We have been testing different garden spray recipes all summer long and have finally found one that works really well for a variety of bugs and outdoor issues! It only took us a few minutes to make and it has made a big difference in our herbs and produce staying healthy and happy. It's all natural and only needs to be sprayed on our plants once or twice a week. We've used it on our Tower Garden Read More
Clean Eating for Newbies
Hi! I'm Elizabeth. Wife to Eric and a most-of-the-time stay at home mom to two little girls. I enjoy photography, Pure Barre, teaching cloth diaper classes, and making a mess in the kitchen. I blog semi-regularly about our family life and lifestyle at http://thebuerglers.com. I looked down at the number on the scale and burst into tears. How could the number be going up? I was doing everything Read More
Himalayan Salt Lamp {A Review!}
Himalayan Salt Lamps have been popping up in my news feeds recently and I was really curious to learn more about them! I did some research over the past few weeks and then finally took the plunge and decided to try one. Looking through the different options on Amazon, I realized that there was a wide variety of "lamps" you could choose from. I read through most of the reviews on the top rated Read More
Adult Coloring Books ~ It’s A Thing!
When I first saw coloring books popping up on my Instagram feed from my adult friends, I was instantly intrigued! What a smart and fun idea to create grown up versions. The designs are more intricate and require more thought and effort to help get your mind off of the busy grown-up things we have to think about in our day-to-day life. I think this will be a new creative and soothing evening Read More
{Konmari 101} Tidying With Purpose While Seeking Joy
Emily Haynes McGee is a sign language interpreter, crafter, artist, and dabbler. She believes in happiness and creative expression. She is learning to feel what sparks joy. Sometimes, she forgets about logic.Her brain spills over into embleyandyewbert.com. By now you may have heard of Konmari, the get-your-shiz-in-order method introduced to the world by Marie Kondo's book, The Read More
Let’s Make Labels!
Designing your own labels is such an easy and fun way to decorate mason jars, gift bags, and containers to use for your essential oil recipes! I keep all different kinds in my craft drawers using my adorable boxes from Birchbox! {If you have a subscription to Birchbox and aren't sure how to use the pretty boxes from your beauty samples...CRAFT DRAWERS! They work beautifully!} I love shopping Read More
Diffuser Bracelet {A Review!}
Say hello to my new little diffuser bracelet! I am head over heels about this one. I've been drawn to more dainty and minimalistic jewelry lately and was so excited when I found this one on Etsy! This bracelet was made by Lava Essentials and I'm a big fan of her simplistic designs! When I saw this bracelet in her shop, I messaged her immediately and asked if she could possibly make it in Read More
I’m So Glad You Were Born!
Birthdays are one of my favorite things in life! What a perfect opportunity to show someone you care about how special they are and how much they mean to you! Birthdays are not only an opportunity to celebrate a special day, but more so an opportunity to celebrate a special person. My sister Peyton's birthday fell on our first day of family vacation in June in Tennessee. I was so excited to be Read More
Pure and Simple Facial Cleansers
I'll be honest, when I first decided that I wanted to try to use less chemical cleaners and cleansers in my home, I was extremely intimidated. I'm a girly girl, not a granola girl, and I wasn't sure if I could pull it off. Replacing my store bought cleansers with natural, homemade ones was an appealing idea, but seemed daunting and too time consuming of a task to take on. Recently though, I’ve Read More
5 Simple Uses for Arrowroot Powder
This summer I've been experimenting with different ways to use Arrowroot Powder and I've really been impressed with how well it works! There are five ways in particular that I've found for easy substitutions for common beauty products and also as a great addition to your essential oil recipes! What is arrowroot powder? It's a starch that comes from the root of several tropical plants and is Read More