Well, here we are! Two weeks ago I decided to make a batch of fire cider. I’ve heard amazing things about this herbal concoction for a while now and wanted to try it for myself. I was super intrigued by…
Escarole and Bean Soup
Escarole and bean soup is a common staple in many Italian or Italian-American households. It’s a great hardy soup, and it’s incredibly healthy and nutrient packed. Ingredients Directions Strain and rinse one can of cannellini beans and add them to…
Recipe for Fire Cider
Cold and flu (and just about everything else!) season is in full swing over at my house. I have to admit, though: I’m not surprised. I work in a school, my son is in preschool, and we’re constantly around friends…
Do You Know the Dirty Dozen List?
Happy (almost) spring! While I typically enjoy the seasons of autumn and winter best, I also find spring to be a lovely season. One of my favorite things about spring is the return of farmer’s markets and stands. If you’ve…
My Review of BeautyCounter’s Countertime Regimen
About eight weeks ago I decided I really wanted to dedicate time to a skincare routine. I’m in my mid-twenties now and skincare is essential to keep up with as I get older. I always strive to start good habits…
The Benefits of Hanging Eucalyptus in Your Bathroom
I love finding natural home remedies that help my overall health and well-being. I am not anti-medicine (at all!), but I do think the organic world is chock-full of untapped or forgotten about resources that can help everyone in their…
Roasted Delicata Squash
I am always looking for new side dishes, and I am so glad I tried out delicata squash! I’m a fan of squash in general, but sometimes I get tired of plain butternut squash. Plus, it’s not the easiest to…
Cherry Tomato & Sausage Orecchiette
I have been dying to experiment with making new pasta dishes and I am so excited to share this recipe with you all! In addition to being a delicious dish, this Cherry Tomato & Sausage Orecchiette presents beautifully and is…
Easy Lemon Vinaigrette
It all started when I was ten years old and fell in love with lemons… Just kidding! Here’s the recipe for my easy and delicious lemon vinaigrette: Ingredients 1/2 c. olive oil Zest of one lemon Juice of two lemons…
New Obsession: Beautycounter
If you read my most recent post about feeling good while staying at home, you would recall that one of my daily “rules” is to put on makeup every day. I genuinely believe in the saying, “If you look good,…
Eating Organically Shouldn’t Break the Bank
I was recently having a conversation with a friend about organic versus non-organic food and, naturally, the question of cost came up. If you’ve bopped around my blog a bit you would probably see that I write about organic food…
The Chicken Meatballs Our Toddler Loves
As our son gets older and moves away from all baby foods, I have been looking for recipes that he will love and that I can make a few days in advance. One of the things I have learned to…
