On average, Americans spend the majority of energy and electricity in the privacy of their own homes. Home is where we do our eating, cooking, living, breathing: it is the place most highly associated with using gas and energy to power our lives. Fortunately, recent innovations in tech have enabled new solutions for energy efficiency in the homestead. These solutions are designed to lower carbon emissions and minimize costs associated with energy consumption, encouraging a local … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2019
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
This is a super easy, super fast, and super frugal recipe. It is perfect for eating when you are eating "beans and rice, rice and beans" ala Dave Ramsey. It is also an incredibly versatile recipe because you can switch up the spices, herbs, rice, etc to make it Cajun, Mexican, Greek, or any other number of cuisines. You can use soaked beans or canned beans. You can measure out the rice or throw in a box of rice and seasoning. This basic recipe can be adapted in all sorts of ways. My … [Read more...]
Important Truths I’ve Learned in 20 Years of Marriage
This month closes 20 years of marriage for me and begins my 21st year. I am feeling very nostalgic and even a bit sad as my Facebook memories from this week last year have begun. We spent a week in Vegas celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and it was the single best vacation of our lives. I want nothing more than to be doing it all over again. It was fun to be in a city we love yes, but also to spend a week celebrating and concentrating 100% on each other. It was incredibly … [Read more...]
6 Fitness Activities to Connect You With Nature
If you’re looking to work on your fitness and you love the outdoors, why not combine them? Some of the best ways to promote fitness are outdoors. Practice any of the fitness activities discussed here, and you’re likely to build strength, confidence, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes when you take the time to connect with Mother Nature. 1). Stand Up Paddle Boarding There are a lot of really wonderful things to say about stand up paddle boarding (SUP), an activity which combines … [Read more...]
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