The 3 Things You Need For An Eco-Friendly Birthday Party

So you want to throw an eco-friendly birthday party? Don't lose out on these 3 essentials!

I received a sample of Aardvark Paper Straws to review. All opinions are mine (obviously). When Smalls asked for a birthday party, I was {justifiably} terrified. What if he wanted Ponyville (this is a legitimate concern in my house, y’all!)?! What if he wanted to take everyone camping? Or fishing? Or some other variable that…

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My Top 4 Essential Oils

FAVORITE ESSENTIAL OILS

I’m a bit like Princess Vespa when it comes to my oils…I can’t live without them.  They travel with me in a cute little oils case, and they are the first thing I reach for when we need something. Even the kids know that they can reach into my bag and grab their “Owie” oil…

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How to Get Rid of Smelly Armpits

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So. How was your weekend? I spent mine detoxing my armpits. Letting that sink in… Seriously. I spent the weekend with Bentonite Clay spread on my underarms. Because they smell. They smelled. And they did not smell like flowers. Now I’m going to tell you how to get rid of smelly armpits because mine aren’t smelly…

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DIY Sunburn Soother + 9 Natural Sunburn Remedies

DIY Sunburn Soother + 9 Natural Sunburn Remedies

It’s been HOT down here in Texas. Triple digits every day, with a heat index that’s even higher. Thankfully we have decent A/C, but my boys much prefer to be outside. Which means that I end up being outside, too. So of course, I liberally slather them in sunscreen. That way I don’t need natural sunburn…

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6 Essential Tips For Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Looking to start a healthy lifestyle? Use these simple tips to get started!

I am so excited to welcome Whitney from The Splendid Life with Whitney! Living A Healthy Lifestyle. It seems as though everyone has their own idea of what it means to be healthy. Over the years there have been numerous conflicting reports and studies regarding health: Fad diets. Low carb this. No fat that. It all…

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Budget Friendly Essential Oils Under $20

36 Budget Friendly Essential Oils Under $20

I love my essential oils. So much so that I have a spreadsheet to keep track of what oils I currently have, which ones I’m about out of, and which oils (like Rose!) are on my wish list. Budget Friendly Essential Oils Under $20 When I first started using essential oils it was a bit…

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9 Ways Vitamin C Benefits Your Health

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Vitamin C is a powerhouse and an essential vitamin…but it’s also water soluble, which means that it dissolves in water and is *ahem* eliminated from the body fairly quickly. And you can get Vitamin C from quite a few foods (some that may surprise you). Because Vitamin C is so quickly run through your body,…

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