I love blooming plants and one of the first plants I added to my yard was a mini rose plant a friend gave me for our housewarming so many years ago. It still blooms and grows but the one that has really taken off and explodes with color is this fabulous yellow rose. This is a mini rose plant that … [Read more...] about Gardening: Yellow Roses
Buying Locally Grown Grapes
Today I have a bit of a strange item for my frugal find! I love shopping at the Farmers Markets and on Saturdays, I hit up two different ones. There is one in town to the south of me and one in the town north of me. This past week I made sure to go early because the grape farmer was going to be … [Read more...] about Buying Locally Grown Grapes
Get Your Nails Ready for Back to School
I'm not a "girly-girl" when it comes to most things, whether it is regarding my fashion, makeup, or other beauty products, etc. I'm mostly a "tomboy" where I really don't behave particularly feminine. Although, on occasion, there have been many times in my life where I get in touch with my feminine … [Read more...] about Get Your Nails Ready for Back to School
Care for Your Home With Premium Natural Cleaning Products
We talk a lot about natural care products on our blog. After all, we are moms and grandmothers that care about what we put into and on our bodies and our loved ones bodies too. This care and concern extends into the home care and cleaning products we use too. Whenever I can get a product that is … [Read more...] about Care for Your Home With Premium Natural Cleaning Products
Classic Homemade Pancakes Recipe
The other night my hubby was craving pancakes. Yes, that is a strange thing to crave, but hey, sometimes they just sound good. Since I don't make pancakes hardly ever, I had not mix or anything in the house. So I found this awesome recipe over on Food.com by Bill Hilbrich called Pete's Scratch … [Read more...] about Classic Homemade Pancakes Recipe
Scent Your Home and Body: The Sitota Collection Body Candle
It is not often that I purchase anything that is a luxurious treat to myself, especially when it comes to skin care. I have rough, dry skin, and usually things I'll try tend to be on the clinical strength side of things. Typically with that, it tends to be a clinical strength type of smell from … [Read more...] about Scent Your Home and Body: The Sitota Collection Body Candle
Protect and Nourish Your Skin With Organic Body Lotions
My skin overall usually is dry, unfortunately. In the winter, it can be very dry because of the cold. Nowadays in the summertime, really cold showers and the hot, dry climate can really take a toll on my skin. I've tried all kinds of lotions and not many work well for me. They can leave my skin … [Read more...] about Protect and Nourish Your Skin With Organic Body Lotions
Easy Exercises During the Summer Heat
When it is blasting hot outside the last thing we want to think about is exercising. I know that is true for me. But when you realize that excuse time is over and you know you need to get up and move around, there are some great alternatives for exercise that you can do while being sequestered in … [Read more...] about Easy Exercises During the Summer Heat