I am obsessed with lemons right now! This yellow citrus fruit exuberates happiness when you view its bright color and smell its fresh, uplifting scent. Lemons match the forsythias in my yard. And the daffodils! Perfect for this time of year, this fruit has scrubbing power and therefore is a staple for spring cleaning. Our… Continue reading Lemon Love
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Itch Stick Roller
The official state bird of New Hampshire is the Purple Finch. With the male on the left and the female on the right, I am inserting images of the purple finch here: Unofficially, my state has declared that it is the mosquito as the top representative with wings. I feel it is unnecessary to provide… Continue reading Itch Stick Roller
Have Fresh Linen Every Season
I love drying my laundry on my clothesline outside. I love sleeping on clean sheets that smell like fresh air and sunshine. A t-shirt feels that much more comfy when it's spent a few hours drying on the line. However, living in New Hampshire only allows me to do this probably for 6 months out… Continue reading Have Fresh Linen Every Season
Itch Be Gone
They're an unfortunate hallmark of summer. Despite coating yourself with insect repellent, one is bound to overcome the barrier. And you end up with an itchy bug bite! The bug bite that is 100x more irritating at night when you're trying to sleep! This roller stops itch and soothes the skin. It's so easy to… Continue reading Itch Be Gone
Salty Soaks
Making your own bath salts is super easy. Plus, it's fun to customize them to your current needs. Your skin is your largest organ in your body. A hot soak with bath salts softens skin, improves circulation, eases muscle aches, detoxifies, and is just plain relaxing. I made a recent batch with these four main… Continue reading Salty Soaks
One Last Time with Peppermint
This holiday season, many of my baking recipes have combined chocolate and peppermint. I find they are the perfect flavor blend for the weeks in December. Using my Peppermint Vitality Oil from Young Living, I simply add 2 or 3 drops to my chocolate batter to instantly add that cooling minty flavor. I decided to… Continue reading One Last Time with Peppermint
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 