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Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

September 25, 2019 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

I have a challenge for you. (It's one I heard about on TV during a "60 Minutes" episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read … [Read more...] about Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

How to Rust Proof a Wrought Iron Raised Dog Dish Stand

May 23, 2017 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

We are the products of a society that simply throws things away and replaces them when they break or don't suit our tastes anymore. Think: … [Read more...] about How to Rust Proof a Wrought Iron Raised Dog Dish Stand

How to Glamorize Dollar Store Frames

September 12, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Cruising down the aisles of trendy home goods stores, I'm always shocked at the sticker price for a simple picture frame. I love Pottery … [Read more...] about How to Glamorize Dollar Store Frames

Grapefruit Rose Petal Body Scrub

June 22, 2016 by Vanessa Leave a Comment

Ladies, Have you ever felt a bit sad when trashing your dead roses? Feel guilty no more! Dry the rose petals instead and use them to make … [Read more...] about Grapefruit Rose Petal Body Scrub

Weston, Missouri: Making the Most of a Weekend Visit

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite towns — Weston, Missouri! This charming town, located northwest of Kansas City and only 20 minutes from Leavenworth, Kansas, has been voted The #1 Best Day Trip by Ingram’s Magazine 15 years running. I love Weston for its abundance of shops and attractions including a brewery, […]

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Use of Plastic

I have a challenge for you. (It’s one I heard about on TV during a “60 Minutes” episode on climate change and pollution.) After you read this post, I want you to try to go as long as you can without touching anything plastic. How long do you think you could last? Almost everything we […]

3 Ways to Stay Active After Work Even If You’re Feeling Lazy

Do you ever find yourself wondering where the time went? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American works 44 hours per week, or 8.8 hours per day. If you’re like me, you spend most of that time staring at a computer while sitting at a desk. After returning home from work, the last thing I want to do is to sit […]

Keto Dinner Recipes That You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less

After months of yo-yo eating (we eat what we want when we want only to regret it later and try to eat healthy), we’ve committed to living a Keto lifestyle. If you’re reading this post, you’re either already eating a low-carb diet or would like to make healthier eating decisions. In my opinion, Keto* is […]

4 Reasons to Visit Four Fights Distilling in Corning, New York

After a return visit to Upstate New York and the Corning area, I decided to add an adventure we had never included on our itinerary before – a tour of a local distillery! Four Fights Distilling should be a must-stop for any traveler who appreciates locally crafted spirits. Operating for the last five years from […]

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