Easy Peasy Valentine’s Day Sweets and Crafts

Easy and Green valentine's day crafts and treats

February: The month of love. Or as some people call it, the Hallmark holiday. I love decorating my home for the holidays, any holiday. Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Thanksgiving and, of course, Valentine’s Day. Any excuse I have to busy out my crafting skills and make some festive dcor, simple and fun gifts and out-of-this-world [...]

All Hallow’s Green

How To Have A Healthy And Green Halloween

Just because it’s Halloween, a time for excessive candy an sweet eating as well as disposable decorations, doesn’t mean you can’t do your best to keep it healthy and green! Save money, your health and the earth with these tips! Visit and sign up for Green Halloween – it’s a great resource for parents & [...]

Drink Responsibly This St. Patrick’s Day

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I’m all for having a good time and throwing back a couple of drinks, especially on a festive day such as St. Patrick’s Day. But of course, it is easy to over do it and feel like a pile of green garbage the day after. But it’s just as easy to enjoy yourself while being [...]

Home Free Allergen Free Cookies

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Food allergens seem to be more prominent then ever before making snack time quite challenging for moms and kids alike. Finding allergen free foods that actually taste good is almost impossible but Home Free cookies has done it! Tasty, healthy and totally allergen free, parents and kids can celebrate worry-free with these sweet treats! Check [...]

All Hallows Feast

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It’s time for sweet treats and scary eats! if you’re hosting or going to a Halloween bash this year, or even if you just want to have a little spooky fin in the kitchen with your family, try any or all of these healthy and ghoulishly great Halloween themed dishes. the full menu will take [...]

Green Ghoulish Galas

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Just because you can claim you are possessed by demons on this time of year, it’s no excuse to ignore your carbon footprint or your health.  There are so many ways to green your Halloween, keep fit and save money.  Here are just tips that will keep you from the frightening realities of an un-green [...]

Avoiding a Health Scare This Halloween

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Ok, so the whole point of Halloween seems to be candy and other creepy , sugar laden treats. But why not strike a balance with a few healthier options? Especially if you’re throwing a party or heading to someone else’s ghoul fest,think of making a few more veggie base options to break up the fright [...]

A Healthy, Hoppy Easter

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There is no denying that Easter conjures up visions of chocolate bunnies, candy eggs and a whole host of sugary treat And this year doesn’t have to be any different! However we can treat the kiddies (and ourselves) to all the fun that comes with Easter without the junk and guilt. Here are just a [...]

Healthy Boozing Tips

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I’m all for having a good time and throwing back a couple of drinks, especially on a festive day such as St. Patrick’s Day. But of course, it is easy to over do it and feel like a pile of green garbage the day after. But it’s just as easy to enjoy yourself while being [...]

A Month of Holiday Treats – Pies, Cupcakes & Breads

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Mmmmm, nothing looks prettier on a holiday tablescape like a well decorated cake or a classic holiday pie.  This is the time of year for full on baking frenzies so to complement your cookies and candies, it’s almost a requirement to have cakes, pies and holiday breads along with them.  Be it to enjoy with [...]