Being in the woods, strolling through the forest, or being surrounded by green has been proven to be good for wellbeing. You can extend that extraordinary feeling by working on your beautiful garden. Not only will you benefit from the gorgeous flowers, but even the smallest space can give you the … CONTINUE READING about Green Therapy: Gardening for mental health
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Recipes
Turkey Taco Stuffed Peppers (1 WW SmartPoint)
Turkey taco stuffed peppers and satisfying, savory, and oh-so-satisfying. But that's not even the best part. Check this out--a generous portion will only cost you one measly WW smartpoint® (blue or purple). Plus, I have a trick I can share to get that smartie trimmed down to zero points for people … CONTINUE READING about Turkey Taco Stuffed Peppers (1 WW SmartPoint)
5 Cooking Tips for Faster Weeknight Meals
Cooking can be a real art, and it can be great fun to spend hours preparing something really special. On the other hand, we don’t always have time to put in a great deal of effort, especially after a hard day! For those busy periods, check out these five cooking tips for when you’re pressed for … CONTINUE READING about 5 Cooking Tips for Faster Weeknight Meals
Home
Renovating Your Home Without Annoying Your Neighbors
Renovating your home is often an expensive and prolonged project. And you will likely find it both exciting and draining to deal with. It takes time to feel like you’re making progress or even gathering up the courage necessary to forge ahead with your project. A lot of planning is required here. So … CONTINUE READING about Renovating Your Home Without Annoying Your Neighbors
7 Steps to Restoring After a House Fire
House fire can cause such destruction that your home becomes unidentifiable. Or it can be relatively minor. Either way, the situation causes you stress and many issues as you put the pieces back together. It may be because of an accident within the house or due to some fire that has spread to … CONTINUE READING about 7 Steps to Restoring After a House Fire
Gardening
Landscapers Reveal 8 Top Secrets for an Amazing Backyard
Have you ever wondered how landscapers always seem to put any backyard into tip-top shape? Today we reveal their top secrets for great design. Landscape design has always been a fine art form and discipline, practiced by various landscape designers, blending culture and nature. In the modern era, … CONTINUE READING about Landscapers Reveal 8 Top Secrets for an Amazing Backyard
5 Simple Hacks for Maintaining Your Garden
Are you looking for an easier way of maintaining your garden? If you want to spend less time working on maintenance chores and more time enjoying the great outdoors this article is for you. We all love our gardens. But that doesn’t mean there’s not a whole lot of work that goes into making them … CONTINUE READING about 5 Simple Hacks for Maintaining Your Garden
DIY Projects
How to Mill a Log Using a Chainsaw: A Guide
Getting a chainsaw and cutting logs are not tough anymore these days. No matter if you are planning to get a gas chainsaw or an electric one, cutting logs can still be difficult for you. So, today, we will tell you how to mill a log with a chainsaw. Depending on different cutting techniques and … CONTINUE READING about How to Mill a Log Using a Chainsaw: A Guide
The Backyard Blacksmith: Get Started at Striking Steel
Becoming a blacksmith is a fun and productive hobby that anyone with a backyard can get into. As long as you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, you can make anything you want out of iron or steel to use at home, or even just to hang around the house. Steel is the bedrock of the modern world. … CONTINUE READING about The Backyard Blacksmith: Get Started at Striking Steel
Wellness
Green Therapy: Gardening for mental health
Being in the woods, strolling through the forest, or being surrounded by green has been proven to be good for wellbeing. You can extend that extraordinary feeling by working on your beautiful garden. Not only will you benefit from the gorgeous flowers, but even the smallest space can give you the … CONTINUE READING about Green Therapy: Gardening for mental health
The Cruelest Systemic Racism: The murder of a 16-year-old
The cruelest form of systemic racism might occur in death—especially in the handling of murder cases. I know that many of you follow this blog check-in to receive recipes, DIY projects, and wellness tips. This story, admittedly, does not fit neatly into those categories. I don't write most of my … CONTINUE READING about The Cruelest Systemic Racism: The murder of a 16-year-old
Product Guides
Wall Mounted Garden Hose Reel Purchase Guide
For every garden, there are hoses for irrigation purposes. But keeping this hose in a muddy and wet ground can make it wear out quickly. Therefore, the garden hose reel is essential. Apart from the fact that it protects the hose from stains, it also serves as a storage unit. Also, garden hoses are … CONTINUE READING about Wall Mounted Garden Hose Reel Purchase Guide
Product Review: Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser
Do you love burning essential oils? If so, you are missing out if you have not experienced the use of a nebulizing diffuser. I personally had the opportunity to try and review the Organic Aromas Essential Oil Diffuser. The fragrance of the oil as it releases from this burner is intense! The first … CONTINUE READING about Product Review: Organic Aromas Nebulizing Diffuser
Pros and Cons of 8 Popular Indoor Electric Grills
Are you on the hunt for the best indoor electric grill? It might sound like quite the task. Today, the competition for your dollar is competitive. And, of course, every manufacturer stakes the claim of being the maker of the hands-down best indoor electric grill. Unfortunately, here’s a sobering … CONTINUE READING about Pros and Cons of 8 Popular Indoor Electric Grills
10 Best Digital Scales for Weight Loss and Wellness
Maintaining a healthy weight is never an easy thing. We all know the amount of work and discipline needed to shed off those extra pounds and keep your weight in check. However, one thing that can inspire you every day is tracking your progress. This is where digital scales come in. Having a … CONTINUE READING about 10 Best Digital Scales for Weight Loss and Wellness
7 Best Air Compressors for the DIY Guy or Gal
An air compressor can serve a wide range of purposes, especially for the DIY guy or gal. Whether you are looking to spray paint, try your hand at carpentry, or clean up the dust in your garage, the best air compressor will come handy. It is such a versatile tool that can be used to … CONTINUE READING about 7 Best Air Compressors for the DIY Guy or Gal
12 Best Lawn Mowers on a Budget
Are you on the quest to find the best lawn mowers? But you are also on a tight budget? Then you’ve found the right resource. We have conducted all the necessary research on your behalf. And, we are rounding up the 12 best push mowers for homeowners who need to spend their cash wisely. Each of these … CONTINUE READING about 12 Best Lawn Mowers on a Budget
10 Best Hose Reel Models on the Market Today
Don't let buying a hose reel put you into a kink! While there are so many options available online today, we will give you a close up look at some of the best buys on this product out there. Arming yourself with good information before you spend your money is always a wise idea. That … CONTINUE READING about 10 Best Hose Reel Models on the Market Today