Calling all locals….Sweet Freedom Bakery.
I can barely sit still…..I am super psyched. A new bakery opened on South Street that is similar to Baby Cakes in NYC (now I don’t have to travel to brooklyn). It is a vegan bakery that specializes in being allergy free and uses only the best of the best natural sweeteners (like agave nectar). [...]
Dishwasher Challenge.
I did a little researching and came across a super easy Dishwasher Detergent Recipe. I tested it a few times and I am here to say it works great. It is 1 part Borax and 1 part Washing soda in a mason jar. Use one tablespoon per load. Also put white vinegar in the rinse [...]
Another perk to pickles.
In my house, pickles are a popular snack. Well, Olive and Bean tend to like them. I know they aren’t the smartest choice (excess sodium), but they definitely beat cheese curls. One of these days, I will experiment with making my own pickles. Maybe the day after I dehydrate my own fruit leathers. (It may [...]
Olive and Beans Vintage.
I decided to take my love for estate sales and thrifting to a new level. I decided to share it with the world. I opened an Etsy shop called Olive & Beans Vintage. I figured it will give me another objective as I take my weekly trips to the local thrift shops and estate sales.
100% Pure Cosmetics.
Let me be a girly girl for a minute….. I am super psyched because my mom bought me some 100% Pure Make-Up. I have minimized my make-up regime, mainly because I have two kids at my ankles when I try to put an ounce of make-up on. I have it down to one color that [...]
Out smart the flu.
The “bad germs” of the flu usually sit in your nose or throat for 2 to 3 days before it progresses into full fledge flu. If you clean your nasal passage and throat everyday wouldn’t that mean that the “germs couldn’t become of anything? Yes, according to some research. Another reason the Neti Pot is [...]
Learn how to spell
Handmade felt letters on etsy, that make learning fun. And something design parents will like too!
Modern Seed
Loving this type-based piggy bank from Modern Seed. Found via Duck Duck Moose, a great compendium of unique design for children.
Body Brushing.
You might not realize this, but unless you’ve been eating a perfectly healthy diet your whole life, your body is filled with negative toxins. Every thing you eat is absorbed by your body. Usually the toxins of the foods you eat are expelled through your bowels, but what if you don’t have bowel movements after every meal? That’s [...]
Flip & Tumble Bags
If you have tried to switch to reusable shopping bags, you have probably learned that the hardest part is simply remembering to bring your bags with you each time you go shopping. Because not all shopping trips are planned, this is even more difficult. Flip & Tumble’s shopping bags get around the problem of remembering the bags [...]
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