This paper towels post is sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Family Care Brands but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If there’s one thing I know about my readers, it’s that most of you have a passion for making a difference–even when life gets busy. This post is part of a new series called…
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Landscaping to Lower Your Energy Bill
I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for my tips on energy-efficient landscaping and other ways to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved It’s prime time for spring cleaning! While your closets and baseboards are probably in need…
A Natural At-Home Solution: Lymphatic Flush Facial Massage
When we enter into parenthood (or adulthood, overall) we give up a lot of freedom. It’s a given. We know it’s going to happen. But who among us really understands until we’re right in the thick of it? No matter how you do it, adulting isn’t easy, and self-care is one of the first things…
Easy Ways to Lower Energy Use at Home When You Travel
As you might be able to tell, I’ve got family travel on my mind. We’ll be heading to the beach in a couple of weeks for the first time with the kids, and that road trip fits in perfectly with our latest energy savings mission from Project Envolve! As you know if you’ve been reading…
5 Ways to Save Money with Summer Meals
I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for writing about how to save money on your electric bill, and affiliate links are included. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved If you’re looking to save money this summer, to start you could compare…
10 Summer Energy Savings Tips (and 5 Summer Drink Ideas!) #ProjectEnvolve
I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for this post about your summer energy bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved It’s time for another Project Envolve mission, and our goal this month is to give you tips on how to cut…
Cool Kitchen Challenge: Slow Cooker Baked Beans Recipe #ProjectEnvolve
I am a Project Envolve ambassador and receive product and/or compensation for these posts. All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolve When my mom stopped by this afternoon, my daughter was in her high chair eating her current favorite food: baked beans. Despite their being one of our go-to summer side dishes and…
3 Easy Curb Appeal Tips (for the low-maintenance gardener!) #LetsGarden
This post has been sponsored by Monrovia, but all opinions are my own. Why Monrovia plants? Because my Mom says so, and Mom is always right. OK, so that’s not the only reason we’re Monrovia gardening fans (although Mom’s opinion is usually the one I trust.) I’m a lifetime garden lover and my husband…
Forget cans. #ShopCartons to Save Trees this Month!
This post was brought to you by the folks at ChooseCartons.com. As much as I’d like all of our food to come from our garden and local farms, there are still things we need from the grocery store. I do my best to avoid anything that comes in a can, so I’m always on the…
How to Make Wild Violet Syrup
My grandmother always loved wild violets. I do, too, and that’s why they were the flowers I chose for my wedding. Not the smartest move, perhaps, since the edible candied violets were impossible to find and I had to order some that were imported from France. They sat atop vanilla bean cupcakes swirled with white…
