Books & Reading

Book Blitz: The Gnome and the Science Experiment

Today’s Book Blitz is a children’s book about a 5th grader named Nathan and his class’s field trip to Sunbrook Forest National Park. Hold onto your seats; The Gnome and the Science Experiment by Marilyn Slaughter will take you on a wild ride. This post contains affiliate links. Should you click on a link and …

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Natural Grocers® Debuts “Spin & Blend” Fitness Classes…Coming Soon???

The company known as America’s Nutrition Education ExpertsSM plans to expand its services with FREE onsite fitness classes, combining cardio and premium quality ingredients and some good old-fashioned April Fools’ fun. LAKEWOOD, Colo., Apr. 1, 2024 — Natural Grocers®, America’s Nutrition Education ExpertsSM and the largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is proud to …

Life

Breaking Off Relations with Toxic Family Members – It’s Not Just Good; It’s Necessary

Today’s guest post is from Matt Lundquist, LCSW, MSEd. Matt talks about how hard it can be to break off relationships with family members who don’t have our best interests in mind. After all, we break up with partners who are abusive (and that can be hard in and of itself). As someone who has …

Life

On Faith, Toxic Moms, Saying Yes, and a Whole Host of Other Things

Oh Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorite movies of all time (I’m a big Odyssey fan, too, so it’s not a surprise), and the soundtrack is also my favorite. Tonight, we watched the episode of Marvel’s Echo that used the song “Down to the River to Pray” by Alison Kraus. It’s my …

Life

The Importance of Healthy Adult Friendships

Today’s guest post on the importance of adult friendships comes from Tami Zak, a licensed therapist at Grow Therapy. Tami wrote the post in honor of Friendship Month in February. February also happened to be the anniversary of my father-in-law’s passing, and three days ago, I marked six months without my dad. I’m honored to …

Product Reviews

My Medic Kit: A Great First Aid Kit for Outdoorsy Folks

As a Girl Scouts troop leader, I need to be first aid/CPR/AED certified so that if an emergency happens, I’m prepared to act quickly. This also means that I need to have quick access to first aid supplies should I need them. I had the opportunity to sample a My Medic Kit first aid bag, …

Books & Reading

Book Blitz: False Haven by Rebecca Rook

  Young Adult Horror Date Published: 02-13-2024 Publisher: Hellebore House   Seventeen-year-old Vivienne Barston’s life has fallen apart. With her mother recently dead, her father disappears into his grief – leaving Viv to deal with her sadness and anger alone. Viv turns to destructive behaviors like petty vandalism, but after a disturbing stint in a …

Books & Reading

Book Blitz: A Special Life by Tanja Begerack

  The story of a life   Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help Date Published: August 31, 2023     Immerse yourself in Tanja Begerack’s world, a life shaped by extraordinary experiences and a belief in the supernatural. From Tanja Begerack’s poignant childhood, where she first made contact with spirits, to paranormal encounters and …

House & Home

8 DIY Home Upgrades and Projects for Homeowners

Today’s guest post about DIY home upgrades is by Courtney Klosterman, Home Insights Expert at Hippo, the home insurance group focused on proactive home protection. With the right tools and a positive attitude, taking on DIY home upgrades in your dream home can be doable, affordable, and rewarding. Plus, it can give you peace of …