Sustainable & Creative Living
How often do you clean your feet? Once every few weeks? Months? Once a year? No! More than likely you clean your feet once or twice a day, right! Why not do the same for your beloved family pup?! Check out this super easy, all-natural moisturizing DIY Dog Paw Wash. [Read more…]
Gardening has always been a soothing and relaxing hobby and I find that when I’m gardening, the rest of my thoughts and worries just kind of drift away. Does anyone else feel that while taking part in a favorite hobby? If you can relate, and if that hobby is also gardening, then you’re in the right place. As a long-time gardener, I know how important it is to have the right tools to make the most out of my hobby and get the most done when I have a mission. In this post, you’ll find 5 of my favorite and in my opinion, must-have gardening tools.
Summer is in full swing which means it’s time to break out the swimsuits and sunscreen. Like the majority of the country, traveling is back on our radar. Every summer our family packs up the house (literally) and heads to the beach for a full week of nothing but sun, sand, and waves. I usually bring a handful of activities and crafts to do during lunch breaks or in case it rains, so this year I’ll be bringing along this Beach Vacation Scavenger Hunt for some extra beach fun. [Read more…]
For early readers, like my 5-year-old, letters and beginning letter sounds are the foundation for reading. I have found that for my little one when he practices writing his letters, it also helps activate and reinforce the method of memorizing the sounds each letter makes. This free printable- Roll and Write Letter Practice- is a fun activity that not only helps your early reader develop their writing skills needed for reading. [Read more…]
Summer is almost in full swing! That means it’s time for backyard barbecues and beach days. It’s also time for summertime treats and sweets. Make any goodie taste better this season by adding this Basil Mint Sugar to it. [Read more…]
Today I’m sharing one of my favorite, and my pup’s favorite, dog treat recipes. These Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats are so yummy, even I could eat them. They’re packed with delicious ingredients and are so easy to make, your pup will be begging you for more.
Succulents have been popular with house plant lovers for quite a while. What’s not to love? They’re beautiful, interesting, and come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Still, it seems like a lot of plant enthusiasts have a love/hate relationship with these green gems. When I profess my love for succulents, I usually get at least one or two, “I always kill my succulents” or “I just can’t grow those”. Succulents are actually simple to care for if you follow a few basic guidelines. Read these tips on How To Care For Succulents and start growing healthy plants right now:
To celebrate this Memorial Day, I set the school books aside for a little bit and took some time to make this Memorial Day Wind Blower with my 5-year-old. Crafts or hands-on activities are a great way to teach your little ones about the meaning of such important holidays in a fun and creative way. This particular craft is easy for kids and [Read more…]
Smoothie Bowls are such a simple and easy way to get a good share of healthy foods in your diet. They also are super delicious and look like a colorful work of art! If you love smoothie bowls like the rest of us, try making this Mango Banana Smoothie Bowl at home. [Read more…]
News flash!! I may be a little late to the party, but I’m newly obsessed with celery juice. Ok, maybe way late but hey, better late than never. This blend of Cucumber Lemon Celery Juice is now one of my favorite morning rituals. You can check out my recipe below. [Read more…]
Summer is just around the corner and that means lots of goodies from the garden. Some of those delicious goodies are fresh herbs! There’s nothing like the scent and taste of sweet basil at this time of year. This Homemade Basil Pesto is the perfect sauce for easy summertime meals.
If we start at a young age, we can help our children learn the importance of celebrating Earth Day not just on Earth Day but every day. I’ve put together 5 Earth Day Activities for Kids that can help them learn how important it is to take care of our planet and the environment around them. [Read more…]
Microgreens have become so popular lately. It seems like I see or hear about them everywhere. Microgreens are baby vegetable greens (or plants) that are harvested about two weeks after sprouting from their seeds. This is just after the first set of leaves develops. After I looked into what these greens were, I bought some at my local health food store. These amazing little plants are so healthy and tasty that I started growing them on my own. [Read more…]
