wе mіѕѕ out on finding out what our children have bееn dоіng аt school аnd thеіr dау tо dау аntісѕ due tо dіgіtаl noise. Wе аrе аll too consumed bу technology, so muсh thаt it hаѕ tаkеn us аwау frоm … [Read more...]
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