As many of you know, I recently took the plunge and became a Beautycounter consultant. I first tried Beautycounter products on a girls’ trip to New Orleans.…
Two and a half years ago, I started a little book club in my new (at the time) town. I wanted to get to know some…
Ok, ok, I’ll admit it. The term “oil pulling” really isn’t appetizing, nor does it sounds like something you’d want to voluntarily do. In fact, when…
The thing about taking a break is that you won’t know how long the break will last until it’s over, or even if it’s really a…
Whether we see or hear them or not, signs are everywhere. One particular sign, or rather, tank top, hit me right smack in the thinker this…
Planning our trip to Iceland started almost a year before we actually got to go. Josh and I like to save for one big trip per year.…
There is a tendency in our culture to glorify the concept of a “detox”. We have detox smoothies, face serums, and teas. Many of us have…
Much like taking a daily vitamin, a probiotic, or things like chiropractic care or acupuncture, the topic of essential oils has been the center of some…
Summer is officially here which means the margaritas are flowing, the smell of fresh-cut grass is in the air, and the chances that I’m wearing makeup…
Foodie Finds• Recipes• Uncategorized
Dark Chocolate and Candied Orange Ice “Cream” (Gluten, Dairy, and Grain Free)
I consider myself somewhat of an ice cream connoisseur. I fancy myself a bit of an ice cream snob when it comes to indulging in the…
Health & Wellness• Product Reviews
Is Your Sunscreen Making You Sick? Shedding a Little Light on Safer Sunscreen
For many years, like 29 of them to be exact, I lived in a world where I believed that any product on the shelf was likely…
Becoming a food blogger, or blogging in general has become a popular trade among young professionals. Calling myself a blogger is still something I have a…
Budget Friendly Tips• Foodie Finds• Recipes• Uncategorized
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles in 10 Minutes Flat!
When it comes to things like Father’s Day or my Dad’s birthday, I basically have two choices for gifts that I can get him. I can…
Every human on this planet shares a common desire. We all want “good” skin. Nobody is thrilled to see bumps pop up on their forehead or…
I used to think that anyone that did their grocery shopping at more than one store was nuts. Why drive around town to get specific items…
Maybe it was your New Year’s resolution, maybe you’ve heard the buzz in the media, or maybe you are facing some health challenges and want to…
Budget Friendly Tips• Health & Wellness• Product Reviews
10 Uses For Coconut Oil You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Most of us have a jar of this stuff. Even if it’s in the back of your pantry and you bought it one time on a…
It’s that time of year! The sun is shining, the smell of freshly cut grass is all around, and the BBQ season is upon us. Spring…
Budget Friendly Tips• Foodie Finds• Health & Wellness• Product Reviews
My 10 Favorite Things Right Now- Spring 2018
A few months ago I posted 5 of my favorite things at the time. I heard back from readers that they loved the post and have…
In a time when everyone is obsessed with counting calories, carbs, and just about everything in between, we’ve seen a shift in the food industry. Just…
It was January 2017 when I first felt the pinch in my lower back. Ironically, I was visiting my Dad in the hospital after his back…
Whether you’re the type of person that eats a robust breakfast every morning, the person that eats whatever they dig out of their center console on…
The single most frequent question I get from my followers is about collagen. Collagen has gained a lot of popularity as the paleo movement has moved…
We could all take some advice from Rachel in Season 3 of FRIENDS when she tells Ross to drink the fat. More or less, anyway. If…