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If you're one of those people who attracts all the bugs, then you know how treacherous a fun summer evening outdoors can be. The allure of a warm summer eve, sipping on your favorite drink, while the kids chase fireflies - it seems so dreamy until SMACK! You get bit by a mosquito. Then again...and …
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As I'm gearing up for my daughter's spring & summer competition season, it's time to look over schedules, book hotels, map out travel plans and pack for this weekend's trip. I don't know about you but I'm not a fan of packing for trips. I tend to over-pack. By the time it's done, our bags …
Early this week I made a meal for dinner that called for half a bunch of fresh mint. So rather than put the remaining mint back in the fridge to be spoiled and found a couple weeks later, I decided to get creative with it! I decided to make an unsweetened Vojito. Why? Because I …
Necessity is the mother of invention, as was the case with this recipe. It was a Monday after a busy weekend. I had no plan for dinner for the night, let alone for the week, so going to the grocery store would have been painfully ineffective. With no leftovers to fall back on and a …
So I am one of the lucky ones that does not struggle with allergies when the trees start to bloom every April. However my two boys have a really hard time with it (beginning when they were about two years old) with the typical reactions of drippy and tickly noses and severe eye irritation. For …
We love drinking this tea in the spring when the trees are in full bloom! Not only is the aroma reminiscent of a beautiful spring day, the local honey and Vitality essential oils seem to help my family with their seasonal allergies. So, grab a book and a cup of this lovely tea for a …
For all the good reasons, I've stopped stocking soda in our fridge for a few years now. That includes soda, sugary sparkling drinks, and sports drinks. I don't want my kids to grow up drinking soda. It's just not a commodity in my house. They don't really ask for it - just occasionally have a …
So by now you've noticed that everyone sells essential oils - all the major bargain stores have them, big-box home stores have them, heck, you can even find them at supermarkets. And the price range is just as wide as the brand selections. How do you know which brand to choose? Is it worth it …
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I love poke bowls, but never thought to make one myself. But last week, I was inspired to make my own when my favorite supermarket had coupons for shelled edamame and their sashimi trays. I already had most of the ingredients at home and had avocados in my shopping cart, so I grabbed a tray …
Spring is finally here!! While we are waiting for the weather to catch up so we can enjoy the outdoors, let's help bring spring "indoors" by using essential oils to create a clean, fresh environment. It has been years since I've used plug-ins and air freshener sprays. You may have noticed that when you are …
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