Not only is making your own granola easy, but it’s super cost-effective. I like to make nut-rich granolas in small batches and store them in large glass mason jars as a go-to option for my family. Granola is great with…

This meat-free vegetarian BBQ carrot sandwich is satisfying and tasty! Even my husband who eats meat thought this was delicious and filling.  The texture of the carrots and onions has a nice bite with the sauce – if you’re looking…

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…

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)…

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.  Amidst the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, countless individuals suffer…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

As I was helping my husband pack for a quick business trip, he was frantically trying to find some allergy pills as Springtime in the Bay Area means many blooms and pollen. I also reminded him to pack his homeopathic…

My friend is a private chef and caterer, so when she made me dinner at her house last week, I was of course giddy to attend.  Despite being stuffed after the gourmet meal, I could not help but indulge in…

If I could put a note to my younger self, send it in a little time machine, and have it magically pop up in my 20s, this is what it would say – USE FACIAL OILS.  As a youngish 20-something,…

Traveling with teenagers can be a challenge, but it can also be a lot of fun. If you’re planning a road trip with your teen, there are a few things you can do to make the trip more interesting and…