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Recycled Water Bottle Shoes? YUP!
There are links in this post that if you click them will give me commissions if you purchase. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. I cannot believe that 2020 is basically over. I mean, the realization that Thanksgiving is DAYS away made me realize that! From now until the end of the year is such a rush, I’m very thankful that I had the ability to slow down earlier this year when we were forced to. I know not everyone had the same feelings about that time but it really allowed me to focus on my home and my people and…
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The Real Deal on Gut Health and Why It’s Important
This post contains affiliate links, if you choose to shop through them I will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. My views and opinions are never swayed because of this. I only recommend products and services I love Not gonna lie, until a few years ago I had no clue what “gut health” was. I have personally struggled with skin issues since I was young and after trying all the things, including perscription ointments and regimens, I was at my wits end because nothing could fully make them go away. The skin issues that I personally deal with are acne and psoriasis. I am in my 30s…
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Fall/Winter Porch Inspo With Help From Forest Lake Greenhouses
This post is in partner with Forest Lake Greenhouses. I was not financially compensated for this post and I do not gain monetary gain from this. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. There are affiliate links to other in this post that are linked to me. If you shop those links, I will earn commission. The front porch or stairs of a home is an extension of your home. I like to think of my front porch as a room in my house that I get to decorate and stage like I would any other place. My normal porch decor includes a layered rug, planters on each sides…
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Why Our Children Do Chores + A Chore Template For Any Age
I am often asked how a household my size flows and LOTS of questions about how it stays somewhat neat. Honestly, some days are easier than others but I’ve learned that for our family our life works best when we all work together. From a very small age, Derrek and I have included the kids in on everything we do to keep our home in working order. We found that the more the children feel empowered, the easier it is to have them doing “their part” on their level. This most certainly means, throwing perfection out of the window because let’s just face it… it’s not going to be perfect.…
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A safer kitchen starts with shopping local!
I spend A LOT of time in the kitchen y’all. Probably 20ish hours a day… jk but that’s what it feels like. I am sure that you can only imagine what all I am asked to make, open or get for my fam on a daily basis. My people are the people that LOVE good foods and snacking so there is no telling how much traffic goes in and out of the kitchen on the reg. Having a non toxic kitchen was a big goal of mine when I started switching to safer and it is something that I am still striving for. Since I transitioned to a non toxic lifestyle,…
