Stevia extract can be really tricky. It took me a couple of months of using it before I became comfortable. Now that I’ve been using it for over 2 years, I’m really very comfortable with it. But I have occasional flashbacks to the not so edible concoctions of my early days with stevia extract. So…
Tree Sap Stains
Tree sap stains are no joke! But it’s really easy to remove tree sap from clothing and hair with something you probably already have in your house. My History With Tree Sap Stains When we moved into our home, there was a beautiful white pine tree that was planted by the owners years ago…it had been…
Favorite Natural Flavoring
Natural flavoring or extracts are a staple in my kitchen. I love how they can transform a recipe into a whole different direction, or add an exciting boost to an otherwise boring meal. I asked my readers what their favorites natural flavoring brands and extracts are, and these are the great ideas that were shared: Our…
Cate’s Spring Fashion Tips
Cate’s fashion tips are the stuff of legends around here. As spring quickly approaches, I thought I’d share some fashion tips and some throwback photos from my youngest girl. Cate has been my fashion girl from early on. Her eye for fashion is so inspiring and definitely on the humorous side. Her taste ranges from…
Wedding Shower Gift Ideas
Creative wedding shower gift ideas are fun and easy to put together. I love to take a few items from the couple’s registry (or at least their colors!) and put together a more personal gift basket. Here are a couple of ideas to get your wheels turning! Love Birds Kitchen Shower Gift After checking the couple’s…
The Onion Poultice
The onion poultice is a very old fashioned remedy that has so many modern applications. It’s a basic and frequently used tool in our home remedy arsenal for all sorts of complaints. The word poultice is very old fashioned, and it’s fitting…this is a timeless remedy. I have a special place in my heart (and…
Amazon Trim Healthy Mama Store
Have you ever wished for a personal grocery shopping service. *pausing to daydream* Oh. My. That would free up SO much time for me each week! Choosing ingredients and foods is time consuming, and a true labor of love. (And let’s be honest- often a labor of frustration) If you’re a Trim Healthy Mama, you know…
Hard Boiled Egg Recipe
My favorite hard boiled egg recipe is SO simple that it doesn’t even require any water. Technically, it’s not even boiling, but it IS hard cooking. The end results are the same- a delicious hard cooked egg, but the peeling process is way, way easier! If you’ve ever struggled with peeling fresh eggs, then try…