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Summer Travel Tips: Avoid Jet Lag After Long Flights

Summer Travel Tips: Avoid Jet Lag After Long Flights

As summer is now in full swing, many people have booked trips overseas. We are planning a trip to South Korea this summer, and as I was planning full days of activities it occurred to me that when I normally go to bed Pacific Standard…

Summer Vacation 2023 – Must Pack Travel Items!

Summer Vacation 2023 – Must Pack Travel Items!

I was a Girl Scout and a Girl Scout leader, so really I have no excuses to be ill-prepared. However, it always feels like Summer sneaks up on me and I’m scrambling to pack the perfect travel suitcase. (Sponsored Post) This year I’ve made a…

7 Unique Natural Remedies for Relieving Chronic Low Back Pain

7 Unique Natural Remedies for Relieving Chronic Low Back Pain

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern medicine, one ancient truth remains steadfast: Mother Nature has a remarkable knack for providing relief and healing when we least expect it.  (more…)

Why are you still buying tubs of hummus? Quick Garlic Hummus Recipe

Why are you still buying tubs of hummus? Quick Garlic Hummus Recipe

The other day, I was shopping for hummus and cringed as I saw $5 mini-tubs. The average cost of dried chickpeas is a mere .50 per cup. One cup of dried chickpeas makes about 2-1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas, which makes a LOT of hummus!

Just Relocated? Here’s How to Get Settled in your New City

Just Relocated? Here’s How to Get Settled in your New City

Since 2020, the number of people who have relocated to a new city or even a new state has skyrocketed tremendously. As remote work has become more normalized, people now have the freedom to live where they want and take advantage of a lower cost…

Who Let the dogs out? Dog tracking collar devices

Who Let the dogs out? Dog tracking collar devices

I went over to a family member’s house the other day only to be greeted with, “SHUT THE DOOR!” They are the proud owner of a ‘runner’. Although their pup is very happy and loves his home, he has the tendency to bolt out the door when the opportunity arises. He often doesn’t go far, but should he accidentally get out, he may wander a few blocks away, which is stress-inducing for any pet owner! (more…)

Make your own rosemary salt with fresh rosemary

Make your own rosemary salt with fresh rosemary

With all of the recent rain here in California, my rosemary bushes are going crazy.  If you have a healthy rosemary bush with leaves that are fragrant and not dried out, now is a great time to make your own rosemary salts with your abundant…

Mango Teriyaki Tofu Bowls with Nasoya’s TofuBaked

Mango Teriyaki Tofu Bowls with Nasoya’s TofuBaked

I love making healthy dinners that take less than 30 minutes but don’t skimp on flavor. This fresh mango tofu bowl is very easy to make, especially because I use Plantspired TofuBaked which is made using Nasoya’s signature Super Firm Tofu, pre-marinated and baked to…

Planet Friendly Products to Celebrate Earth Day 2023

Planet Friendly Products to Celebrate Earth Day 2023

Having just returned from the largest Natural Products show in the United States, I was blown away by all of the new natural products coming to market.

As we approach Earth Day, I wanted to highlight some products that use natural ingredients or encourage a lighter footprint in daily use. There are many reasons why it is important to use products with natural ingredients. Here are a few of the most important ones: (more…)