Naming a favorite flower on this gloriously beautiful planet can be a tall order but it is a challenge I can meet in an instant. My absolute favorite flower is the hydrangea. Of course a hydrangea flower can look very different depending on the type of plant in question. There are actually six different types of hydrangea grown here in the USA. The flowers range from cone shaped panicles, to mopheads, to lacecaps. The color varieties are also vast. You can easily spot the different types by … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
How to Make Your Homeschool Life Easier
Whether you were planning to do it or not, right now we're all homeschool parents thanks to COVID-19. Schools around the country have closed down for the remainder of the year, leaving parents and students scrambling to adjust to distance learning models and the new reality of learning from home. This doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking experience, though. Here are some of our favorite tools and tricks for making home-based learning a little bit easier. 1. A Flexible Parent Right off the bat, … [Read more...]
Wellness Tips for Looking Your Very Best
Just like you’d tend to a garden or car in order to make it look exactly how you want, sometimes people need a little maintenance. Just like any other project that’s worth your time and love, wanting to put some extra care into your appearance is nothing to be shy about, and certainly nothing to be ashamed of. Who doesn’t want to be the absolute best version of themselves, given the opportunity? If you’re looking to add to your beauty routine, here are a few tips that will have you looking your … [Read more...]
My Favorite Avocado Smoothie – Keto Friendly
I am a big avocado lover. They are rich in healthy omega-3 fatty acids and fiber while being low in carbs. They are a great source of vitamins C, E, K, and B-6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, magnesium, potassium, lutein, and beta-carotene. They are a superfood for sure! While I do not object to their flavor when thrown in a good salad, paired with some sushi, or added liberally to my tacos...I am not the kinda gal that can just sprinkle some Everything But the Bagel seasoning and eat … [Read more...]
Bake These 8 Recipes With Your Family This Weekend
If you have kids at home, you know that it's not always easy to entertain them over the weekend. After you read a book, play a game and watch a movie, what's left? Fortunately, there's a solution. When you and your family head into the kitchen to bake, you can make memories, learn skills and, best of all, eat a delicious treat! Here are some recipes to try out this weekend. 1. Minion Sandwich Cookies To this day, little kids have a serious obsession with the characters from the "Minions" … [Read more...]
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