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Gardening SUSTAIN

How to Test Old Seeds for Viability

May 25, 2015

It’s time to wrap up Spring cleaning and that included inventor of our gardening items, which includes testing old seeds for germination viability. I created this Spring Cleaning and Poise Thin-Shape pads feature as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #RecycleYourPeriodPad For me, Spring cleaning doesn’t just mean organizing our closets and scrubbing every inch of […]

EXPLORE NEW US Travel

Disney Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts #DisneySMMC

May 24, 2015

Countless times I’ve gone on vacation seeking relaxation and either wound up running non-stop from the second we got to our destination or just didn’t have the facilities that were conducive to winding down at the end of a long vacay day.  Recently, I attended the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration and had the opportunity […]

Animals SUSTAIN

Our Purina ONE 28-Day Challenge Results #ONEDifference

May 24, 2015

Some of my favorite everyday use products have come from brand challenges – a company invites you to try your product and share your experiences. Such is the case of the Purina ONE 28-Day Challenge. Thanks to Smiley360 and Purina, I received complementary products and information to get started.  Purina is a trusted name and […]

Gardening SUSTAIN

Free Printable Garden Journal Pages

May 23, 2015

When I was writing my new book, Getting Laid: Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens, Gardening and Preserving — with Over 100 Recipes! I often referred to my old gardening journals to help me recall tidbits like various organic methods that were successful in ridding my garden of unwanted pests or what plants paired well with […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN

Spell Binding Crafts, Snacks and more! STRANGE MAGIC Activity Sheets

May 22, 2015

For many of us, this marks the first week of summer vacation!  What better time to introduce a little STRANGE MAGIC in to your family movie night plans?  We’ve got everything you need including STRANGE MAGIC activity sheets, party planning ideas and even recipes to help you have a very magical film celebration! George Lucas […]

Gluten Free NOURISH

Simple and Delicious Gluten Free Snacking with TasteGuru

May 22, 2015

Did you know that you don’t have to have an actual allergy to gluten to be sensitive to it? In sensitive people, products containing gluten can cause very real problems. Scientists believe that gluten sensitivity can cause things like lupus, schizophrenia, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, anxiety, depression, and even cancer. Scary, isn’t it? As a result, […]

Easily extend the life of your food by dehydrating

May 21, 2015

My husband and I keep our home well stocked with food, especially fresh produce. We have our seasonal favorites and stock up on lots of fruits and veggies as they become available. With summers bountiful growing season just around the corner, we wanted to find a way to easily extend the life of our food […]

Activity Sheets ENTERTAIN NEW

What Does Your Tomorrow Hold? How about TOMORROWLAND Activities!

May 21, 2015

On my first trip to Walt Disney World – at the impressionable age of 7 when the whole world was bright, sparkly and full of imaginative adventures – everything in the Magic Kingdom was pure delight!  Beyond the flash and glimmer of the castle and the daring thrill of setting sail with pirates, one area completely captivated […]

How many beauty uses are there for coconut oil?
Beauty ENRICH

How many beauty uses are there for coconut oil?

May 20, 2015

Organic Coconut Oil Skin Food $39.79 Amazon.com Marketplace Coconut Oil Body Wash $17.99 Fullfillment By Amazon Coconut Oil Formula Conditioning Shampoo $15.76 Amazon.com Marketplace Maybe it’s the sunny days that are finally settling in or summer dreams of laying on the beach with a tropical drink in hand – for whatever reason, everything coconut is […]

Books ENTERTAIN NEW

Power Up & Read the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge #SummerReading

May 18, 2015

Are you ready for summer fun?  My family and I are anxious to head to the lake this year for lots of water play and beach barbecues.  While we’re enjoying all the carefree time summer vacation offers, I still want to be sure my boys are keeping their skills sharp for the next school year.  Research […]

Gardening NEW SUSTAIN

Get an Instant Green Thumb with Costa Farms Drop and Grow Sedum Tiles

May 18, 2015

When areas of landscaping in my yard need a little ground-cover, Sedum is a fabulous solution. For those of you who aren’t familiar, Sedum, (defined by Google,) is “a widely distributed fleshy-leaved plant with small star-shaped yellow, pink, or white flowers, grown as an ornamental.” For those of us who garden, it’s a staple! The main reason […]

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Salon quality hair care products that are eco-friendly

May 17, 2015

Taking good care of my hair has been part of my beauty regimen for as long as I can remember.  Being complimented on my shiny, healthy hair is such a day brightener! While I do enjoy the occasional full treatment at my salon, I prefer to shampoo and condition my hair at home using salon […]