Walking My Way Towards Wellness With a Little Help From Kalso Earth
In my early twenties, I wore shoes for fashion. In my late twenties, I wore shoes suited for work. In my thirties, I reached for anything that was comfortable, easy to slip on, and could withstand baby burbles. In my forties, I’m now paying the price for these footwear faux pas. Ignoring overall body […]
12 Super-Cute and Clever Spring Crafts For Kids
The days will soon be longer, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are right around the corner and you’re in search of craft projects to brighten up your space and keep those little hands busy. Well, me too! This is definitely the time for finding cute and clever Spring crafts for kids. Check out these fun projects, […]
Seven Year Hitch Puts The Comedy In Common Law
What would you do if you found out that your best friend – slash- roommate was now your spouse due to a common law marriage clause? Well, if you are Jennifer (Natalie Hall) and Kevin (Darin Brooks) in “The Seven Year Hitch,” you send the audience on a clever, comedic and heart-tugging ride! Best friends […]
Rural Mom Guide for March #DIY #Farm
The first signs of spring are cropping up (or soon will be!) and the energy of renewal is all around. March is a great month to: – find deals on carpet, children’s clothing, and luggage. – snag clearances on ice skates, ski equipment, frozen foods, and of course, after-St. Patrick’s Day candy and goodies. – […]
Rural Mom Guide for March #DIY #Farm
The first signs of spring are cropping up (or soon will be!) and the energy of renewal is all around. March is a great month to: – find deals on carpet, children’s clothing, and luggage. – snag clearances on ice skates, ski equipment, frozen foods, and of course, after-St. Patrick’s Day candy and goodies. – […]
5 Tips for Staying Happy #inspiration
In his years as a successful entrepreneur creating and selling corporations to the likes of Coca-Cola and Kimberly-Clark, Richard Jaffe, one of the owners of the Phoenix Suns, found a few constants to guide him in business and in life. “Love myself; live my values, and learn to give back,” says Jaffe, who gained respect […]
What Skin Care Products Are Right For You?
The right skin care regimen can certainly put a smile on your face! In our home, as in many others, skin care need greatly vary. As an over-40 gal, I have dry skin concerns, as an outdoors-sportsman my husband often has windburn issues to tend to, and my oldest son suffers from eczema. One thing we […]
How To Wear Your Fresh Produce Plus Size #Fashion
When it comes to fashion, I’m way out of my comfort zone. In fact, that’s what I generally gravitate towards- comfort- selecting all-purpose wash-n-wear go-everywhere clothing that can take me from the garden to soccer practice and back home again to fix supper and wrap-up the daily chores. As a tall, plus-size woman, I’ve always […]
Gluten Free French Toast Souffle Recipe
Incorporating gluten free foods into my diet is much easier when I modify recipes my family already enjoys. This way, I don’t have to make a separate meal for myself – and with quality gluten free products, they never spot the difference! One recipe that’s been on our family favorite list for awhile is French Toast Souffle. […]
How to Make Your Frosting Look Like Snow On a Cupcake #DIY
I learned this simple technique to give frosting “sparkle” and make it look like snow at our community center. It’s so easy to do and I knew I had to share, because if I hadn’t learned this frosting snow technique, yet, then likely maybe some of you haven’t either… now we will all be in-the-know! […]
Rural Mom 40-Something Make-Over: Afraid To Get My Hair Cut
My hair numbers are 10, 5, 3, 2, and 1. 10 – The number of years I’ve had the same hairstyle, the only aspect that has varied was the length. 5 – The number of years since I’ve had a haircut. My once shoulder length “bob” is now shoulder-blade length. 3 – The number of […]
Ready To #Travel Hands-Free With My Sash Bag
Until I had children, I was never really a purse-carrying kinda-gal. Through high school I used my back pack or carried a wallet. At work, I found the smallest purse possible and generally tucked it into my laptop case. Finally, after I succumbed to toting a diaper bag, I began to carry a larger purse […]