Do you get a little tired of drinking the same smoothies every day? I do too. After a workout, nothing is as refreshing as a cold protein shake. But after a while, it can get a little boring. Since I'm trying to limit my sugar intake, my protein shakes double duty as a tasty treat. Giving up sugar is hard. I even went so far as to eliminate it from my coffee which is a BIG … [Read more...]
Lightning Quick Dinner: Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Are your nights busy with youth sports or other extracurricular activities? The Instant Pot is the answer to that problem. But let's take it a step farther. How much easier for your life would it be to take advantage of the quickness of an electric pressure cooker for one meal with more than enough leftover to freeze for a later one? Much easier, I promise. This post was … [Read more...]
Super Easy Ear bud and Hair Tie Holder Upcycle Craft
Have you ever been at the gym, had a ponytail holder snap, then have to stop and root around in your gym bag to find one? Or have you wasted time, untangling your earbuds so you could begin your work out? I've got a great solution for you that also reduces waste! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC. and The Coca-Cola Company, all opinions are mine … [Read more...]
Why every blogger needs a tribe (and how to find it)
Have you ever been at the beach, pushing through the waves in hip-deep water? Leisurely, stepping through the wet sand, then suddenly hit a deep patch and end up sputtering salt water? Blogging is like that. On the surface, it looks pretty easy. If you have something to say, you can start a blog and say it! The start-up costs are low when you take into account the low-cost … [Read more...]
The easiest homemade car air freshener ever
One of the side benefits of decluttering is all the cool stuff I forgot I had. Today I came across another old stash of scented wax cubes. So I decided to use them up and give them away as gifts. The following is a DIY car air freshener that is probably too easy to be called a "tutorial" on how to make a homemade car air freshener with scented wax cubes. I don't … [Read more...]