Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

cauliflower fried rice with chicken and eggs

This Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice recipe is sponsored by The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are my own. For more inspiration during #FrozenFoodMonth, be sure to check out delicious ideas from NFRA at EasyHomeMeals.com #MFFM2023   Looking for a better alternative to traditional fried rice? Cauliflower chicken fried rice is the … Read more

Choosing Eco Friendly Toys for Your Child

music toys

Compared to 50 years ago, children today are exposed to many more toxins and substances that have a questionable effect on their health. As parents, we want to protect our children as much as possible. One way to do this is to choose eco friendly toys for them to play with. Environmentally friendly toys help … Read more

Blueberry Ricotta Cheese Coffee Cake

Blueberry Ricotta Cheese Coffee Cake on a white plate

This week I found myself with half a container of leftover ricotta cheese. In an effort not to waste it, I made this blueberry ricotta coffee cake, which turned out absolutely delicious! Topped with streusel topping, this homemade coffee cake has a bit of extra protein thanks to the ricotta cheese. You can use fresh … Read more

Easy Terra Cotta Pumpkin Craft

Easy Terra Cotta Pumpkin Craft

I have just started pulling out the fall decorations and getting into the spirit of all things pumpkin. I decided to get out my glue gun this afternoon and tackle an easy terra cotta pumpkin craft that I came across on Pinterest.  It’s easy to turn a terracotta pot into a decorative pumpkin. Just paint … Read more

What to Plant in November: Inside AND Out

What to plant in November, both inside and outside!

Wondering what to plant in November? Or are you convinced that cold weather means the end of your gardening addiction? While it is true that most gardening comes to an abrupt halt once the chilly days and near-freezing nights of fall roll around, there are still a few things you can plant in November if … Read more

Fun Things to do with Pine Cones

person painting pinecones with glitter for a pine cone craft

Everywhere I look around my house, I see pine trees. While they can present a hazard in terms of falling on houses in ice storms, they provide useful things like pine straw and pine cones.  I have stumbled across some really creative things to do with pine cones in the last few weeks and thought … Read more

How To Improve Soil Health Over The Winter

As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to cool, many gardeners are already thinking about next spring’s planting.  But a good crop next spring requires that you learn how to improve soil health over the winter. By taking a few simple steps over the winter months, you can help your garden soil stay … Read more

How to Celebrate National Wildlife Day

kids looking at snails on the ground

Wondering how to celebrate National Wildlife Day?  I have a few tips for you! As an environmentalist, National Wildlife Day is especially important to me. Without a strong appreciation for the natural world and the creatures that live in it, there is little need to protect the environment in which it thrives. We need to … Read more