I love sugar scrubs. I use one daily as a soap alternative with coconut oil to replenish skin moisture in the dry Eastern Washington winter. This sugar scrub is nicely themed for St. Patrick’s day. It’s optional to add the food coloring and I don’t to avoid color substitutes and fake dyes. The minty flavor is enough to remind you of Shamrock shakes and green clovers. Continue reading
Prague, Czech Republic will always hold a place in my heart after I lived there and studied abroad. While my time there had its ups and downs, I would never take back such an amazing experience to see the world and integrate its lessons into who I am today. Here are 10 reasons you should move Prague up on your bucket list and visit it as soon as you can. Continue reading
Cheese fondue was always one of my favorite special-occasion foods growing up. Now it’s turned into a romantic treat! Here’s a great recipe for delicious and creamy cheddar cheese fondue. All you need for dipping is some bread, veggies and a little imagination! Continue reading
One of the best new words I’ve come across is Psithurism:
Psithurism: (n.) the sound of the wind through trees.
Even the sound of the word pronounced perfectly describes the way wind moves through the trees in a quick and fluid sound. Continue reading
I recently watched an incredible TedTalk that was inspiring and motivating. The talk was called How to Grow a Tiny Forest Anywhere and it gave me hope that the future of our environment and the diversity of our native forests can be restored.
Through his work, entrepreneur Shubhendu Sharma showed his audience how he can grow a tiny forest in a barren patch of land equal to the size of 6 car parking spaces. Continue reading
Foraging can be one of the most fun outdoor activities and provide you with an endless source of seasonal (and free!) edible food. Here are 7 tips to foraging safety so you can enjoy wild edibles without worry. Continue reading
Cinnamon is a delicious herb that makes a wonderful addition to teas, cookies and more! Cinnamon doesn’t just have a permanent home in the spice cabinet. It also has amazing uses to keep your garden healthy and beautiful. Here are 4 uses for cinnamon to get the most out of it in your garden. Continue reading
A UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, Uxmal archaeological zone was once an ancient and thriving Mayan civilization. The name means “built three times”, meaning the site was the ancient home of a civilization capable of building massive-scale architecture that was frequently under construction. Continue reading
Making homemade pizza is way more fun than ordering out! Making your own pizza isn’t hard at all, it just requires a little bit of time for the dough to rise and for you to top your pizza.
Decorating the pizzas is one of my favorite cooking activities. The possibilities for toppings are endless! This is a great dinner ideas for couples, kids, friends, dinner parties, or anyone who wants to turn their food into art and get creative! Continue reading
Did you know March used to be the first month of the year? Only with the switch to the Gregorian calendar in 1752 did March get bumped to the third month. Here are some more facts about the month of March. Continue reading
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