Living in the Californian desert, I am very aware of the plentiful, “free” energy that beams down everyday.  We have 360 full-sun days here and not having solar panels to harness that energy seems, well, silly and wasteful. It isn’t hard to embrace the clean energy here and most of

This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Febreze. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Have you gone noseblind? Noseblind [nohz-blihnd] is the gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the

I admit, every day while I homeschool my 1st grader and handle my teething 9 month old, I look forward to that 7 pm glass of wine.  Some days, I’m counting down the hours and minutes.  That glorious time comes when I serve dinner and pour a much deserved glass

This post brought to you by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. I came into this BISSELL Powerglide with Lift-Off Technology Vacuum review with an existing high-end vacuum.  This wasn’t an “anything is better than my old crappy vacuum” kind of thing, no this puppy had big shoes

This post brought to you by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. The word kid is pretty synonymous with the word mess.  I have two of them now, kids and messes both. Factor in playdates and homeschool co-op, and I have a lot of extra kids leaving their

So, I’m here again.  Baby-proofing.  My son is rapidly approaching 6 months and with that, lots of movement.  With a goal of keeping up with his big sister, he’s showing early signs of crawling.  I’m already cringing a bit as I hear boys are a bit more adventurous.  My daughter

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During winter, the indoor air can be punishing. Because of the dry air I’m doomed with chapped lips, dry skin, and a dry nose, so I need a humidifier. But you know what I don’t need? An eyesore in the room that begs to be put away when company comes

Are you one of the many families who did not get their Christmas cards ordered in time?  It happens.  A great option is to simply print them at home.  On a hunt for a printer that does all the average family needs: document and photo printing, copying, scanning and more,

Only the finest fragrances can evoke whole experiences, and that is just what the sought after Archipelago does.  The scents are refined, sophisticated and anything but one-note.  Hand crafted with soy wax, these candles burn much cleaner and longer than conventional wax candles.  These aromatic beauties are my picks for