It’s almost cranberry season! I saw a package of fresh cranberries at the market and thought it was the “perfect juice experiment.”

Everyone loves pancakes, especially over the holidays. There’s nothing more comforting and indulgent than gathering together with your loved ones over a sticky-sweet breakfast, washed down with plenty of hot tea.

Of course, a lot of that pleasure is diminished when you grow up and realize just how unhealthy that fluffy stack of pancakes is. Add in maple-flavored “syrup” and you have a meal which is going to leave you feeling heavy, sleepy, and in serious need of a salad.

I continually lose this stone...until the day it pops back into my reality, and not a moment too soon! Just when I need a little transformation boost this crystal portals back in and shows me its stuff. Perhaps it is due to its “other-worldly” origins, which seem to speak to the part of me which knows I am destined for greatness – and you are too. There is no denying the strength of this stone in supporting rapid and thorough transformation, almost by magic. You could call it the “caterpillar to butterfly” crystal.

Come winter, most people spend the majority of their time indoors. And while nothing takes the place of heading out into the cold to get some fresh air and exercise, there is something that can be done to make the most of the toasty air around the fireplace. Bring some of that outside air indoors with some potted plants.

Truth or Dare?

Where to start? This will be an 'end of the year' astrological look at the energies at play in the cosmos during this most intense, chaotic, antagonistic year. Let's look at these big aspects that set the stage for this Full Moon and the New Year.

Summer can be one of the most amazing times of year to go foraging, especially if you’ve never been before. There is so much food available for the picking in the summer months that it is hard to be disappointed; it’s almost a guarantee that you will find something tasty wherever you are.

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most talked-about items when it comes to health, so you may have noticed certain apple cider beverages being sold in various health food restaurants and stores. With all the many kinds of health benefits apple cider vinegar offers, its growth in popularity makes a lot of sense. Apple cider vinegar drinks can be hard to find sometimes, as well as pricey, and drinking apple cider straight is not often very agreeable.

Coping with a second baby? Your challenge is mostly going to come from your firstborn… Here is a helping hand!

There’s that funny quote – “having one child makes you a parent, two makes you a referee…” While parenthood is probably the most wonderful thing that could happen to you, there are issues galore having just one child… If you have two, along with the added chores, responsibilities and such, there are adjustment issues your first child may experience. Here are some tips (easier said than done, though!) for parents already with children trying to cope with a newborn…

I love tea and coffee with all my heart and soul. But sometimes it’s nice to change things up over the colder months, whether it’s to cut down on caffeine or just for the sake of variety. There are so many drinks that can soothe, warm, and stimulate the body just as well as more commonplace options. Below are a few of my favorites!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

If there is one thing I have learned about gardening, it is how useful gardening tools can be. At times, some tools have been more useful than others. Depending on your gardening needs, you may need anything from small hand-tools to larger tools for your home garden. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out which tools you need for your garden. So, to help you out a bit, here are 6 tools that I have found to be very useful when working in the garden.

1. Gardening Clippers*