Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
The benefits of hemp and the marvelous compounds like CBD from it are no longer a secret. Not only are Moms talking about how CBD is helping them with everything from sleep to inflammation, but hemp oil is also proving to be beneficial to our…
Dinner plans fall through? Need something tasty to bring to a socially-distanced picnic? This is a fail-proof pasta salad that everyone loves (except for Gluten-free folks – sorry!) and can be put together in less than an hour with mostly pantry basics and a little…
It’s important for kids on the autism spectrum to stay busy as it allows them to develop their personal strengths. Here is a helpful infographic with autism-friendly activities for children. (more…)
This blogpost is sponsored by Russell Brunson’s Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream Customers. I’ve been blogging for over seven years now – wow! Although my growth has been consistent and my SEO is fairly solid, I…
As I’m really starting to miss travel, I find myself thinking back to a recent tropical vacation. If you’re also drawn to the magic and the beauty of places like the Caribbean and Central America then you could always bring the magic to your own…
We get a weekly vegetable box, and it always seems like the ‘hearty’ vegetables are what’s left at the end of the week. If you find yourself with extra zucchini and russet potatoes, this is a delicious way to use them up! I used a LOT of fresh parsley in this recipe. Parsley is often overlooked as an ingredient, and when sauteed with onion and garlic, it becomes a wonderful flavoring herb for this dish. (more…)
I’ve been doing a LOT of baking during the pandemic, and after hand tossing pizza dough and kneading dough for olive loaves, I have come full circle to appreaciate my good ol’ bread maker! This recipe is fairly goof-proof and is a nice weight for…
I feel like just about EVERYONE went out and adopted a puppy or kitten during the shutdown. This movement cleared out shelters and rescue groups, but many dogs especially were not full vaccinated. Distemper is a dangerous disease that happens everywhere and affects a wide…
I love making homemade granola because it makes my home smell amazing and truthfully it just tastes better than anything I can buy in the store! (more…)
As we have been home so much, the doors have been open to let the fresh air in, but we’ve inadvertantly let a lot of Springtime pollen and dust in as well. The rush of air has also stirred up pet dander and hair inside…
Having been home for weeks now, wait, no… MONTHS, I have had a very CLOSE relationship with home and those who reside in it. The stay-at-home order has also afforded me lots of extra time to learn new things. In chatting with friends, they too…
Spirituality is a term that is difficult to define. It means something different for each of us. Generally, it means thinking about something bigger than ourselves, focusing less on material things and more on the human spirit. It might mean meditating or getting in touch with a psychic, like those on the medium chat website. But what has this got to do with your diet? (more…)
