Over the years that I have written here on this blog I have rarely reviewed makeup or skincare items. I have turned down opportunities to review products along these lines somewhere in triple digit amounts. The reason for this is simple...I rarely if ever wore makeup, creams, lotions, or other skin enhancement products. I didn't want to devote the time to skincare products and makeup application and since the world of beauty ingredients is so confusing and potentially toxic it just seemed a … [Read more...]
It’s a Wrap – Stinky Bathrooms, Nature Stimulus, and Meatloaf
TGIF! Have an awesome weekend everyone! Occasionally I do a link round up to highlight all the cool stuff I have come across lately. It is also nice to do a more "fluffy" post when I am short on time and that I am right now. I leave this weekend for Detroit to attend Ford's Innovation & Design Fantasy Camp and NAIAS, (#FordNAIAS). I was invited by Ford and they are putting me up while I am there. They also invited several of my green bloggy friends and we will hopefully get to pal around … [Read more...]
What We’ve Been Up to Lately
Weather's warm and I haven't wanted to blog lately. But we have been busy... exploring gardens, local hiking trails, wading streams, finding wildlife, and scoping out gorgeous flowers. … [Read more...]
So Much to be Thankful For…
I will likely be heading out of town for Thanksgiving this afternoon but of course all week long I have been reflecting on what I am thankful for. It is amazing how often we can let life's little problems blind us to all the wonderful things we have. I am THANKFUL to be 5 years cancer free. I am THANKFUL for an amazing family.... husband, kids, mom, dad, brothers... I am THANKFUL for a lovely home that is warm, cozy, and ridiculously low priced. How did we luck into that? I am THANKFUL that … [Read more...]
Best Homeschooling Blogs
I am homeschooling again! Is it weird that I am the one most excited about it? Well, anyway a move and the many, many issues at the local school have given my oldest son and I reason to decide that homeschooling is in his best interests. This go round I have smartened up and decided NOT to use an online curriculum. Yes it kept me accountable and yes we knew exactly what to do and when to do it but it was so stressful and felt more like 5-6 daily hours of grueling homework rather than a relaxed … [Read more...]
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