It's the first of September and so I feel I can comfortably say HAPPY FALL!!!! (I know for my Florida readers that is a bit of a stretch ;) So, in celebration of fall I am sharing my Backyard Apple Butter recipe.  This recipe is easy and delicious and pretty close to fool proof.  With the ...

Today I have my massage therapy hat on and we are going to talk about ice.  Can I just tell you that I HATE ICE.  I don't like it in my drinks - I don't like it on my body - I don't like it on the road.  I like to look at the ice outside my window while wrapped in a blanket.  I like the feel of ice ...

Bison and Beef Meatloaf: Are you curious?  We were at Earth Fare this week, and they had ground bison meat on sale.  We were planning on making a meatloaf anyway, so we (my mom and I) decided to make it half ground bison meat and half ground grass-fed beef. Why?  Here are some of the health ...

Image from Scientificamerican.com Many, many people suffer from headaches - tension, hormonal, sinus, migraine...sometimes I feel like I get in a rut where I am popping ibuprofen every afternoon.  I don't like doing that.  If you feel the same way, here are some simple, natural ways to ease ...

So I have been feeling kind of yuck lately - I feel like I am just eating whatever, with no thought or intention.  So...eating gluten free always makes me feel better.  Of course it also helps my hubby feel WAY better, because he is much more sensitive to it than I am.  I always feel less bloated ...

Charlotte's bathroom is also the Guest bathroom. Therefore, I didn't want to decorate it all rubber ducky or something. I want it to be a space adults can relax in too. I created this shower curtain - originally two panels (bought at Ross for $10.00). Then I added the strip of fabric to the ...

Whether you drink the tea or use the essential oil, Chamomile is a very useful healing herb.  It is a digestive tonic and a soporific (there's a word for you - it means sleep-inducing). My favorite Chamomile Tea (mainly because it's Zhena's GYPSY tea): Herbal Tea Uses: aids in digestion ...

Today we are graced with the presence of my little sister - Joanna.  She is a lovely little newlywed (1 yr) and keeps a lovely home.  This recipe is a great one and pretty inexpensive.  I actually made it Tuesday night and it is definitely Ryan and Charlotte approved.  It was amazing!  Let's have a ...

Yes, you can express your love and gratitude now.  You can also send gifts. I like fabric. Okay, so the last week of recipes was well received, and I love you so much I made another one for you (and me).  You can download your grocery list here, and the menu is below. Happy Grocery Shopping! ...

Well it is time for me to begin planning miss Charlotte's birthday party. I asked her for any ideas - she said "RED!" Hmmmmmmm..... Then I was so inspired by this post on Hostess with the Mostess - Woodland Fairies Birthday Party. Perfect - it incorporates the color RED (toadstools), and ...