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The best gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe ever
So there's this recipe I discovered a few years ago when I first went gluten-free. Or I should say, the first time I went gluten-free ... My sweet tooth was raging and I was desperate for a cookie. But not a gluten-free cookie, because, let's face it, so many of them...
Is HelloFresh worth it for a big family?
I learned a long time ago that meal planning is the best way to help me stay on top of feeding my family of six. And when I follow through, I feel like the Domestic Goddess that can tackle any task that comes my way. Tummy feels yucky? Here's an oil. Can't find your...
3 ways to save money on gifts this season
Holiday giving is a fun, thoughtful way to show people you care. But it can also be a great source of stress and anxiety, especially when it comes to money. I remember when I used to start stressing about Christmas gifts - right after I finished Thanksgiving dinner....
3 tips for reducing waste (and saving money in the process)
A few months ago I was talking with a friend of mine about garbage. She owns our city's garbage company and knows all about it. Want an enthralling conversation about waste management? She's your woman. Anyway, I mentioned that I was thinking about switching to having...
4 simple steps for making healthy habits
Tell me if this sounds like you ... You feel like it's time to make some changes. Your health isn't as good as it could be, you want to eat healthier and you're really interested in all these natural recipes you're seeing on Pinterest. So you: Get inspired Try to...
How to work from home as a mom (without going crazy)
For the last several years, I've been working from home. Or, as my husband likes to tell people, making money on the Internet. Yeah ... When I first started blogging, I didn't think I'd be able to make money online. Sure, I'd seen other people do it and, funny enough,...
How I got addicted to CrossFit
It’s been a while since I talked about fitness here. For a while I was all about it. (Have you been around since then? I love you.) I’d found a fitness program I loved, discovered a way of eating that made my super sensitive body happy and was reaping the benefits of...
How to cut your clothing budget in half (or more) by shopping online
For the last few months, I've been running a book club focused on homemaking. We've been looking at books on organizing, saving money, saving time, self-care, DIY and more. And one thing I realized during this book club was that I used to be really good at this...
In which I come out of the closet as a mystic
I know, I know, I'm taking the summer off. But this post has been on my mind for quite some time. For the last couple of years I haven't been ... me. At least, not fully me with most people. I'll explain. I've always been highly intuitive. When I was a kid, I found...