Crunchy Betty
Food on Your Face
My mom is pretty awesome.
See, she's one of those people that's really hard to buy for. She has just about everything she wants at this point. That's what happens when you live (something)-ish years, and live it …
It seems like every couple of years, there's a new miracle fruit, antioxidant, oil, vegetable, nut, or cat.
(Not really the cat thing, except mine.)
Tamanu might have actually already had its heyday, but up until about …
Sorry for the alarming headline, but honestly, would you have paid attention if I'd said "Let's Talk About Water Preparedness." Probably not.
Because we kind of take our drinking water for granted. It's there, magically, …
I am already dead.
In some future place, some unknown time, in some way no man can accurately predict, I am dead.
So are you.
How does it feel?
Irrespective of the tragedy we endure, or see on the computer …
Simple vanilla
Spirited peppermint drenched
Extracts from heaven
Or maybe
Vodka-bathed nature
Peppermint and vanilla
Patience – don’t drink yet
Yeah. I don't know what came over me while I was making these, but …
As promised, here are all the details on the summer scrub that you can order - or make at home all by your little lonesomes.
The pre-ordering period will last ONLY until May 9, 2011 or until we reach 100 orders, whichever …
Everything seems so much deeper these days. Thoughts connect on a more intrinsic, creative level. The connections of the world – of us – make excruciating sense so often. I cry a lot. When these moments hit. It’s very …
There's no top story here, because they're all super top stories.
Things you'll love.
Or hate.
I can't predict your moods. WHY DON'T YOU JUST TELL ME HOW YOU FEEL?
Ahem. Let's get started.
Nobody knows but your purse.
That would be my tagline, if I were smart enough to market and sell this homemade carry-along freshener (for your underarm regions).
If I were a multinational corporation hellbent on ruling …
It's been seven months since I switched to 100% homemade deodorant.
The switch, it seemed like this HUGE DEAL that could ruin my life. Like, this monumental thing that might alienate all my friends and family. Like, …
This is a story about planting with EarthBoxes, a clueless first-time gardener, and a great big thought that came from a tiny seedling.
The part about the girl goes like this: She has never had a green thumb, or so she's …
While we're so focused on cleaning under the beds, and cleaning the floor behind the toilet (because who does that more than once a year?), we forget the most important thing.
Our faces.
And, yes, it's good to give …
"My family thinks I'm crazy!"
"My husband's threatening mutiny if I replace the fabric softener!"
"I've been locked out of the house with unshampooed hair, waving a bottle of lavender essential oil and a jar full of …
In this super-fast connected incredibly high-tech day and age, we all know that dryer sheets are bad, right?
I mean, really bad. For you, for your kids, and for the environment.
But they make for soft, cuddly-teddy …
If ever you wondered. If ever you doubted. If ever you questioned whether or not anyone ever reads the comments you leave, please stop doing that right now.
You have affected someone's life - right here on this blog. And, …
You guys know how when you're late with your tax return, you get fined, right?
And you know how if you never, ever do taxes, you get thrown in jail?
Well, if the government required us to clean our ovens once a year, …
You buy a new pair of running shoes. This is it, you think. This will change everything. These shoes, they’re my motivation. They’re my change. And you use them, right? Once or twice. And then they become the newest lint …
What better way to start the week than with a pretty mouth?
I know!
Let's give away a really great "pretty mouth" set from Eco-Dent and Beauty Without Cruelty, two companies who offer really thoughtful natural products …
100 years ago, "body wash" would have consisted of sitting in a big metal tub and having someone scrub you down while they pour boiling water over you.
Look how far we've come. Look how good we smell. Look how dry our …
This side of the blog is starting off with the most difficult thing I can think of. It is also the most important. When you read this, you will probably roll your eyes. You might want to hit the stumble button. You’ll most …
You might've noticed that new updates have been a little sparse around here lately.
Twice a week.
It is unacceptable.
It should be three times a week. Or more, even.
But something has been happening to me, and …
Ideas. They are everywhere.
Helpful hints litter the internet. In a good way. Not in a bottle-full-of-urine-by-the-train-tracks way. (I just saw one a few weekends ago. The horrible image burned in my brain. It is now in …
This is the Powder Green Smoothie - sans spinach and kale.
Her 5-year-old butt sat firmly planted on the chair, not by will. By force.
Psychic mom-force.
Giant, wracking sobs shook her body, as she swallowed for air …
Look at that. Just look at it.
Looks, uh, appetizing, doesn't it?
There are moments when I question why I keep this blog. When I look at that picture, I have those moments.
I'm a decent writer. I love to write. …
