Journal & Insights

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Everyday Insights

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Orange berries on a leafy branch.

Safer Laundry Soap

Laundry detergents are mostly bad for your skin and even...
Sponge cleaning a tiled surface with shine.

Kitchen Sponges, Mold and Germs

Sponges not only clean, but also continue to harbor the...
Shorts hanging on wooden hangers in closet.

Keep Shorts Hems Flat – Flat Shorts Hems

Do Your Shorts Bottoms Flip Up or Do They Have...
Hummingbird feeding at a flower-shaped feeder.

Save the Hummingbirds!

Hummingbirds need proper care to stay healthy (they know how...
White ceramic neti pot on tiled surface.

Neti Pot – detox and heal

If you feel a cold coming on, sinus pressure, have...
Hand holding several one-dollar bills.

Need Cash in These Tight Times?

If you need cash in these tight times and struggle...
Woman applying lipstick, holding a mirror.

Social Disconnect From Life and People

Are you disconnected from people? Unsure of yourself? Hiding behind...
Frozen berries in plastic bags on counter.

Freeze Foods

Do you have food going bad before you use it?...
Man texting on smartphone near brick wall.

Keep Your Head Up! No Text Neck Syndrome!

Keep things at eye level, like your phone. Don't bend...
Coconut oil and tea tree oil bottles.

Oil Pulling for Detox

Oil pulling was introduced to me at a Whole Foods...
Soccer player kicking ball towards goal.

Lost Skill… Try a New One

If you have lost a skill or a memory, practice...
Woman slicing cucumber in modern kitchen.

My Weight Loss Journey – Healthy Diet and Exercise

This can take a novel to write about, but weight...