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Did you know I have twelve nieces and nephews? That's a LOT of holiday gifts! That's why I thought I'd put out a gift guide with some affordable and adorable holiday gifting options for other mamas that may have mile long shopping lists this holiday season! All of the gifts within this guide are $25 or LESS! Enjoy! Unicorn Mask by Crafty Caitie These masks are great for kids of all ages that love to pretend play and dress up - meaning that they will be used long after the holidays are over! Caitie also has dragons, super heroes and...

I get asked a lot about our efforts to live a more eco-lifestyle. Being on a budget it makes it surprisingly more difficult to live an eco-friedly lifestyle for many but each day I find new eco alternatives for daily staples like soap and shampoo, dish soap and even coffee, here in WNC - which is luckily a very earth friendly, sustainably minded place! We are always trying to find ways to reduce our impact on the Earth with our consumption & every day habits, plus opting for ecofriendly alternatives to hobbies.   For all of you who want to...

Being the earth-loving hippie that I am, I’m passionate about natural resources, and the ocean is no exception. I used to live two hours from the beach, and every time we went to visit I spent a good amount of time picking up litter from the beach. You can help save the earth (yay, you’re a super hero!) if you are lucky enough to live near a beach by organizing a big beach clean up – or setting up a date night with you, your main squeeze, and a (biodegradable) trash bag to pick up litter as you take a long...