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Having just gotten through a Covid infection myself, I thought I would repost this, since it seems Omicron is an inevitability for many of us. Stay safe, everyone! –Mara I am happy to say that our family is safe and healthy after experiencing the COVID virus. I wanted to share some of our experience so that it might help others who are going through this.
Happy New Year to all! January 1st feels like a fresh slate, this year perhaps more than ever. Your mind may be flooded with good intentions, plans, sound strategies and serious commitments. But if you are like me, you might also feel a twinge of pressure, a smidge of guilt from past years, and an ever-present weight of the overwhelm of daily responsibilities. What’s going
Aren’t we all germaphobes these days? It’s hard not to feel at least a little nervous about bugs and bacteria with a global pandemic underway. The good news is that germaphobes are easy to shop for! We’ve found 10 perfect gifts for germaphobes that will bring peace of mind to all the nervous nellies in your life. And these days, odds are that everyone on
I vividly remember a jumpsuit being one of my favorite outfits as a child. My particular ’90s style jumpsuit had a bright floral print on a black background with a loose, flowy cut and super-soft fabric. I specifically recall that I loved it because I was obsessed with gymnastics at the time and the forgiving style allowed for endless summer cartwheels on the grass in
You have probably increased your hand washing by roughly 1000% in the last few weeks, as you (we all) should. And while that’s great for limiting the transmission of the coronavirus, it comes with a distinct downside: dry, cracking skin. I feel your pain. One of my knuckles is literally splitting open and bleeding as I type this. Not washing our hands is not an option,
It’s that time of year again… pumpkins are everywhere. Today I popped into my local grocery store and saw a large display of pumpkin scones, pumpkin cookies and mini pumpkin pies. Just looking at these mouth-watering items made me feel like the holiday weight was already starting to form on my hips. But don’t blame pumpkins! Pumpkins are dense with nutrients while offering little in
Spring has fully slipped into summer. This time of the year always seems to move so quickly, am I right? It’s been way too long since I’ve shared with ya’ll, so I wanted to get back into it with some current household favorites and life hacks from the Prescotts! We’ve had a challenging year that has kept me on my “toes” so to speak, and I’ve
It’s crazy that summer hasn’t even officially begun, because down in the Carolinas we’ve been having record high temps for weeks! It has already passed 100 degrees and we’ve been in shorts and flip flops seemingly for ages. Still, this week I decided to go through my entire closet, pack away my cold weather capsule, and create my warm weather capsule. Although I don’t tend
Easter is second only to Halloween in terms of candy sales. After indulging in chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and marshmallow Peeps, it’s time to counteract all that sugar with some healthy snacking. 8 Easter Snacks That Aren’t Candy. 1. Carrot patches. How cute are these little terra cotta cups with sprouting carrots (above)? What you need: baby carrots, hummus, parsley, small cups and terra cotta
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a time of great celebration where people throw parades and parties. Want to celebrate in style without breaking the bank? We’ve got you covered. Tips for a budget-friendly Mardi Gras party. Hit your local dollar store. At my local Dollar Tree (pictured), I found assorted Mardi Gras masks, beads, crowns, feather boas, colorful hairspray and other items for only a dollar apiece –
It’s hard to believe that July is almost here! It’s been a looooong year in the Prescott home and I can’t even tell you how happy I am to embrace summer. I shared a little bit about my weight gain last summer, and I am happy to tell you that I’ve lost 25 lbs since September. That’s great news, but it does mean that my wardrobe is
It’s May, which means hot summer days are just around the corner. One sure-fire way to cool down is with a frozen treat. High-end ice creams and sorbets can be a little pricey, not to mention sugary and fattening. So we’ve put together a list of easy, affordable DIY ice cream recipes featuring healthy, low-cal ingredients like real fruit and coconut milk. Good for you
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of ways your kids can express their love for their grandmothers… or maybe even you! We’ve found some easy, frugal DIY ideas for handmade items that are fun to make and won’t cost you a small fortune at the craft store. 6 DIY Mother’s Day Cards and Gifts 1. Pinecone flower bouquets. This kids’ craft
Welcome to Part 2 of the Crunchy Product Experiments discussion! If you haven’t read Part 1, be sure to click through and read All My Crunchy Product Experiments: Which Work and Which Don’t? Part 1 If you are interested in living life more green and trying to improve your ecological footprint, these products could help you in your quest! Even if you usually choose disposable and traditional,
How has your year been so far? Did you accomplish all of the goals and resolutions you planned way back in 2017? Now that we’ve made it through January, I’ve been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, from each year in my past. This year my goals were more along the lines of self-care, but in the past I’ve created a lot of Resolutions about being
