Today's the first day of hunting season. This leaves me here on a Saturday with the house all to myself. I've had the chance to putter around at some little organizing projects, snuggle with my dog, and treat myself to a warm, decadent, but still Weight Watchers friendly lunch. I came up with the … CONTINUE READING about Pan Seared Flounder over Apple and Warm Kale Salad
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DIY Projects
Some Things You Don't DIY
To DIY or not to DIY? That is the question. Of course, you like rummaging around in the garden and make everything exactly as you want it. If there are flowers to plant, not a problem. If there are leaves to rake, you’re on it. If you need to set up your outdoor lounge set, consider it done. A … CONTINUE READING about Some Things You Don't DIY
7 Smart and Safe DIY Home Improvements for Summer
It's summertime, and you want to take advantage of the long days to make those essential home improvements. We are sharing 7 smart and safe DIY ideas for inspiration. The positivity that sweeps over you and your family during the summer is undeniable. When the sun starts to shine, there is nothing … CONTINUE READING about 7 Smart and Safe DIY Home Improvements for Summer
Home
House Cleaning: Make it Less Tricky
House cleaning, from top to bottom, is usually a big job we save for the weekend. It can take a whole day to get through, or an entire morning on your day off. Therefore, it’s something we can love and hate in equal measure. But being able to clean up your living space, and keep it tidy and … CONTINUE READING about House Cleaning: Make it Less Tricky
7 Smart and Safe DIY Home Improvements for Summer
It's summertime, and you want to take advantage of the long days to make those essential home improvements. We are sharing 7 smart and safe DIY ideas for inspiration. The positivity that sweeps over you and your family during the summer is undeniable. When the sun starts to shine, there is nothing … CONTINUE READING about 7 Smart and Safe DIY Home Improvements for Summer
Gardening
How to Spend More Time Outside This Summer
Spending time outside is so good for you. You might already know about the benefits of getting more vitamin D, and how being outside in the fresh air could help you to sleep better. But, did you know that more time outside can help you to relax and unwind, that it’s great for your skin and that it … CONTINUE READING about How to Spend More Time Outside This Summer
3 Easy Hacks to a Cooler Garden Space in the Summer Heat
If you’ve got a beautiful garden space, but not many shady spots, here three hacks that can help you stay healthy and keep cool while enjoying the outdoors. When the weather’s lovely outside you’ll find any excuse to get out amongst it; whether it's BBQs, pool trips or to the local park or beach. … CONTINUE READING about 3 Easy Hacks to a Cooler Garden Space in the Summer Heat
Wellness
Beat Bugs in Your Home This Summer
When summer begins, bugs can become a lot harder to deal with compared to the rest of the year. They start trying to get into your home and plague you when you go outside. You can't do a lot to control them outdoors, especially when you're out and about, although you can wear long sleeves and … CONTINUE READING about Beat Bugs in Your Home This Summer
How to Get Your Swimming Pool Summer Ready
Tired of the cold weather? Bet you can't wait to get your swimming pool summer ready. If you’re at the back-end of a long off-season and are waiting into your pool then you sure don’t want any unexpected surprises popping up. If you’ve been showing your pool the right amount of TLC during winter … CONTINUE READING about How to Get Your Swimming Pool Summer Ready
Recipes
Benefits Of Fruit Juice For Health: Facts about juicing
Chances are, you know someone on a fruit juice diet. Juicing is a strong trend that continues to grow. Here's why. Health is vital and you should never take chances with it. Prevention is better than cure because when any disease or condition finds its way into your body, it causes adverse effects. … CONTINUE READING about Benefits Of Fruit Juice For Health: Facts about juicing
Crock Pot Pierogies with Kielbasa Recipe
This morning I had to drive to Raleigh to pick up my stepdaughter for the holidays, a four-hour round trip drive. Before I left, I tossed crock pot pierogies in to have a hot lunch ready when we got home. I've seen crockpot pierogies all over the internet, but I'd never taken the time to make them. … CONTINUE READING about Crock Pot Pierogies with Kielbasa Recipe
Beat Bugs in Your Home This Summer
When summer begins, bugs can become a lot harder to deal with compared to the rest of the year. They start trying to get into your home and plague you when you go outside. You can't do a lot to control them outdoors, especially when you're out and about, although you can wear long sleeves and … CONTINUE READING about Beat Bugs in Your Home This Summer
How to Get Your Swimming Pool Summer Ready
Tired of the cold weather? Bet you can't wait to get your swimming pool summer ready. If you’re at the back-end of a long off-season and are waiting into your pool then you sure don’t want any unexpected surprises popping up. If you’ve been showing your pool the right amount of TLC during winter … CONTINUE READING about How to Get Your Swimming Pool Summer Ready
Hearty Vegetable and Turkey Chili: A healthy chili makeover
Hearty Vegetable and Turkey Chili is a delicious way to get that taste of chili you crave in the fall without the fat and calories of beef. This is a perfect way to have a balanced meal in a bowl. The temperatures have finally dropped here in North Carolina, allowing me to pack away my beloved … CONTINUE READING about Hearty Vegetable and Turkey Chili: A healthy chili makeover
Step by Step to a Clean Cell Phone
Today, I'm coming up with a step by step guide to a clean cell phone. You may not realize it, but your cell phone is very dirty. You may wipe it down from time to time, but that's not effective--all you're doing is pushing around bacteria. Have you ever got a zit on your cheek or chin and wondered … CONTINUE READING about Step by Step to a Clean Cell Phone