All parents have their own unique parenting roles. One parent is good at something and fills the gaps where the other parent is lacking. Tim is the official Rough Houser in our family. He can play hard with the kids and has the strength the throw them around like I simply can't. One evening he ...
Natural Products I’m Loving Now: Spring Edition
Each season I highlight the natural products I am using and loving in my home. From products I use in the kitchen, for cleaning, to personal care, these are the things that help me keep my life as toxin-free as possible! Creating the most natural, toxin-free life possible is a journey. It's ...
Loaded Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing
This Loaded Spinach Salad with Creamy Avocado Basil Dressing is full of nutrition and bursting with flavor! You'll love this healthy, vegan salad. Who is ready to get their salad on? This salad has everything a salad could ever want. It's hearty and filling thanks to the addition of quinoa and ...
Stitch Fix Review: May 2015
Hi everyone! I'm back with another Stitch Fix Review. If you are new to Stitch Fix, please check out this post to see what it's all about! After I cleaned out my closet for the Spring Cleaning Challenge, I was pretty sure it was time to quit Stitch Fix. Although I don't necessarily need new ...
Spring Cleaning Challenge: How To Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space
With spring weather finally arriving where I live, I knew this week's Spring Cleaning Challenge had to be getting our outdoor spaces ready to enjoy! When the sunshine and warmer temperatures hit, I want to be outside as much as I can. Our outdoor spaces needed a little work sprucing them up after ...
Spring Cleaning Challenge: The Kids’ Toys and Books
I thought the last spring cleaning task, my clothes closet, was difficult. I had no idea what I was up against when I decided my next assignment was going to be to spring clean the kids' toys. I was so overwhelmed at one point, I almost seriously considered getting rid of all of their toys. ...
How to Remove Pesticides from Fruits and Vegetables
I try to buy organic produce as much as I can. It is my hope to reduce the amount of harmful, carcinogenic pesticides my family is ingesting when they eat. Plain and simple. Unfortunately, buying organic produce isn't always plain and simple. There are times when certain things stop me from ...
5 Simple Tips to Transition to a Paperless Kitchen
It's easier than you think to replace paper with cloth in the kitchen. Here's how my family stopped using paper towels and transitioned to a paperless kitchen!Happy Earth Day! I thought today was the perfect day to tell you about my family's transition to a paperless kitchen. Over the years, I've ...
Vegan Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
I hope you won't get too sick of strawberry recipes if I go overboard this spring. Strawberries are my favorite fruit and when they're in season, I can't help but put them in everything! Yes, this I have other strawberry muffin recipes on this site (like this Yogurt Strawberry Banana Muffin recipe ...
Spring Cleaning Challenge: The Clothes Closet
I am a product of two parents who sit on opposite ends of the pack rack spectrum. There's my dad, who is literally pained to throw anything away. Things hold meaning and sentimental value in his eyes, and he believes that wastefulness is a sin. Then there's my mom, who hates clutter and doesn't ...
Easy Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Crust + Spring Pizza Ideas
Today I'm on a mission. My mission is to convince you how easy it is to make a healthy, homemade, whole wheat pizza crust. I know what you're thinking. Easy is putting a pre-made crust into your grocery cart. Easy is opening a package and popping it into the oven. That's easy, Maryea. Okay, yes, ...
Spring Cleaning Challenge: An Organized Workspace
Did you think I ditched the Spring Clean Challenge? I didn't! I took last week off because of Holy Week. I thought it'd be better to focus on fasting and praying rather than cleaning. You see? I was just keeping my priorities straight. Totally not an excuse. This week I was back in full ...