Sunshine
Last week, I told you the story of our rainy days in the color red. Well, the sun finally came out. It feels only fitting to tell you about it in the color yellow. I hope the sun’s shining wherever you are too.
7 Cheap Ways to Spend a Weekend Afternoon
1. Visit a new neighborhood. Get on a random bus and see where you end up. Or bike to a neighborhood you’ve always wanted to explore. Once you’re there, just wander around. 2. Grab your camera and go for a walk. Decide beforehand what you want to snap photos of – flowers, tree branches against…
March Showers
Remember how last month I was bragging about all of our nice weather and our early spring blossoms. Well, this week we’re getting torrents of rain to make up for it. Our backyard looks like a wading pool. Honestly, I’m not complaining. I was feeling rather overwhelmed with garden and house projects, so the return…
Last Day of Winter
Tomorrow is the spring equinox. You can find ways to celebrate here. I’ll be traveling next week, so I won’t be blogging. But I have a little giveaway planned while I’m away, so check back on Monday for the details! Happy first day of spring!
Just One Small Change
When I was writing my New Year’s Resolutions series, I went on the lookout for simple and inexpensive ways we might live better in 2010. And it struck me how much we might be able to improve our lives by making just one small change. For instance what if someone committed to a daily walk?…
Health | Herbs | Household | Simple Living
Simplify Your Personal Care
Do you have cleansers, creams, lotions, serums, sprays, perfumes, deodorants, and cosmetics packed in your bathroom drawers and cabinets? If so, you’re not alone. A 2004 Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey found that the average adult uses nine personal care products, containing 126 unique chemical ingredients, each day. These products are expensive. More alarmingly, according…