You know what they say about April showers. Around here it’s more like April snows bring May flowers, but whatever. This spring I was so jealous to see my Texas friends posting precious photos of their kiddos playing in the bluebonnets when we still had several feet of snow on the ground. Over the past […]
Categories: Colorado,Gardening,Natural
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- June 1, 2013 – 1:47 pm
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- By Shayla
Happy Earth Day, earthlings! Today is one of my favorite holidays because it provides an opportunity to give thanks to Mother Earth for her abundant blessings (fresh air! clean water!) and demonstrate support for environmental protection. It’s a perfect time to reevaluate your habits and consider making changes to become more eco-friendly. Don’t forget to […]
Categories: Holidays,Natural,Recycled,Travel
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- April 22, 2013 – 12:00 am
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- By Shayla
Even though Halloween is now behind us, I’m betting there are a few of us with pumpkins still on our front porches. Anyone, anyone? Yeah, I thought so. Well, worry not. I have a great way to give Jack a new lease on life – turn him into a vase for a flower arrangement! A […]
Categories: Decor,Holidays,Inspiration,Natural,Recycled,Wedding
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- November 4, 2012 – 10:16 pm
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- By Shayla
Happy Earth Day! Hopefully you’ve been able to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature this weekend. The hubs has unfortunately been cooped up in the library studying for finals, but I’ve spent the entire weekend working in the garden and entertaining the dogs with long walks. I’m ready for his exams to […]
Categories: Food,Gardening,Holidays,Home Improvement,Inspiration,Natural,On the Cheap,Organization,Recycled
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- April 22, 2012 – 7:01 pm
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- By Shayla
You know what one of my very favorite things about spring and summer is? Shopping for fresh produce at the farmers’ market! Call me a weirdo, but it’s seriously more exciting than a trip to the candy store for me. I’m so thrilled that our local farmers’ market opens for the season in a couple […]
Categories: Food,Freebies,Gardening,Natural,Organization,Tulsa
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- April 1, 2012 – 4:37 pm
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- By Shayla
Yes, I’m still here! I appreciate all the calls and messages we received from friends and family checking on us after this crazy weekend of earthquakes in Oklahoma. We’re totally fine! What a bizarre feeling, though, to be jolted awake from a deep sleep by the sound of your house vibrating all around you. Not […]
Categories: Decor,Friends & Family,Holidays,Inspiration,Natural,On the Cheap
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- November 6, 2011 – 11:41 pm
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- By Shayla
While cleaning the house today, I thought of a few things that I want to share. Firstly, dusting is way overrated. Secondly, vacuuming is, too. Thirdly, putting away the clean laundry is my least favorite of all. However, that is not what I want to share. I’m actually here to tell you about a […]
Categories: Home Improvement,Natural,On the Cheap,Organization,Recycled
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- September 17, 2011 – 10:10 pm
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- By Shayla
Well, friends – I’ve been at it again here in the design finch laboratory, this time experimenting with a recipe for homemade toothpaste. Why am I making toothpaste, you ask? When I started reading about the toxins (think rat poison and engine degreaser) contained in most conventional toothpastes, we made the decision to switch to […]
Categories: Natural,On the Cheap
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- August 20, 2011 – 7:00 am
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- By Shayla
A few months ago I began a personal mission to replace the commercial cleaning products in our home with natural alternatives that are both gentler on the environment and easier on the ol’ wallet. After a couple months of cleaning exclusively with my homebrew, I’m happy to report that I haven’t missed the store-bought stuff […]
Categories: Natural,On the Cheap,Recycled
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- July 17, 2011 – 9:56 pm
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- By Shayla
Today is Earth Day, y’all. While I jumped on the “go green” bandwagon long ago, each year this holiday gives me reason to stop and consider what else I could do to be a better steward of the natural resources God has entrusted us with. Around our house we already do most of the typical […]
Categories: Freebies,Gardening,Holidays,Home Improvement,Inspiration,Natural,On the Cheap,Recycled
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- April 22, 2011 – 12:19 am
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- By Shayla