Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
If you are a teacher, regardless of what school district, county, or state you are employed, you know that sometimes it is a hustle to make ends meet or save a little extra cash for a vacation. Educators are undervalued and underpaid, and that is…
Homemade Granola: A Nutritious and Budget-Friendly Treat Crafting your own granola is not only simple but also a wallet-friendly way to enjoy a wholesome snack. By making small batches of nut-rich granola and storing them in glass jars, you can always have a healthy and delicious…
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 to eat less meat, try out this tasty and inexpensive recipe. (more…)
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…
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.
Mother’s Day. Two words that can evoke a range of emotions in moms, from excitement to dread. While I’ve had many wonderful Mother’s Days, some have been derailed by a simple truth: moms often suffer in silence. We eat burnt toast, clean up messes, and never voice our desires. (more…)
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!
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…
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…)
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…
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…
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 Similasan Allergy Eye Relief drops as his eyes will get itchy the minute he steps off the airplane. Pollen is a fine powder that is produced by plants and is released into the air when flowers bloom. This fine pollen dust can travel long distances, meaning you don’t necessarily have to be in a garden to suffer.
