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Yoga & Psyche

Yoga & Psyche - Mariana Caplan, PhD, MFT The speed of life has been kicking my tail recently, and I was in serious need of a little downtime. So this is my relaxing Thanksgiving vacation activity. I have also been playing Wii Sports and Wii Fit with the kids, which are still my favorite games… Continue reading Yoga & Psyche

cooking, Food, Gardening, Homesteading, Household, Mom Life

Green Salsa to the Rescue!

The frost doth cometh! Don't worry, I will not try to speak like that through a whole post. Anyway, the frost came before I was ready, as it does every year. I didn't manage to get any of my plants in, except my calamondin orange. You can see what takes priority at my house. I… Continue reading Green Salsa to the Rescue!

Cleaning, cooking, Crafts, De-Cluttering, Family, Food, Home Decor, Household, Mom Life

GF Pumpkin Crumble Cake AKA Dump Cake, “Installing” a Faux Backsplash

Freshly baked pumpkin crumb cake, and we were so excited we were having trouble waiting for it to cool enough to dig in. I read a lot of regular recipes online, and rarely have the drive to see if it will convert to something gluten free. If I am going to bake though, it must… Continue reading GF Pumpkin Crumble Cake AKA Dump Cake, “Installing” a Faux Backsplash

Cleaning, De-Cluttering, Decorating, Education, Family, Home Decor, Household, Kids, Mental Health, Mom Life

De-Cluttering & Organizing Kids’ Rooms (& Creating a Healthier Relationship with Stuff)

Well the 1st day of school for the kiddos arrived and true to form we got some of the things done on our to-do list and a few outstanding tasks still to do. Anyone else wonder why outstanding can be so good or so bad depending on how you use it? I spent many hours… Continue reading De-Cluttering & Organizing Kids’ Rooms (& Creating a Healthier Relationship with Stuff)

Cleaning, Family, Household, Mom Life

Good Smells on Laundry Day!

WHOO! This year has been quite the whirlwind. I don't think of have written anything since May. I have a ton of pictures and things to write about but haven't had the time. That being said I wanted to post a low-stress blog about something I enjoy. I almost never use scented detergent because there… Continue reading Good Smells on Laundry Day!