One of the first DIY eco-beauty products I ever made was cream deodorant. While a fabulous and simple recipe, it’s not as convenient (and a bit messy) as having solid deodorant in a stick. And I have a confession… I…

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It feels like my feed was filled with two options this holiday season—a Ralph Lauren Christmas or a Little Women Christmas. It’s not a surprise that I’d fall into the later category. These trends ...
My mother and grandmothers are master gardeners, having a presence with plants that is humble while having a deep unassuming knowledge. I've been loving having my own garden the last two years and am ...
This DIY craft is perfect for beginners and a great scrap buster project. It’s quick and easy to sew and makes a great gift! Especially for upcoming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! Anyone with glasses, ...
Ambling out to the kitchen in the summer mornings, I grab my cup of coffee and gaze out the back door’s window to our garden. As the aroma from my drink drifts up and I suppress a yawn, the birds are ...
Today marks a year that I moved out of the Pink Apartment, lovingly named for the pink carpets, pink counters, and, what used to be, pink walls. In August 2021 I got the keys and gave the whole ...
One of the first DIY eco-beauty products I ever made was cream deodorant. While a fabulous and simple recipe, it’s not as convenient (and a bit messy) as having solid deodorant in a stick. And I have a confession… I…
Three weeks ago I shared 10 beauty things to start making instead of buying. And this week I’m sharing the all-natural cleaning version of that post! It’s so convenient to have all my most used recipes in one place 😉…
June has been a heavy month and for important reasons. I didn’t feel it was appropriate for me to publish a blog post last week. So I took a week off from promoting myself and focused on educating myself and…
I’ve transitioned a lot of my beauty routine to homemade products and I thought I would share my favorites! There are some things like makeup, certain hair care products, and specialty products (like sunscreen) that I don’t make myself. But…
Did you know that I was a lifeguard for almost eight years? It’s true! I basically grew up in my local swimming pool and then worked there for many summers when I became a certified lifeguard. Then in college, I…
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