If there’s one thing that’s been lingering on my to-do list for way too long, it’s home fermenting. I already make easy homemade yogurt, but I dream of homemade kombucha, kefir, kraut and fermented fruit. My foodie dreams are coming true this year thanks to Delicious Living, who has provided a list of probiotic-rich fermented recipes and tips on…
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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…
Ready to Garden? Plant a Meatball!
The eggplant, a vegetarian recipe staple, has always been a source of heated yet friendly contention between my mother and I. She tells me I should love it, I tell her I don’t. She tells me I’m just flat out wrong and should try it again. So when my tattoo artist suggested that a small…
Slow Cooker Dessert: Easy Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for my tips on using a slow cooker and other ways to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved The Project Envolve Ambassadors took a short hiatus at the beginning of the year,…
Energy Savings Hack: $1 Sparkly Snowflake Paper Ornament Tutorial
I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for this post about how to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved The last time I brought you a post as part of the Project Envolve team, we were talking about how to save…
11 Easy Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Winter
I am a member of Project Envolve, which is sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. I received compensation in exchange for this post about how to lower your electric bill. All opinions are my own. #ProjectEnvolve #GetEnvolved Hey, hey – There’s frost on our pumpkins! And, unfortunately, once the weather gets a little colder, there’s usually…
Burpee Gardens Butterflies
Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to spend the day among writers, chefs, photographers and other garden enthusiasts at a media event held at Burpee Gardens’ Fordhook Farm. I haven’t even processed the magic enough yet to be able to tap the experience out on the keys, but I did go through some photos….
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…
Meet Minted: A Global Marketplace for Indie Artists
I received a gift card from Minted in exchange for my thoughts. All opinions are my own. A few days ago, I received an email from Minted that caught my eye. They thought maybe my readers might like to hear more about them, and while I knew I liked what I had seen of their…