Monthly Archives: April 2013
Save Money Creatively: DIY Party Decorations
Tomorrow is May Day which for me always signals the start of many momentous occasions to celebrate! This month alone is host to the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day as well as a series of
5 Free Apps to Help you Eat Healthier and Get Fit
I can’t believe it has already been a little over a year that I have been married and I still feel fresh in that honeymoon stage! I am very happy about this fact except for one thing: I have been
Sustainable Summer: Eco-Friendly Swimwear
With the limitations of my big belly increasing, I have been investing more and more time into a hobby I like to call “post-bubs clothes hunting, ” where I find a great brand or outfit I cant wait to fit
Project Nursery: Tips to save you time and money on DIY Repurposed Furniture
The last time I touched base on Project Nursery was week 20 of my pregnancy and now that I am almost done with this fun but challenging project at week 30, I feel compelled to share the time and money
Body and Mind: Health Benefits of Surfing
I am extremely excited to announce that today I am taking the plunge and committing to mastering a sport that I have long admired…surfing! And I couldn’t think of a better day for my board to be delivered as the
10 Ways to make every day Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and people around the world are taking action to show their support. Children in India are planting new saplings, volunteers in Argentina are performing beach cleanups and youth in Seoul Korea will participate in a flash
Great ways to get involved and celebrate this Earth Day!
This Monday will mark the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day that was founded by US Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson in 1970. He was inspired to do so after the largest oil spill in recorded history at the time dumped
3 Natural Ways to get Beachy Blond Highlights
For over a decade I have indulged in treating my hair to bright beautiful highlights painted on in stylish beauty salons. I enjoy pampering myself with these occasions and always wind up involuntarily purring with pleasure during the scalp massage
Slim down for Summer with these Seasonal Spring Salads
This past weekend marked the return of my husband from his month long underway in the Navy and it was wonderful! I was so excited to try out some of my new recipes for him and make him the home
Boston Marathon Relief Efforts and Resources
Yesterday an event that is usually a celebration of physical endurance and mental strength turned into a tragedy as the finish line of the Boston Marathon endured two explosions that left three people, including an eight year old boy, dead.
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga
I am definitely one of those people who has a minor case of what I like to call fitness ADD. Since I started my first major sport, ice skating, at age 4 I have run the gamut from rock climbing
Seasonal Produce Chart: Healthy Spring Recipes, Seasonal Shopping List
With Summer coming fast and bathing suit season biting at our heals, I figured this would be a great time to do a article on healthy Spring recipes and give you a snapshot of the fruits and veggies in season.
Save Money and Reduce Waste: Upcycle DIY Ideas
One of my favorite new hobbies was born when an old bad habit was transformed into a creative outlet. I no longer consider myself a pack rat but a proud designer of new objects that allow me to save money
Guide to Green Spring Cleaning and Savings
With the arrival of the bubs coming up fast, and so many preparations to still get to, I feel like lately all I ever do is clean. I am trying to be extra cautious as I clean the surfaces in
Under $20 and 20 minutes: Healthy Baked Kale Chips
Recently I have discovered a new food obsession which also happens to be extremely healthy loaded with fiber, cancer-preventing compounds and vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C and calcium. It is aesthetically pleasing with its bright purple and
3 Smoothie Recipes for weight loss, skin, and health
Since about month 6 of my pregnancy a very strange thing started happening to me, I started to trade in my salty tooth for my citrus tooth. I eat roughly 2-3 tangelos a day (an amazingly juicy and slightly more
10 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint
With Earth day coming later this month, I think it is the perfect time to address some of the most pressing issues our planet is facing and come up with ways we can minimize our impact as individuals. We always
Grow Thicker and Longer Hair and Eyelashes Naturally
I was out to lunch this weekend with a group of friends and couldn’t help noticing the beautifully long and full set of eyelashes on one of my friends about to get married. Hers are all natural but it took
DIY 3 Ingredient All Natural Lotion Bars
This past month I have officially entered into the nesting phase of my pregnancy and have spent most of my time painting furniture, organizing the house, and prepping the nursery. Due to this new found love for painting and the
Green Product Review: iSolar Backup Charger
I happened to stumble upon this product when I was visiting a dear friend in Traverse City, Michigan and I will admit I wasn’t sure how well it would work. Upon returning to Florida, we happened to be graced with
