Remember when I shared 2020 goals? March goals? I was so full of optimism, as I'm sure so many of us were, and then, well, you know. This past two and a half weeks of quarantine, as we all seem to be calling it, has been surreal. I've lost count of how many times I've asked myself whether this is real life. Is this actually happening? Right now the focus is figuring out this new normal. I've ... Read more
How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic
Social distancing is one of the best ways you can help your community during this COVID-19 pandemic. But if you are in a position to give more, consider the following ideas for helping others during this uncertain time. Please also consider only buying what you need at stores so that others can also get their necessities. How to Help Others During COVID-19 Pandemic: Donate money to local food ... Read more
Food and Grocery Delivery Services to Try
** This post about food and grocery delivery contains affiliate and referral links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. Whether it's because you are practicing social distancing or you just don't feel like leaving the house, you can get your hands on a delicious meal through food and grocery delivery services. I have tried the ... Read more
Ordering Organic and Local Produce Delivery From Fresh Picks
I recenty decided to give Irv & Shelly's Fresh Picks a try for my family's weekly produce needs. Fresh Picks is a delivery service in the Midwest that offers plenty of veggie and/or fruit boxes, as well as ready-to-go meals, meats, dairy and other items. Fresh Picks produce delivery couldn't have come onto my radar at a better time. According to the website, Fresh Pick's mission is to "make ... Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Chili (With What You Might Have)
Chances are you've been stocking up on canned goods lately. One of my goals is to try more Crockpot recipes so that I can focus my limited daily time on work and caring for the kids. One of the meals our family loves is my easy veggie chili. I'm sharing this ridiculously easy dinner idea that I'm constantly switching up by adding different ingredients. I don't think I've ever had a bad batch, and ... Read more
Things to Do at Home During Social Distancing
I am not saying you have to be productive, but if you have some energy you want to devote to getting stuff done during social distancing, here are some things you can get done while staying home during the coronavirus outbreak. First and foremost, take care of yoursef. I'm mostly talking about ideas for what to do on weekends and nights because I know so many of us still have to work during the ... Read more
Trying Five More Lush Cosmetics Bath Bombs
It's no secret I love bath bombs, so every few months I head to Lush Cosmetics to grab some pick-me-ups. I've tried four more Lush bath bombs lately and I'm sharing my review of each along with photos of the bath bombs and the bath water/art. Geode Bath Bomb ($6.45): This is a relaxing bath bomb that contains lavender and bergamot. It looks like chunks of crystal on the surface. The bath water ... Read more
Why You Should Take a Minimalist Approach to Home Decor
** This post was written for the Floradise audience. It may contain affiliate links. A person's home can say so much more about them than words could manage. If someone's house is messy, cramped, full to the brim with things they don't care about- it's often the case that their brain is feeling the same way. In a tidier, more straightforward, home, a person gains the space to breathe and let ... Read more
Adorable Aviation/Travel Theme Baby Shower
**This post about my sister-in-law's aviation/travel theme baby shower contains affiliate links. ... Read more
Spring Cleaning To-Do List
Do the current health concerns all over the world make anyone else want to wipe down every surface of their home? Just me? Spring has been on my mind lately, but so has cleaning given the nonstop coronavirus news I am hearing. I look forward to taking care of some seasonal deep cleaning to welcome the new season (and hopefully warmer weather!). I'm sharing what I have on my spring cleaning to-do ... Read more