It is officially 2017, which both felt like a long time coming and like 2016 flew by. 2016 was definitely a growing year for me- a year in which ‘busy’ was an understatement. And with that constant running around, falling behind, and struggling to catch up came a bit of scattered chaos that left me feeling flighty, overwhelmed, and lacking a sense of grounding. So, for 2017, instead of writing my long list of resolutions that can sometimes be a bit overly complicated I’ve decided on a single ... Read More about Simplify
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Dehydrator Basics: Root Vegetables
If your counter looks anything like mine post-autumn harvest, it is cluttered with piles of root vegetables and a plethora of winter squash. And although both varieties of produce last for quite a while, I love to dehydrate some of my favorite root vegetables to pop into mid-winter stews. Dehydrating keeps the produce’s fresh-from-the-earth taste and drastically lengthens how long each veggie keeps! Dehydrating is a super simple preserving process- especially when you’re not in ... Read More about Dehydrator Basics: Root Vegetables
DIY All Natural Bug Repellent Candles
I’m a summer baby. Born in the middle of July, I love the heat, the sunshine, the late night sunsets- it is my favorite season. However, the one thing I really, really dislike about summer is all it’s bugs. I thought I had lucked out moving to Colorado a few years ago because of its lack of bugs, but, oh, has this season proved me wrong! There have been bugs everywhere, not just on me but on my pups as well. No, thanks! So, to make my summer evenings sipping cocktails on the porch a little bit ... Read More about DIY All Natural Bug Repellent Candles
Dehydrator Basics: Fruit
Pro tip: going to Costco while hungry is never a good idea. I may have let my stomach fill the cart and I somehow ended up lugging a giant box of strawberries, multiple pounds of kiwis, a flat of raspberries, and another flat of apricots into my apartment. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’d know that my only roommates are my two dogs- not the best partners for attempting to eat what feels like a thousand pounds of fruit before it goes bad. Enter my (well, more like my ... Read More about Dehydrator Basics: Fruit
DIY All Natural Cleaning Products
Owning two dogs is dirty (I’m sure those of you with kiddos would echo this sentiment as well) but with dirt and slobber, and fur everywhere you need cleaning products that work. However, you need them to be tough on mess without being chock full of manmade chemicals and toxins that to keep your (fur)babies safe. And yet, when you shopping for those gunk-free products they are super pricey. Enter DIY All Natural Cleaning Products! When you buy in bulk and make cleaning products yourself, ... Read More about DIY All Natural Cleaning Products