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
How to Travel Cheap on a Budget Tips
Recently my husband and I took our second trip to Key West, Florida. The trip got me thinking about what we did to keep a budget and how to travel cheap while on vacation. I wanted to share a few of my tips from our recent trip in the hopes they might save you some … Read more
Energy Savings Tips for Your Home
We recently had some home insulation work done and it really improved the comfort level in our home. While that is a larger project to tackle, there are a lot of small and affordable fixes you can do yourself today. Today I’m sharing my energy savings tips. These tips can help to both improve the … Read more
Sourdough Starter Day by Day How it Looks
I had been making my own pizza dough for several years already. It was about time I stepped up my game and make a sourdough starter day by day and learn how to make sourdough starter from scratch so that I could make homemade sourdough bread and other sourdough products. Sourdough starter can be made … Read more
Why I Stopped Taking My Multivitamin Pill
As a child I took a once daily multivitamin (anyone remember the Flintstones Chewables?). Then as an adult a took a once daily multivitamin for roughly 10 years. One day I stopped. Today I’m sharing why I stopped taking my multivitamin, and what I’m doing today. The reason I stopped taking my multivitamin was due … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Anyone
Valentine’s Day is coming up on February 14. This February holiday is often thought of as a day for lovers. Because of this, in order to have a Happy Valentine’s Day many believe fresh red roses and chocolate candies must be purchased and gifted. Today I’m sharing Valentine’s Day gift ideas for anyone. These gifts … Read more
What to Do at Home? Stay Busy, Fight Boredom
When you are stuck inside it can be easy to feel bored or frustrated and not know what to do at home. Whether it’s crummy weather outside that’s keeping you in, tight finances or maybe you don’t feel well. There are many times to be at home. While you are home you can easily stay … Read more