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Planting Positivity

Happy (ALMOST) Spring!! It's not technically Spring yet, not for another 17 days anyways, but it feels like it around our house because...

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Mar 3, 20213 min read

Attitude of Gratitude!

We aren't going to argue with the fact gratitude is making a comeback! It's such a wonderful way of reminding yourself of all the good...

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Feb 25, 20214 min read

2021- Let's try this again...

I think we can all agree that 2020 was a "practice" year; hopefully a year that we all learned a lot and grew as individuals but now,...

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Dec 30, 20203 min read

DIY Gift Bow

Today's craft is something you can do with what you already have in your home! It can also be used as a Holiday or any event gift bow to...

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Dec 16, 20203 min read

Meal Prep Monday - Stuffed Green Peppers

Stuffed Green Peppers: We're excited to share another OCN approved recipe! It's my daughter's favorite OCN recipe, as well as a tried +...

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Dec 14, 20202 min read

Ashley's 2020 Recap

"What in the 2020 just happened?!?!" AMIRIGHT?!?! Goodness gracious this year has been a doozy. Surely I can’t be the only one that still...

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Dec 10, 20204 min read

Mysha's 2020 Recap!

2020, what a year. I think everyone will agree this year has been different. I am one of the lucky ones. As an artist who is...

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Dec 8, 20205 min read

July is National Blueberry Month

July is National Blueberry Month!

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Jul 15, 20202 min read

Air Fryer Friday - French Fries

For the upcoming national French Fry day, we made air fryer french fries! Get the recipe here!

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Jul 10, 20201 min read

Oil of the Month - Ylang-Ylang

Welcome to July! This month's Oil of the Month is ylang-ylang. There are several reasons this oil fit perfectly for July. The sweet,...

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Jul 6, 20203 min read

National Postage Stamp Day

What is National US Postage Stamp Day? The first US stamp was issued on July 1, 1847. Up until then, people would mail an item and the...

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Jul 1, 20201 min read

Tip Tuesday - Eucalyptus Oil Showermist

Tip Tuesday - Eucalyptus Oil Showermist is the perfect solution to help you breath a little easier.

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Apr 14, 20201 min read

Air Fryer Friday - Sweet Chili Tofu

It's Friday, and you know what that means... Air Fryer recipe. Silver lining to this whole situation of not having what you are...

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Apr 10, 20201 min read

Foil Easter Eggs

Foil Easter Eggs. A fun craft you can make with materials you likely already have in your home!

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Apr 8, 20202 min read

#MealprepMonday -Chicken + Sausage Gumbo

Today is pretty chilly in our neck of the woods (get it, nest...woods...) so what better meal than a warm, hearty soup like Gumbo?! This...

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Apr 6, 20202 min read

Oil of the Month - Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is the perfect oil Spring because of its multiple uses. Antimicrobial properties, natural decongestant, and breath freshener

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Apr 1, 20203 min read

Taco (Soup) Tuesday

Taco (Soup) Tuesday. The perfect gloomy day recipe to warm your body + soul.

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Mar 31, 20202 min read

International Women's Day

Sunday, March 8th is International Women's Day and we would like to celebrate the strong, determined, wonderful women in our lives.

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Mar 8, 20206 min read

Oil of the Month - Lemon

Oil of the Month - Lemon An anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial oil that can boost your mood, mental clarity, reduce stress & much more.

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Mar 1, 20203 min read

Book of the Month

February's book of the month was the Mastery of Love, a wisdom book by Don Miguel Ruiz and I have some basic take-aways from it! The...

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Feb 29, 20202 min read