Hey, y'all! We are having a yard sale Memorial weekend! We have a lil bit of everything for sale. If you're reading this and local to the Colorado Springs area, we'd be happy to sell you stuff if you want to get rid of it. We will of course pay you for what it was …
While I shopped around high fashion blogs for 'fit inspo earlier this morning, I opined to my husband that there is no way I can afford some things on those blogs. I said I could put together these outfits for $30 easily, and my brilliant husband challenged me to do just that. The idea consumed …
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This week at work, we had a presenter speak about meditation and the benefits of it. Now, you may have heard the co-opted "self-care" meditation that tells you to sit, clear your mind, and the secrets of the universe will reveal themselves to you. That is NOT how it worked for me, and it's not …
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A few years ago, I stumbled upon a three ingredient recipe for dry shampoo that I could make at home. I have very fine hair and not a lot of it, so when there's a teensy amount of grease, my head looks as if I haven't showered for quite some time. Then I found dry …
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It's starting to get warmer in Colorado Springs! Spring is coming, y'all, and I can't wait for the floral patterns, crisp button downs tucked into skirts, and fresh foliage. Pikes Peak still has snow on it through spring which feels like delightful potential for moisture collection as many parts of our state suffer from droughts. …
This summer, I've discovered a plant that most consider a weed, called purslane (AKA hogsweed, fatweed, pursley) . And it is magical. Why? It grows in all the US states, Mexico, and in all provinces of Canada -- all over the world, really. It can grow in gardens, in cracks in bricks and sidewalk, and …
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If you live in America, you've probably noticed that inflation currently reduces the reach of your paycheck. I feel scrambled trying to find the best deals, coupons, clearances, etc. I have a lot of privilege, so I know others are really hurting right now. Below I share my three top tips that I use to …
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This is one of my favorite times of the year because so many flowers are in full bloom in Colorado Springs. Each year I tell myself I'm going to cut some of the flowers and make a bouquet, but each year, I find myself not wanting to take away from our plants (except dandelion blossoms …
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