BACKYARD GARDENING
WITHOUT THE BACKACHE
Recipe: Easy Vegetable soup
We all know soup is good for you, and a great source of comfort. But have you considered that soup may be the best thing you can make for yourself when you are in the midst of a chronic illness flare, when you have no energy? Here is why soup is the best food to make for people with limited energy:
Equilibria CBD Review + My Routine
My introduction to CBD came at the lowest point in my life. I was exhausted and struggling with my arthritis, and every day by three o’clock my stress level had compounded to the point where the tension in my body would not go away.
I have always appreciated a balance between incorporating natural remedies and modern medicine to manage my stress and discomfort, but I felt like I had hit a wall and nothing was going to help. Plus, there are so many fake “natural remedies” out there that are just preying on vulnerable people desperate for a cure. I didn’t want to fall into that trap (this is also why my CBD partnership with Equilibria is the only wellness-based company I will partner with, so hopefully that tells you something about how reputable they are)
Recipe: Homemade Hot Chocolate
There is nothing quite so nostalgic and comforting as curling up for a cozy night by the fire in your wool socks to watch a holiday movie while clutching a mug of warm homemade hot chocolate. With the sun leaving us for the day earlier and earlier each day, finding ways to keep ourselves occupied in the evening hours can be challenging, and so we tend to fall back on the traditions of childhood to keep us awake until bedtime. But this is not a post about my bedtime routine, as much as I would like to lull us all to sleep with that tale! This is a post about the unimpeachable winter drink to top all winter drinks (eggnog lovers cover your ears!) hot chocolate
Eco Friendly Gift Ideas
I know I’m not the only one who struggles after the holidays are over to try and absorb all of the generous gifts into our home and our lives. As much as I’m grateful for the thought, and know that I am privileged to be loved by so many people who want to express that love through gifts, it is a challenge when the gifts themselves don’t fit into my life. An eco-friendly gift, however, will always bring me joy and be a useful addition to my home.
Mason Jar Gift Ideas
From the history of mason jars, to how to wrap your mason jar gift, this post is jam-packed with inspiration for food gifts, spa treats and transformations that will take your plain empty jar and turn it into a mini-ecosystem. Click to read!
Vegan stuffed butternut squash recipe
Butternut squash is a really versatile ingredient. It can be roasted, stuffed, boiled, sautéed, mashed, or twice baked, and it’s delicious in both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you’re making pumpkin pie or beef stew, the sweet, nutty flavor of butternut is always a welcome addition.