Living in these times has made me more aware of the need to become more self sufficient. This point is driven home every time I visit a grocery store. (Carefully nowadays.) Or try to order essential items online. I don’t want to create panic. But stocks are depleted. I’ve been meaning to get more serious Leave a Comment
What can I say. We’re all on edge. Life has taken a dramatic turn and we don’t know what the future holds. So how do we stay sane, under the circumstances? I don’t have the magic answer. I’m not a mental health professional. All I can do is share tips on how I’m coping during
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been looking for hand sanitizer. You’re well aware grocery stores in the United States are sold out. Drugstores don’t have it. You can’t even find this product online either, unless you’re willing to pay outrageous prices for a tiny bottle. This point was driven home to me last weekend.
A restaurant in the next town offers an amazing Brussel spouts side dish. People who’ve reviewed this establishment have noted that the Brussel sprouts are good. So, when I went there for a night out, I ordered the Brussel sprouts, along with my wine. They didn’t disappoint. I kept meaning to get back to that
Those of us who’ve spent time with a morally disordered person can’t help but notice their hypocritical behavior. Narcissists love to make rules. But only for others to follow. They set impossibly high standards, which no mere moral is ever capable of living up to. Plus, the goal lines are always moving. Even if you
I’ve received MANY nasty comments regarding essential oils. There very fact that so many brands exist is a source of controversy. Some people cling to the belief that you must buy a certain brand. (Typically, you hear this false messaging around high priced multilevel marketing oils.) Then there’s the whole issue of correct use. Everyone
Inflammation is nasty stuff. I’m not talking about healthy inflammation. This is what kicks in when we have an illness or a wound. This is a normal process, one that’s needed for healing. In this post, I’m talking about the kind that switches on and stays on. The kind that fuels the disease process. Did
Now that it’s cool in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us need to think about hand moisturizers. Every winter, my hands would dry out and crack. Until I discovered natural plant-based emollients. I undoubtedly aggravated my skin by using harsh chemical dish washing detergent. Then, I think I added insult to injury by putting more
Carageenan is a controversial food additive. It’s found in a wide range of processed foods. You’ll even find carageenan in USDA Certified Organic food. Carageenan is used as a thickening agent. It’s made from seaweed, a natural substance. It’s often found in vegan foods because it adds a creamy texture, minus the dairy. But just
True friends are a blessing. We laugh with them. We cry with them. We share our deepest secrets with them. We trust them. We know they have our best interests at heart. True friends want us to make the right decisions. Because they want us to be happy. However, sometimes we get very unlucky. Instead