Monthly Archives: February 2013
Project Nursery: Pick Your Perfect Nursery Colors
Roughly two weeks ago, I started charting out the Nursery in terms of large furniture pieces and basic must haves for the space, and today, I would like to focus on color. I know one of the biggest money pits
5 Reasons to Go Meatless this March
Join the movement this March to go meatless for the whole month or start small with skipping meat on Mondays. Here are 5 reasons why you should take the challenge! You will: 1. Save money – Meat is usually the
Green Product Review: Burt’s Bees Replenishing Lip Balm with Pomegranate Oil
What is the one product that is a must-have in your purse at all times during these cold winter months? For me it is a good lip moisturizer! I have been using one by Burt’s Bees, one of my favorite
DIY Anti-Aging and Acne Fighting Home Remedies
When I first got pregnant I had a range of side effects from the influx of estrogen and they were mostly manifesting on my skin. I experienced some serious bouts of teenage acne and the worst part was that I
Healthy Eating P2 Video: Save & Navigate at the Farmers Market
Check out this video of Ranger and I covering the best tips and tricks when navigating and saving at the Farmers Market. Hopefully these will come in handy next time you are trying to get the best deals and find
Countdown to Academy Awards with Oscar Nominee Inspired Cocktails!
After spending six years living within walking distance of the Kodak theatre, the Oscars have become a tradition that I celebrate as religiously as any Hallmark holiday. And this year I am especially excited because I actually enjoyed the majority
Green Beauty Product Review: EcoTools
Are you a budget savvy girl trying to find eco-friendly products at the supermarket? You are in for a treat because today marks the day I begin the reviews of my favorite products that will help you save green on
Healthy Eating Part 1: Follow the Seasonal Produce Calendar
For the last 5 1/2 months my eating habits have been all over the place. When I first got pregnant, I opted for any food that I could keep down. This consisted mostly of scrambled eggs, toast, and butter noodles.
This Weekend Marks Moving “Forward on Climate” March on Capitol
This weekend was host to many momentous events starting with Valentine’s Day and ending with President’s Day today. But for 40,000 people this weekend marked the culmination of a movement that brought them to the streets of Washington D.C. representing
Project Nursery: Repurposed Furniture
When I woke up this morning my first thought was, hooray I have hit the 20 week mark of my pregnancy, I am half way there!! My second thought was, holy hell, I look like I swallowed a bowling ball,
Valentine’s Day Recipe: Chocolate Fondue for Two
I am soooo excited to have my hubby home with me this week!!! We have much to celebrate in this brief stay most notably our one year anniversary of being married and of course Valentine’s Day! Watch me whip up
Valentine’s Day Unveiled: Less Money with More Impact!
Yes, it is in fact true, I am named after Valentine’s Day. My mother and father were married on Valentine’s Day and hence I was spared the great injustice of being named Valentine when they shortened it to a simple
Confessions of a Travel Junkie: How to Offset your Carbon Footprint
I have a confession. I am a travel junkie that is addicted to the rush of takeoff on a plane going just about anywhere. As I write this I am on a layover in Denver International Airport on my way
Bee Healthier: Honey Remedies ranging from Heart Disease to Hangovers
One of the more exciting perks of being pregnant is that I don’t have to watch my calorie count quite as closely as I usually do. This has led to the occasional whole milk decaf latte, real creamer in my
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Turkey Bolognese Pasta
I absolutely love this recipe and have been making it for years with whole wheat pasta. Recently I have been trying to eat less wheat and gluten and tried this organic brown rice pasta which is better than any pasta
Natural ways to increase your ZZZZZ’s
For as long as I can remember, getting a good nights sleep has always been an issue for me. I wouldn’t categorize myself as a full-blown insomniac but sleeping through the night has always been a challenge. My sleep cycles
DIY Homemade Bubble Bath
This past Super Bowl weekend was an absolute blast! It was the first official soiree at our new house and I had a great time entertaining and visiting with my close friends and my sister. With that being said, this
5 Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness
As most of you know, last week I announced that I was pregnant with my first child and I absolutely could not be more excited. I was never one of those women who always knew they were destined to become
