How to get started with small-scale home-brewing (for busy thrifty people) Say 'homebrewer' to most people and they will think of a neighbor with an enormous garage filled with kegs. Someone who has entire Sunday afternoons to while away lovingly scrubbing glass demijohns, undisturbed by family members or other niggling items on the to-do list.… Continue reading Small Scale Home-Brewing: Getting Started the Thrifty Way [Guest Post by Hollie Stephens]
Month: January 2019
Volunteering Abroad [Guest Post by Astrid Halliday]
Hello! Today I am sharing with you a piece about volunteering abroad written by travel author Astrid Halliday. Astrid shares her love of travel with the world and debunks myths that travel is only for the wealthy. She has articles all over the internet about her travels, sharing tips and tricks to see the world… Continue reading Volunteering Abroad [Guest Post by Astrid Halliday]
‘Would You Rather?’ Challenge
Hello everyone! I was tagged by Claire to take part in the Would You Rather Challenge! You can find Claire's post HERE. I love these type of blog challenges because they help you get to know your fellow bloggers, in return helping them drive a little traffic from your blog to theirs, and they are… Continue reading ‘Would You Rather?’ Challenge
January Ipsy Glambag
I just received my first Ipsy Glambag in the mail yesterday. I chose Ipsy because they offer a selection of 5 beauty products per month for $10. Some of these items are travel sized, and that seems to be a turn off for some, but actually, for me, that was more of a selling point.… Continue reading January Ipsy Glambag
Coming Soon!
I am proud to announce that I have agreed to be a Brand Ambassador for The Skinny Cafe, and try their day/night program for one month and document my opinions and results for you all! I am currently waiting for my one month supply to come in the mail, and I promise to document my… Continue reading Coming Soon!
5 Ways to Unplug Daily (Without Missing Anything)
There is a lot of press lately about taking mental health breaks from your mobile device. Finally. People are starting to realize that you need to get that phone out of your hand every once in a while and interact with the world. This is key in keeping a good balance of mental health. I… Continue reading 5 Ways to Unplug Daily (Without Missing Anything)
One Kind Act: The Art of Being Neighborly
Hello there! Today I want to talk about being neighborly. People as a whole aren't as involved in their neighborhoods as they were when I was growing up, and I find that to be a terrible thing indeed. There are many advantages to knowing your neighbors. Neighbors are not only people that are close to… Continue reading One Kind Act: The Art of Being Neighborly
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: Bumps in the Road
Hello there! Welcome to the fifth installment of my blog series, 'Diary of a First Time Homebuyer'. In this series, I am documenting my journey as my husband and I purchase our first home. For those of you just tuning in, you can click on the link above, or search in the drop menu in… Continue reading Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: Bumps in the Road
Manuka Honey: The Miracle in My Cupboard
I am sure you are all aware of the benefits of raw honey. It soothes a sore throat, helps with coughing, and people have been eating raw honey for a host of other reasons for many generations. I am here to talk about a specific variety of honey native to New Zealand. Manuka honey is… Continue reading Manuka Honey: The Miracle in My Cupboard
Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: The Extras
Welcome to the fourth installment in my Diary of a First Time Homebuyer. This series is documenting my journey as my husband and I become homeowners for the first time. If you are just joining me for the first time, you can find the rest of this blog series at the following link: Diary of… Continue reading Diary of a First Time Homebuyer: The Extras
The Boozy Housewife 