If you follow my personal blog, you may know that a month ago I had surgery to remove a watermelon-sized cyst from my right ovary. I was in the hospital for 5 long days, and my recovery regimen since then has consisted of lying around the house with my cats, watching copious amounts of television, […]
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10 Uses for Lavender
Last summer I did something stupid. It was very hot outside, and rather than let the humidity curl my hair, I decided to curl it myself. I didn’t have my glasses on and I grabbed the wrong end of the curling iron. While it was on. And hot. It hurt. A lot. I immediately put […]
Interview Series: Jessica Schlueter of The Tree Kisser
Jessica Schlueter is a blogger, passionate animal activist, & budding entrepreneur. She runs the popular cruelty-free lifestyle blog, The Tree Kisser, along with her recently launched Tree Kisser “compassionate fashion” collection & online shop. She is also the director of the Love Infinitely Project Animal Fund, which allocates resources to deserving animal rescue or advocacy groups, […]
10 Tips for Dealing with Allergies Naturally
It’s that time of year again. The air is warming, flowers are beginning to bloom, and everything is turning green. And also my car is coated with a thick, yellowy dust, my eyes are watering, and I have a hint of a tickle at the back of my nose. Yep, I’m talking about Pollen Season. […]
Recipe: Jelly Filled Peanut Butter Cookies
These cookies are lightly sweetened with organic brown sugar and baked in muffin tins – yes muffin tins. Lightly sweetened homemade strawberry jelly filling. A lovely little treat for any little one, or a perfect low-sugar treat for anyone. The natural peanut butter pairs perfect with the homemade jelly. These cookies are vegan and gluten-free […]