This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Bug starts T-K in a couple weeks, and between you & me, I'm thrilled. Really, we're just counting down the days up in here, not because I don't enjoy his company, but because I'm one of those … [Read more...]
Try a2 Milk®, Win a Trip to Australia, and Enjoy Milk Again
This post was sponsored by a2 Milk® as part of an Ambassador Program for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I have to level with you guys here - I used to have some serious milk struggles, and "other" milks just did NOT do it for me. Like one might taste good with cereal but horrible in coffee, and … [Read more...]
The Holiday Struggle, or the post wherein I come out of the closet
Every year, I've struggled with what to do with Bug for Easter. Partially, it's because he's feral and doing nice things always backfires spectacularly. But mostly, it's because I have a hard time figuring out how to explain what exactly we're celebrating or why. I had this same struggle with Christmas (which is actually much more difficult to give … [Read more...]
How I Survive Housework with My Sanity Intact
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LimpiaTotal #CollectiveBias Since moving to the High Desert (California, not Oregon, because apparently there's more than one), it feels like everything in my life is covered in a thin layer of dust. Or sand. Or construction debris. I don't … [Read more...]
5 Moving Tips I Wish I’d Known Sooner
Moving is the worst. I mean, moving into a new place is exciting, don't get me wrong, but the actual process of packing and preparations and service transfers and being cut off from most of your belongings for a period of time is the worst. Naturally, there are always a few things I forget, and there's always that one box of miscellaneous things … [Read more...]
10 Things You Need for Your Home Toolkit
I always have projects going on in my home, from little home improvements to DIY projects to furniture that just needs a little tightening up. I try to make sure I have everything on-hand to fix the little problems that come up in every household or make little updates here and there when inspiration strikes. Naturally, my toolbox is a household … [Read more...]
Spreading Alegría with Glade #sienteglade
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SienteGlade #CollectiveBias I love the holidays. The lights, the love, the sights, the smells. The right scent will take you back to a special moment in life, so I firmly believe in choosing a signature scent for the home during the … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Live More Sustainably
Sustainability is a huge buzzword right now, and it's really hard to weed through what's been greenwashed, what's being sold to via fear-based marketing, and what is actually reasonable for the average, every day person. It's lovely to aspire to a home run wholly on solar power with 100% sustainable materials, a gray water system, a compost bin in … [Read more...]