Hey, everyone! I'm all about the casual blog posts lately. Don't worry, I'll break everything down for you like I always do, but today, I just wanted to post a short and sweet blog post about how much fun we had in Ft. Myers Beach! It was one of the first trips where I haven't worked much at all...in a VERY long time. It was so nice! Ian, Avery, and I drove down to Ocala on Friday and we met Ian's parents and Tori in Ft. Myers on Saturday morning. Driving to Ft. Myers Beach from ...
Simple ways to support your local economy
The past couple of years have done a number to so many small businesses around our area. While some are recovering, others are still barely making it, or not making it at all. The good news is that we, the people, have the power to change this. We have the power to support our local economy and bring business and support to all of these local businesses that could use our help right now. Here are some simple ways to support your local economy right now - Buy from small farmers This ...
Elderberry Syrup Recipe | The Benefits Of Elderberry
This post on the benefits of elderberry (with an elderberry syrup recipe!) has been sponsored by Sweet's, but all opinions are my own. Last fall at the start of flu season, I was preparing to have a baby, which meant that I was doing anything and everything possible to keep my immune system functioning as best it could. I worked out regularly, drank green smoothies, ate very clean, and took some supplements like my prenatal vitamin, probiotics, and elderberry syrup, to name a few. I ...
Work from home mom: how to make your life easier
Are you a work from home mom? I'm right there with you and although it's not always easy, it sure is rewarding. You have the absolute GREATEST job of taking care of your baby and you also have a job that allows you to put a roof over your head and put dinner on the table at night. You might have questions such as... How do you balance it all? Is it possible to work from home with a baby? Is it possible to work from home with a toddler? Can you work from home with a baby? How to ...
Clean swap: cleaning products
When I first started our "less toxic" journey, our cleaning products were the first thing that I swapped out. If you want a clean swap when it comes to cleaning products, this is the post for you. If you've been here a while, you probably already know my favorites, but I'm making a full post out of it anyway to tell you 1) why you should switch your products and 2) what products are my favorites. And no, this doesn't benefit me financially in any way, so my goal with this is pure: to make sure ...
15 self-care ideas for fall
PTL - we made it through the heat of the summer! To be completely honest with you, I look forward to summer and absolutely love it...until the end. There are about 2-3 (sometimes 4) weeks in Georgia where it feels endlessly hot and wet outside. Those few weeks are my worst enemy, but we’ve made it through and thankfully, my favorite season is here. I love fall. And my guess is that you do, too! Because I love it so much, every single year, I do my very best to appreciate every second of fall ...