Having a clean house is a varying priority to different personality types. But whether you are a clean-freak or total slob, these 5 benefits of keeping a clean house may surprise you. Its a great workout. Cleaning can be hard work, but that’s a good thing when you are looking to up your activity level. […]
Archives for September 2016
Vegan Beef Stew
So far this fall has felt a whole lot more like summer. We have had high temperatures around 90° F and lots of Iowa humidity. Last night we had severe storms all night, and today it is cloudy, windy, and COOL. Cool enough that you want a jacket to go outside. *Gasp* fall, is that […]
10 Ways To Save Money RIGHT NOW
When you feel like your paycheck barely covers your bills, it can be hard to find any extra to save. But there’s the thing – everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, can change some habits and eke a few more dollars out of their budget. I was a single mom on a hairstylist’s salary for 6 […]
Chalk Paint Quote Pumpkins
I have really had the best of intentions for fall decorations, but this season is already getting away from me before it has hardly begun. We are moving in a month, and I don’t want to buy any new holiday decor just to move it. But with an entire month left, I want to do […]
Why You Should Still Have Pen Pals
Did you have pen pals when you were a kid? I had several over the years and had so much fun saving my allowance for pretty stationery, sending them stickers, and perfecting my handwriting. As an adult I still keep in touch with a couple of those pen pals, but in this digital age the […]
Living A Life Of Gratitude + Free Printable
Gratitude is a term that gets tossed around a lot, but what really is gratitude and what does it look like when practiced? Webster defines gratitude as “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” Are you thankful for what you have? It’s not the happy people who are […]
Cranberry Seed Granola Bars
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias The temperatures have really started dropping in my neck of the woods, and that always puts me in the mood for fall baking! If nothing else, to warm the house up! I like to buy some of my […]
Vegan Pumpkin Curry
Last week when I wanted to make vegan pumpkin spice lattes I ran to the store to buy a can of pumpkin puree. Then another store. Then another. It was nowhere to be found! I learned the hard way that in some areas pumpkin puree is a seasonal item and is only stocked around Thanksgiving […]
Fall Decluttering Checklist
Fall may not be a season synonymous with decluttering, but what better time to take stock of your possessions and let go of the things you don’t want or need any more. The cooler temperatures have energized me to start mercilessly decluttering, and hopefully I can get done in time to still have a garage […]
DIY Envelopes
I had several penpals when I was a kid, and I had so much fun picking out pretty stationery, using colorful pens, and sending out happy mail. Since I have gotten into bullet journaling I have run across a lot of other people who share a similar love of stationery and happy mail, and I […]
How To Brainstorm Blog Post Ideas
Writing regular blog posts can be a ton of work, even if you love to write. There is research that needs to be done, recipes to be developed, photographs to be taken, and oh ya – what are you going to write about? I have gone from posting whenever the mood struck, to sticking to a regular […]
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
I swear people have been talking about pumpkin spice lattes since June. Now that we are in the thick of “everything Pumpkin Spice!” season, I have to make a confession. I don’t like pumpkin spice lattes from the popular coffee chain everyone stalks during the fall. I just don’t! They are sickeningly sweet, and the […]
Fall Makeup Must-Haves
The leaves in my yard have started turning colors seemingly overnight, signaling the beginning of my favorite season – fall. I have started pulling out some of my fall decor, as well as some warmer clothing as the days get shorter and the mornings get cooler. Our homes and wardrobes often reflect the colors of […]
