Essential oils have become increasingly popular, as many people are trying to use nontoxic products. They serve a purpose in personal care and around the home, as well as in
Let’s face it — food is expensive, especially during a pandemic. I know that as much as anyone because I feed a family of five, 5 meals a day (breakfast,
In this crazy times and economic challenges many of us are looking to saving money and living as frugal as possible. January is in general the months many of us
The waste piled up over time in your property can be overwhelming. With all the disposable materials we use, maintaining a zero-waste lifestyle can be hard. Getting rid of waste
Even before the champagne’s been popped and everyone is returning to work, many of us make resolutions — things we would like to achieve and/or to make better for ourselves.
You can take the tinsel down when the holidays are over, but don’t bag your Christmas tree! Here are eight sustainable ways to dispose of your Christmas tree after the
The festive season is around the corner and people are starting to make plans. We look forward to spending time with our family and friends as we exchange meaningful gifts
I don’t know about you, but I love Christmas and I particularly love hosting Christmas parties and maybe this year consider hosting a holiday party the zero waste style. Here
It’s buying season, and the joy of shopping for and wrapping the perfect gift is here. But, unfortunately, it’s also the season of spending too much money on gifts that
This week, I began to write my Christmas list for my family. Every year, we tend to keep it fairly minimal, but since we do have kids, we naturally try
We celebrated second of advent and if you don’t know what that is your read about that here. We celebrated by baking gingerbreads and I want to share my gingerbread
Fire Cider is a slightly spicy, tasty remedy effective in helping relieve sinus congestion, ward off colds and flus, aid digestion, increase circulation and boost the immune system. Taken daily
Seriously, I absolutely love all the beautiful colors at the farmer’s market at @hillcrestfarmersmkt
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Waking up to tsunami warning 😟
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Picnic lunch in all it’a glory! Salad with pesto potatoes and chickpeas.
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Sounds like a good day!
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#gardenhumor #gardenhumoratitsbest #funny #garden #gardening #gardeninglife #gardenersworld
I’m in love with my yeti so I can bring my green smoothies and green juices with me wherever I go.
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Our lettuce is growing so well thanks to rain and the cooler weather. And we grow many different kids of lettuce which makes our salads so colorful. Which lettuce is your favorite? I’m all about romaine and speckled lettuce
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Turmeric latte also known as golden latte is what I crave right now. It’s basically a warming tea that is great for the immune system, is a rich source of antioxidants, helps with joint pain, and promotes healthy skin.
Recipe:
350ml oat milk
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp maple syrup
grind of black pepper
Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk constantly over a gentle heat, until hot. Serve in a cup and enjoy.
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Kids are back in school and I’m in my happy place 💚
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The best part about living in sunny San Diego, California is that we can drive 40 minutes to play in the snow. Check out our snow day in our latest YouTube video. Link is in my bio.
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#snowday #californiasnow #californiasnowday #mountlaguna #familysnowday #familysnowtrip #familytime #snow #snowfun❄️
Did you know lemon and baking soda do a fabulous job of cleaning, disinfecting, removing stains, and more?
Lemon cleaning applications include:
Mix lemon juice with baking soda to make a cleaning paste that works great on sinks and bathtub.
Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on the cut section of the lemon. Use the lemon to scrub dishes, surfaces, and stains.
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Our family is on the Dr. OZ @dr.oz_show today, sharing our tips for reducing waste. Show airs at 9PT / 12 ET. Link to it is my Profile. @bellaearth
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Someone asked me what I mean when I said last week that Noah is our rainbow baby.
The day our son Noah was born was one of the happiest. He made us a family of four, brought us a son, and made our first child a big sister. But what most people don’t know about Noah is that he’s extra special because he’s our rainbow baby.
Rainbow babies are those born after loss and grief resulting from a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or infant loss. In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better. The rainbow is so appreciated, having just experienced the storm. This baby is a miracle so longed for.
The pregnancy with a rainbow baby is a terrifying one, but in the end the baby is the ultimate gift that may restore hope and faith for grieving parents.
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#rainbowbaby #pregnancylossawareness #pregnancylossjourney #pregnancyloss #babyafterloss #mybabyboy💙 #love #family #momlife #lifewithkids #griefjourney
Let’s stay in touch so we can take this journey together!