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Thanks for visiting! Last week, we talked about how to (more than) double your blog’s reach in a year. I shared a bit of my personal experience about how I went from getting about 11,000 views a month in March of 2013 to averaging over 93,000 views a month for the last 3 months of the year. Best Whole House Generator — Because your family is depending on you when the lights go out. Xacey - An Extraordinary Place To Find What You're Looking For. Living the homestead life. Pampered Puppy Boutique. Thyroid Treatment For Women - Natural Holistic Approach To Thyroid Health. Autumn Scents to Help Reduce Stress.

School is back in session and the daily grind is in full force.

Autumn Scents to Help Reduce Stress

Carefree summer days are becoming a distant memory. The holidays are around the corner and with them events, parties, and obligations come our way. Stress seems to be an all too common theme in today’s homes, there’s simply no way to completely avoid it. Yet if you want a chance to slow down and decompress before it all gets too overwhelming then tapping into your sense of smell is a great way to reduce stress. As we all can attest certain smells bring back fond memories of a place or time; the smell of warm baked cookies or a scent that reminds you of a loving home? Cinnamon – Oh so warm and sweet, this fragrance evokes visions of cinnamon buns, apple pie, and hot apple cider. Peppermint – Along with cinnamon, peppermint is another aroma that has been proven to increase alertness.

The Ultimate List of 60 Amazing Brand Timelines on Facebook. Kit’s Organic Versus LaraBar. Kit’s Organic fruit and nut bars appear to be CLIFs version of the all popular LaraBar.

Kit’s Organic Versus LaraBar

Up until these, CLIF was mostly offering grain based protein bars for active folks and a specialty brand of the same for women. It's Time for Some Spring Cleaning: Bedding and Linens. Every year about this time I get the spring cleaning bug.

It's Time for Some Spring Cleaning: Bedding and Linens

Maybe it comes from being cooped up inside all winter. Homesteading Life. Michelle's Stamping, Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting Corner. Singaporean Mom Blogger for Hire. African Babies Don't Cry: TUTORIAL : How to Make Rainbow Coloured Rice (Without Alcohol) for a Toddler Activity Sensory Bin. I previously mentioned that I have been longing to make Jesse coloured rice to play with after seeing so many pretty pictures of it on Pinterest.

African Babies Don't Cry: TUTORIAL : How to Make Rainbow Coloured Rice (Without Alcohol) for a Toddler Activity Sensory Bin

I looked up a couple of recipe's and noticed they all used rubbing alcohol (surgical spirits) as the liquid to spread the colour over the rice. I don't really like the idea of my child playing with something covered in alcohol, besides the fact that it stinks, so I made up my own recipe, with great success! I used vinegar instead, and my colours came out just as, if not more vibrant. Here is the recipe for my (almost natural) recipe for making rainbow coloured rice. The Baby Jogger Stroller. 7 Simple Tips for Healthy Eating at Home. Yesterday I read an article on NaturalNews.com that really raised my eyebrows.

7 Simple Tips for Healthy Eating at Home

The article claims that 40% of American meals are now purchased and consumed outside the home. Green and Natural Parenting Guide. The Magnesium Miracle. I went primal/paleo about 3.5 months ago now.

The Magnesium Miracle

It has been for the most a wonderful and exhilarating ride that has brought so much to my health. I have lost inches off my waistline, I have gained energy, I have started sleeping much better, and I just feel more youthful. And yet, about the same time I went primal I also started experiencing PMS issues, which wasn’t such a great side effect. I went from virtually no premenstrual issues to experiencing bloating, water retention, and cramps. This was not a big deal in general because before I went off grains I was pretty much bloated all the time and barely even knew what it felt like to NOT be bloated.

This book has proved to be a wealth of good information. So what does Magnesium do in the body? Green Housekeeping and Protecting Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers. One of the most common questions I get from readers is “Where Do I Start”?

Green Housekeeping and Protecting Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers

They may know they want to make some changes but they really have no idea where to begin and that is perfectly normal. It can be daunting when you decide that you want to make your home healthier and greener, especially if all this is new to you. March Birthstone – Aquamarine. March Birthstone | Aquamarine Zodiac Sign: Pisces Pisces dates: February 20 – March 20 Pisces – The Twelfth Sign of the Zodiac: The sign of the Fish Ruling Planet of Pisces: Neptune Alternate Birthstones of Pisces: Amethyst, Ruby, Bloodstone and Jasper For those who were born in the month of March (like me!)

March Birthstone – Aquamarine

If you can picture the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean, in shades from nearly transparent to deep rich blue, you will understand why the birthstone for March is named Aquamarine. Literally, the stone’s name means ‘seawater’, derived from the Latin ‘aqua’, water, and ‘mare’ – sea. The traditional Metaphysical Properties for the March birthstone aquamarine are awareness, quick response and easing communication problems. On the non-physical plane , aquamarine is believed to release anger and negativity – replacing them with mental peace and clarity, providing emotional and mental balance.