Herb Garden for Beginners How to Select Plants
One of my favorite parts of gardening is having an herb garden. In my experience, herbs are easy to grow, require little care and many are perennials that come back year after year. They are a great option for a new or beginning gardener. There are literally hundreds of varieties of herbs, and because of this, … Read more
How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner
Like many people, I had grown accustomed to buying window cleaner to clean windows in our home. Usually window cleaner is dyed a bright, unnatural blue color and has a strong odor. I started to question using an artificial cleaner in my home especially after we got our rescue dog Lulu. I decided I would … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner in a Slow Cooker
Growing up, I always looked forward to having corned beef and cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. It was one of those staple meals I could count on my grandmother to make. I think I only really started to appreciate St. Patrick’s day dinner ideas (and miss this meal) as I got older. I … Read more
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
A few years ago I aggressively dove into making my own homemade products, including homemade laundry detergent. These products ranged from beauty products for my face and body, to household cleaners. My goal was to live more green, be more frugal and have some fun at the same time. Some of these products stuck and … Read more
How to Prepare Your Dog for a Race 5K
Right now is an ideal time to start prepping your dog for a spring race. Today I am sharing exactly how to prepare your dog for a race. In the past I trained for and ran a 5K with our rescue dog Lulu. It was a memorable and fun experience and we even won an … Read more
Gift Ideas for Poshmark Sales
You joined Poshmark, a popular clothing selling app and website. You listed some of your clothes for sale and finally made your first sale. Now how to package your item for shipping and what kind of gift ideas for Poshmark sales? Many Poshmark sellers like to include a gift or freebie in with their item, … Read more
How to Make Homemade Mineral Veil Face Powder
I’ve been using the BareMinerals line of makeup since about 2010. I’m a money-saver at heart, and while I cringe at the price of these products, I have found no better solution. They blend so much better than the liquid foundation I used for years. However, it was a few years later before I learned I … Read more
How to Make Flowers Last Longer
Whenever I splurge on buying fresh cut flowers, I want them to last as long as possible. I think this is the case for most flower buyers, but unfortunately flowers often do not last very long. This can lead to frustration, disappointment and additional spending. I used to work in a floral shop so I … Read more
8K Training Plan Using Hal Higdon 8K
This post is reflective of my training cycle for an 8K race and details exactly how I trained along with tips for running a 8K race. I recently gave up my gym membership prior to my 8K training plan. All of my running in 2017, therefore, will be outdoors. I am purchasing new running shoes, … Read more