Fall is so amazing. Not only are the temperatures here in Pennsylvania finally cooling down, it’s also peak season for foraging for Maitake Mushrooms (aka Hen of the Woods). And I’m glad to share the 5 Best Ways to Preserve Maitake Mushrooms to make your harvest last all year long!
Canning Hen of the Woods Mushrooms (and other safe-edible, wild mushrooms) at home is so easy and a great way to enjoy them even when they aren’t in season. Hen of the Wood’s meaty texture and robust flavor stands up especially well to canning.
Whether it’s too weak or too strong, nothing is worse than bad coffee. Let’s be honest, your morning cup of coffee can play a HUGE roll in setting the stage for an amazing day. Especially when your camping. I never imagined that the struggle to find the perfect cup of coffee while camping would be…
I’m not a doctor nor do I play one on TV (on in this case on the internet)… but I am passionate about leading a healthier life. I’ve been on this journey for nearly 20 years now and today I’m going to share with you the 1 Thing I do Every Day for a Healthier…
You’ve probably heard about the big push to eliminate the use of disposable plastic straws. With over 500 million disposable plastic straws being use DAILY in the US alone, it’s a serious environmental problem. Most of which are not being recycled and ending up in our landfills where they take over 200 years in our…
Let’s be honest, vacations are pretty freaking amazing, right? But too often, we choose to splurge on a few days away when that same money could be better spent. Now I’m not talking about all work and no play, what I am talking about is being smarter about your vacation-money-investment AND letting go of the…
Back in November 2016, we (finally) made the decision to give our kitchen a budget friendly makeover, transforming our dark, dated golden oak cabinets and green countertops to light, bright and beautiful for only $500! Click HERE to see the full details of my $500 Holiday Kitchen Makeover Isn’t the improvement amazing?? I want to…
I’ve never been one to truly enjoy a glass of milk. I wasn’t raised in a family that served milk with dinner and outside of drowning a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie, I rarely drank milk. That being said, other forms of dairy like cheese, butter and cultured dairy products have always been a favorite….
Did you know that more than half of motorists change their own motor oil? I have to admit that even though Ray does all of our automobile maintenance, service and repairs, (just like my dad and his dad did) I really had no idea that so many of you changed your oil at home too!…
Welcome to the life of a Mama – just when you think you’ve got it ALL figured out… You know how it goes, right? Do any of my fellow Mama bears out there feel the same way?! I certainly find myself here most days. My baby girl, Klaire, & I are always on the hunt…
Most people are unaware that diet and nutrition plays a large part in getting a sunburn. And you may not realize that the amount of antioxidants that you have in your skin plays a major role in your development of sunburn. The more antioxidants you take in, the lower your risk of sunburn. If you stay away from processed…
Exciting news coming your way… NOW! I’ve found The BEST Natural Dry Shampoo and you are going to LOVE how easy it makes your healthy hair routine, yet doesn’t leave your hair a dusty mess. Whether you’re a no ‘poo kind of girl like Hayley or a “clean” shampoo girl who hasn’t fully committed to…