Monthly Archives: March 2013

Healthy Family Activities to Celebrate Easter

Easter lilies

This weekend will be a time for many families to reunite in celebration of Easter which is a great opportunity to spend quality time together.  The holiday falls during the perfect time of year to spend time outside enjoying the

Adventure Travel Trend: Volunteer Expeditions

seychelles curieuse

Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime that allows you to give back and get even more in return?  Whether you want to work to conserve endangered species or help improve the lives of people less fortunate, volunteer

Tips from the Pros: Interview with esthetician Elizabeth Herter

Elizabeth Herter

Today’s post is an interview with esthetician, Elizabeth Herter, from The Brow Bar at Clip Art Salon. Elizabeth has completely transformed my brows and her consistent 5 star ratings on Yelp from her adoring clientele are a true testament to

Video Tutorials: Repurpose Furniture with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

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With only 3 months left of my pregnancy, time is quickly running out on prepping the nursery. I have ordered most of the key pieces in my nursery and before they get delivered I am on a mission to paint

DIY Guide to Natural Easter Egg Dye and Garden Imprints

Photo from Rosalind Creasy

With Easter fast approaching I have been skimming my favorite blogs and sites to come up with some good DIY natural Easter egg dye recipes for this Sunday. I figure this will be the perfect year to practice considering the

Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Spring Quinoa Salad

spring quinoa salad

Finally spring is here and it is the perfect temperature outside and time of year to enjoy one of my favorite light salads loaded with healthy veggies.  It is great to pair with a light fish or chicken dish or

Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gift Ideas

organic baby onesie

It seems like overnight all of my dearest family and friends are either sporting beautiful baby bumps or toting adorable newborns in baby bjorns!  And with all of the baby showers in my near future I have been having a

Save Money and Green your Wedding

Mark and I used our venue for it's garden style feel.

Spring is here and love is in the air! After seeing the fifth engagement announcement this year on Facebook I realized that wedding season is fast approaching and was inspired to share some tips on how to maximize your spending

Save money or make money with the new way to travel

Historic beer barrel accommodations in Ostbevern, Germany

I was getting my brows done on Sunday at The Brow Bar in Kensington, which I highly recommend, and chatting about the Babymoon my husband and I are planning this May for our 3 year anniversary. We initially started chatting

Meatless March Update: The Truth about Eating Vegetarian

Fruits and vegetables

I am half way through my commitment of having a meat-free month and to be honest, I am loving it!  I feel healthier, more energetic, less bloated and have noticed a visible improvement in my skin.  And the best part

Shop Smart: 3 Great Green Daily Deal Sites

green daily deals

Wondering where eco-savvy shoppers find deals to get deep discounts on their favorite eco-friendly products and services?  Here are a few great green daily deal sites to bookmark! Green Deals – Daily deals from 20-50% off on eco-friendly products and

Healthy Green Drinks for St. Patrick’s Day

healthy green drinks

This St. Patty’s Day I thought I would try something new and keep with my green health kick inspired by my pledge to have a Meatless March.  As such, I have decided to finally attempt a few of those many

Celebrate Spring at a Cherry Blossom Festival!

Japanese Friendship Garden in San Diego's Balboa Park

If you woke up this week with just a bit of a runny nose or itchy eyes from allergies or feeling groggy because we lost an hour of sleep, then you know Spring is upon us! This is one of

PaperKarma: Free App that Stops Junkmail

no junk mail

This weekend marked the official start to spring with the changing of the clocks which means it’s time to start the annual spring cleaning!  One of the biggest contributors to my household clutter is the never ending pile of junk

Top 3 Free Designer Electronic Invitation Sites

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Spring is almost here and the season of celebration is upon us!  Starting with St. Patrick’s Day, this spring will be chock full of special occasions that will bring my favorite people together to celebrate.  And in preparation for these parties,

4 Lesser Known Health Benefits of Massage

Mark feeling very relaxed!

They say that you cannot put a price on happiness but I think my sister got pretty close when she treated me to a 75 minute prenatal massage yesterday. I have been experiencing a whole new array of lower back

3 Simple DIY Hair Remedies

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My hair and I are like an old crotchety married couple, even though we live in the same place, we rarely listen to one another and one always gets their way. In this case the dominant party would be my

Comical Cooking Video: Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

vegan blueberry pancakes

Week 1 of Meatless March is going wonderfully and I have discovered many new dishes that have made the cut onto my main menu from here on out!  My absolute favorite new obsession by far is a recipe from the

Pocket Size Personal Trainer: Fitness Buddy

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This year, since my husband and I are now responsible for a new mortgage and are planning for a baby we are much more conscientious about spending on the extravagant luxuries like gym memberships and training sessions. We have downsized

Meatless March: Delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

vegan lasagna

Today marks Day 1 of Meatless March and I for one am very excited at the challenge!  I am a former vegetarian of six years that had a moment of weakness while on a trip through Italy when I caved