I enjoy crafting. But, to be honest, I’m not exactly talented at it! So if I can make these easy upcycled ornaments, you surely can too! This post contains affiliate links from which I can earn a commision, at no cost to you. Visit my full disclosure page here. Years ago, we converted the kids’ play …
When climate change is on the news regularly, it’s obvious we need sustainable gift ideas! But, what makes a gift sustainable? This post contains affiliate links from which I can earn a commision, at no cost to you. Visit my full disclosure page here. First, let’s look at some factors that determine how sustainable a product …
Like everything else in 2020, my garden has been full of surprises. Many things went wrong and a few things went very right! Spring was so early we all wanted to get a jump on starting the garden. Then the rains came and plants languished. I ended up falling behind despite having gotten an early …
Envision an old manor house or cottage with English Ivy growing up the walls and around the windows. Lovely? Or is English Ivy a pretty pest? This post may contain affiliate links from which I can earn a commision, at no cost to you. Visit my full disclosure page here. English Ivy is listed on many …
I finally jumped in and tried canning my garden produce for the very first time! I learned so much and want to share the salsa canning step by step. But first, the story! This post contains affiliate links. If you click through a link I may get a small commision at no expense to you. …
I’ve struggled with my weight most of my life. It didn’t help that I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid (Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis) when I was just 10 years old. That’s no excuse, but it does make the struggle more difficult. A recent change in perspective finally gave me the motivation to make real changes. This …
It seems like a no-brainer – use coupons and save money, right? But experience has taught me that this is not a hard and fast rule! There are at least 3 times you should skip the coupon. This post contains affiliate links. If you click through a link I may get a small commision at …
Did you know yard sales are big business? According to visual.ly, there are around 165,000 yard sales per week in the U.S. Nearly 700,000 people spend over $4 million and buy nearly 5 million items every week! I’m so happy to hear that many things are given new life and kept out of the landfill! …
Preserving food is a great way to save money. Whether you are growing your own produce or getting a good deal at the store or farmer’s market, it’s a great idea to prevent waste and to have inexpensive summer produce for use during the winter. Find your local farmer’s markets at localharvest.org. This post contains …
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through a link I may get a small commision at no expense to you. Read my disclosure policy here. Container gardening in a small space or rental is a great way to grow your own food. Homegrown food not only tastes wonderful but allows you to control what …