The Chinese art of Feng Shui is based on ancient principles of energy flow. We can understand how acupuncture works by unblocking channels, or meridians, and creating a healthy flow of Qi (energy) and blood. Pressure work on acupuncture...
So much of our waking lives are spent in digital space - on our phones, computers and other devices - yet how often do we "clean" these areas?
My motivation for cleaning and organizing my home ring true online and...
As parents, we have some common goals: to raise happy and healthy kids, to get more time with our family, to spend less on groceries and unexpected life events, and save money. Right?
Recently, I wrote about my tips for...
Recently, we let some laundry pile up… okay, a lot of laundry. Like, four clean loads to fold and at least that many to wash. I felt like there was laundry everywhere and the situation was impossible to get a...
Spring...it's coming soon, although it may be hard to tell after that monster snow storm we just got.
I love spring. I long for it after the doldrums of winter start to set in around February. And at the first...
Turkey Chili Stuffed Delicata Squash Mummies
With Halloween just gone by, and Thanksgiving coming, these stuffed squash mummies are a fun way to celebrate the fall harvest with a festive family dinner. Ground turkey, beans, and veggies make this a...
When my daughter was a newborn, my phone was by my side 24/7.
It became my way to pass the time during round-the-clock feedings and was useful for everything from snapping a zillion photos, staying in touch with friends and...
Are you considering raising guinea hens for tick control on your property? We’ve tried it and highly recommend it.
Beware though, there are a few things to think through before raising guinea hens in your backyard. Here’s what we learned...
When I told my daughter, Violet, that I would be combining her birthday party with her little sister's last summer, I expected some pouting. Instead, she surprised me by announcing that she wanted a Doctor Seuss birthday party featuring...
Is your purse a bottomless pit?
Does it take you five minutes to find your keys?
Do you have to dump the entire contents out to find what you need?
Yes?!
Let's turn your purse into a fashionable AND useful accessory.
1. Compartments
Find a handbag...
As a mom of 3 kids, I always try to stay ahead of potential problems. With my educational and career background as an automotive technician, I am skilled in vehicle maintenance.
While we are all faced with many fears and...
The lazy dog days of summer are winding down and if you are like me you're already thinking ahead to the next school year.
Later summer bedtimes, loose routines and schedules, and running ourselves on fun everyday is what summer...
Whether done out of necessity or by choice, home renovation projects can be daunting. They are (more often than not) tediously detailed, expensive, and stressful.
My husband and I love our 40-year-old home, so we decided to give it some...
The moment I decided I wanted to be a mom filled me with excitement, curiosity, love, and a whole lot of fear and dread (because let’s be real, the fact that we CHOOSE to grow a human inside of...
In + Around Vermont
Moving to the Vermont Gayborhood of Our Dreams
My wife and I, with our then 2-year-old, moved to Vermont in 2021 from rural Missouri.
While we had great friends and community in Missouri,...
