Dry Shampoo Tips, Tricks, and Recommendations

Up until the last year or so, I washed my hair every. single. day. Since I have long, thick hair, this was no small investment of time and energy. I had heard of dry shampoo, of course, but the one time I tried to use it, I purchased the cheapest drugstore variety I could find and I was not impressed. (You get what you pay for.)

After reading several recommendations on various beauty blogs, I gave dry shampoo a second try and now I'm a huge fan! I wash my hair usually only every third day now, and I love it! Not only does it save me time in the morning, but I've found that second- and third- day hair hold curls and braids more easily too.

Easy Artichoke Chicken

Someone asked me recently if I prefer cooking or baking. I answered as I always do: baking. Ironically though, I bake very rarely anymore. I just don't have a lot of time and I don't eat a lot of refined sugar, so I pretty much only bake when I'm taking a dessert to a party or get-together. 

Cooking, though, I do a lot more often, because you've gotta' eat and cooking at home is generally cheaper and healthier than eating out. I don't really like to spend tons of time in the kitchen though, so I've developed a collection of quick-and-easy meals, and Easy Artichoke Chicken is at the top of the list.

How To Feed Hummingbirds

I really enjoy having bird feeders in my yard. During the summer I usually stop filling my regular bird feeders, but I try to get my hummingbird feeder up early in May to welcome back the hummers. It might seem intimidating at first, but really feeding hummingbirds could not be easier. You do not need to buy the red nectar sold in stores! You can make your own nectar sooo easily and inexpensively. Here's how:

The Body Shop Aloe Skin Care Review -- Part 2

About a year ago, I wrote a review of my favorite products from The Body Shop's Aloe Skin Care range. I've tried a few more products since then, so I thought I'd write an update.

How to Water Tillandsia (Air Plants)

I love indoor plants. There's something about having living, green things in a room that just makes it feel more cheerful and homey. I'm always looking for new plants to bring home and add to my collection. So when our local greenhouse began selling tillandsia, or air plants, a few years ago, I had to give them a try. And I'm so glad I did!

Guess what?!

I'm going to be back tomorrow with a new post! Here's a little teaser:

As I said, I'm hoping to get back to blogging regularly, probably with a weekly post on Wednesdays, starting tomorrow. If you're out there reading this, thanks for sticking with me and I hope you enjoy tomorrow's post!

First Blogiversary

Since I haven't been keeping up with posting here, I'm not sure it's really appropriate to celebrate a blogiversary, but....I'm going to do so anyway. ;)

One year ago I finally got up the gumption to start my very own blog. I had a lot of fun learning the basics of blogging, getting my first comments, and having a place to share my thoughts.

I got distracted by some life stuff, but I haven't forgotten this blog or given up on it yet. In fact, I think some of that life stuff might make for some good blog content eventually.

And for all you fellow Star Wars fans out there: May the 4th Be With You!