Zucchini Soup Recipe – Love and Lemons

Zucchini Soup Recipe – Love and Lemons

Fresh herbs, ginger, and lime give this creamy zucchini soup a bright, refreshing flavor. It’s a delicious, healthy meal that’s ready in 30 minutes! This zucchini soup is creamy and comforting, yet bright and fresh. Blended zucchini and coconut milk create a silky smooth base, while ginger, herbs, and lime give it a bright, refreshing … Read more

Kale and apple salad with Dijon vinaigrette

Kale and apple salad with Dijon vinaigrette

When salad season and apple season combine, whip up this QUICK Kale and Apple Salad! It’s sweet, crunchy, flavorful, versatile, and comes together in just a few minutes. 10 minutes. It’s the perfect, easy side dish to pair with your favorite protein and roasted veggies…or to liven up heavier meals. Let us show you how! … Read more

What are forest baths? Wellness trends

What are forest baths? Wellness trends

Image credit: Camilla Akrans for Porter Magazine Sometimes it seems like I’m getting busier with each passing year. I’m not complaining, I love my job, but finding time for myself can be tricky, so I’m always looking for ways to make sure that any free time I do have is spent resting and recovering. That’s … Read more

3 things you should know before starting a low-carb, high-fat diet

3 things you should know before starting a low-carb, high-fat diet

Since the Atkins diet began in the 1960s, low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diets have been popular. Today, the ketogenic diet, another LCHF diet, is still trending on TikTok. These promise faster, easier weight loss without the need to count calories. But like any diet, a low-carb, high-fat eating plan has its own considerations and potential risks. … Read more

Common stages of weight loss: how to understand your journey

Common stages of weight loss: how to understand your journey

Are you frustrated that your weight loss is stagnating? You’re not alone. The weight loss process sometimes follows a two-phase pattern: a rapid initial phase driven by the burning of stored sugars and the release of water, followed by a plateau. This slowdown is normal and can be overcome with the right strategies. Understanding that … Read more

Studio Organization: Custom Storage for My Jewelry Making Supplies

Studio Organization: Custom Storage for My Jewelry Making Supplies

I finally got around to organizing my studio and started organizing supplies for my current favorite hobby: jewelry making. I didn’t realize how many supplies and beads I had accumulated until I started planning how I was going to organize them. But I came up with a way to organize everything that I’m really excited … Read more

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27 ideas for painting leaves – DIY and crafts

27 ideas for painting leaves – DIY and crafts

Modified: August 18, 2024 by Melanie Swanson · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a comment Leaves aren’t just nature’s way of keeping trees alive; they can also be the canvas for your next art project. As the seasons change and leaves fall, why not capture their beauty in a unique and lasting … Read more

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60 recipe ideas for a healthy breakfast

60 recipe ideas for a healthy breakfast

Stuck in a breakfast rut? Find over 60 healthy breakfast ideas below! With sweet, savory, easy, and make-ahead options, we have something for everyone. And just like that, it’s back to school time! I’m getting the fall recipe calendar organized, getting ready to test, photograph, and share a ton of new ideas. For us, this … Read more

Soothe Back-to-School Worries: DIY Worry Monsters

Soothe Back-to-School Worries: DIY Worry Monsters

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means we may receive a small commission if you choose to purchase something through a link we post (including links to amazon.com because we are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program). Don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything. Three words that scare me. Is … Read more

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Five grasscloth options for our bedroom walls

Five grasscloth options for our bedroom walls

In case you haven’t heard, we’re turning our current gym into our bedroom. So I’ve been trying to put together a decorating plan for that room so I’ll be ready to implement it as soon as the new flooring and subfloor have been installed and I’ve had a chance to stain and seal the new … Read more

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