You've got the gifts. Now...how to wrap them? In wrapping paper that makes all your gifts look like clones? Or in materials you've got lying around your house that will turn them into unique, special, gifts-within-gifts? I really hope you said the latter, otherwise this post is pretty useless! There are so many upsides to … Continue reading Gift Wrapping Ideas that Wow
For those of you who aren't familiar, alcohol infusions versus mixing flavors into alcohol is like the difference between letting sliced fruit marinate in a jar of water and merely adding fruit juice to the water. Infusions don't dilute the original liquid or add volume to it. They leave behind pure flavor. I like … Continue reading Star Anise and Tangerine Infused Vodka
During the holidays, people get a hankering for sweet potato casserole. You know, that dish made up of sweet potatoes, marshmallows, and brown sugar? My problem with this traditional side is it's often made from canned sweet potatoes (full of corn syrup) and ends up being cloyingly sweet. But since it's one of my husband's … Continue reading Sweet Potato Casserole
I don't often write opinion pieces like this, but the recent debate over whether organic produce is any better than conventional has compelled me to speak up. In a September 4th news post, researchers from Stanford University were reported as saying: Eating organic fruits and vegetables can lower exposure to pesticides, including for children -- … Continue reading Why Organic Produce IS Worth It
Before you reach for another coffee or energy drink to keep you going, try one of these all-natural energy tips. They may not give you wings, but you'll get enough of a lift to happily get on with your day. And you won't get the jitters or miss any shuteye later from overdoing it on … Continue reading 6 Easy Ways to Naturally Increase Your Energy Level
Kristin Rath 