Those of us who have surpassed the age of 40 can attest to the fact that as we age, our skin undergoes many changes. I have passed that age, and to tell on myself, I am half of that more years old as well. Never one to bother much about my skin, today I reckon with the damage of poor skin care ...
The Perfect Last-Minute Gift Idea – Handmade Soaps
Soap making is a fun and creative activity, perfect for crafting thoughtful, personalized gifts. One unique idea is to make beautiful, flower-infused soap bars using silicone muffin trays or soap molds, ideal for creating individual, customizable soap portions. This process allows for a lot of ...
Lazy Off-Grid Lasagna: Big Flavor, Minimal Effort
This post contains affiliate linksI've always wanted to experiment with making a great, homemade lasagna dish — but honestly, it's always been a bit too intimidating, which is odd because I've blogged about food and recipes since 2009!! That's 15 years of food blogging, you'd think I'd feel ...
Incredible Lasagna-Inspired Kale Salad
Have you ever had the craving for lasagna, but you want it in a healthier, low-carb friendly way? When experimenting with adding more kale to my diet, I wondered if it was crazy to do a lasagna-inspired kale salad!Apparently it's not that weird at all—it actually is a great, creative idea! The ...
Cooling Cucumber, Green Tea & Aloe Vera Skincare Recipe – Heals Skin 8-10 Days Faster!
Let's talk about the BEST ways to get cooling relief for over-heated skin this summer. You've heard of Aloe Vera of course - but did you know there's a 3-ingredient blend that improves inflamed skin even faster?Let's look at Cucumber + Aloe Vera + Green Tea and their effects on cooling sensitive or ...
Designing the Perfect Deck to Expand Your Outdoor Living Space
Expanding your outdoor living space with a well-designed deck can transform your Spring and Summer experiences, providing an inviting area for relaxation, entertaining, and enjoying nature. Back in 2021, we designed a HUGE deck that ran the length of our almost 3,000 sq ft house. I knew it would ...