Need help sleeping? This free remedy might surprise you…it’s a digital download. But I *promise* you that it made a big difference in my ability to fall asleep quickly at night. You may have seen the articles that people who use phones or devices at night don’t sleep as well. That may be partially due…
Everlasting Raw Vinegar
Raw vinegar is good stuff, but it’s pricey. If you’re a fan of the Good Girl Moonshine drink, you probably are aware of how fast you can go through a bottle of the pricey raw vinegar. Too fast. I discovered this cool trick to create an everlasting bottle of raw cultured vinegar, and I thought you guys…
Most Awesome Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe Ever
This hot cocoa mix recipe is the most awesome cup of hot cocoa that I’ve ever had. It’s a blend of hot chocolate and hot cocoa mix recipes, with a little bit of real white chocolate thrown in to boot. That’s triple chocolate if anyone is counting. And quadruple if you count the special secret ingredient that makes…
Gwen’s Nest Giveaway Week 4
This week’s giveaway will highlight the Reflections category. It’s where I just share things from my life and family. So I thought I’d make the giveaway a bit more personal too, and send the winner a little care package of my favorite things. I’m praying that this goes to someone who really can use a…
My Baby is 5- the Viking Chronicles
Y’all, this is more of a milestone for me than turning 40. My baby is 5 years old. I don’t think my heart can stand it. When I first started blogging, he looked like this. And then this happened, and next thing you know we were here. And he was watching Downton Abbey with me…
Laptop Ventilation Stand
This laptop ventilation stand idea is a simple and stylish trick to keep your laptop from overheating from sitting on non vented or insulating surfaces.
I’m a little paranoid about my laptop. It contains bajillions of hours worth of research, writing, and family photos that are pretty priceless. I have it backed up. Twice. But I still don’t want to take any chances with shortening its life span.
THM Q and A
I did a THM Q and A post last year, and it was fun to hear from my readers, and answer their questions about Trim Healthy Mama, and eating a lower glycemic lifestyle. Last week, I asked you guys what questions you’d like for me to answer, and you had some great ones for me. Let’s…
Naughty & Nice: Soda Pop
I’m sharing two soda recipes today. One is what I’d call “naughty”…if you consider using natural sugars naughty. And the other is sugar free, or “nice.” You may be wondering why I still have recipes with sugar…some with refined sugars on my blog. Let me ‘splain. Naughty or Nice Recipes I started blogging long before…