This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carapelli for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When it comes to taking the plunge toward healthier eating and a healthy kitchen, one of my strategies is to simply have only the better option available. For a long while I kept a bottle [...]
Hard Lotion Winner and DIY Kit Ideas
Not surprisingly, last week’s Hard Lotion DIY Kit Giveaway was a popular one! Congratulations to our winner, Jenny (jennyzepf4@). Several of you shared some fun ideas in the comments for gift giving with the DIY kit. “I have 60 coworkers, 23 of which I work with on a daily basis. I wanted to do something [...]
Is Azure Standard Coming to You?

I think it was Laura’s organic produce photos that originally had me drooling over the possibilities of buying from a whole foods co-op. Living “in the boonies” has its benefits, but quality, abundant produce selection isn’t one of them! Before blogging, I didn’t even know about the Dirty Dozen list, but wow, the more you [...]
Get Moving {Get it Together – Day 30}
What is with me and my inconsistent (at best) or non-existent (ahem) exercise routine?! This is one area I’ve really struggled with since moving here 5+ years ago. Before moving, I lived in a town with a Curves, and went faithfully 3-4 mornings a week. I was paying for it, so by golly I was [...]
Clean Up with White Cloud Green Earth Paper Towels

For the last few years I’ve been on a quest to “clean up” our eating. Out with the boxes of MSG with hamburger, out with the cans of cream of chemicals soup. Don’t even go near butter-flavored plastic. Mostly it’s less expensive (except for the butter ~ hoo-wee!), and always it’s better for my family. [...]




