A couple weeks ago, I had the chance to visit the famed Hilton SanDestin resort on the northwestern shore of Florida. Confession: I grew up in Florida and have traveled very little in my home state. My family loves to travel, but we just did most of it in different states (or countries.) So I have explored very little of Florida. I’ve always heard how beautiful the beaches are in this part of Florida, so I jumped at the chance. Not to mention, beach vacations are my favorite kind. I decided . . .

  Switch to green cleaning products Mainstream cleaning products are full of things that are terrible for the environment. And it’s such an easy switch.  Grove Collaborative, online purveyors of all kinds of earth-friendly goodies, have a generous offer for my followers. You can use this link for a gift of everything in this photo from Mrs. Myers with your first order!   Start a compost system in your backyard I wrote a post about it here. Composting is surprisingly easy. It . . .

We lost a true artist today. Prince was a musical genius. He could write a catchy hook like no one else. But his lyrics are nothing to forget, either. Sometimes, he was prophetic. Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to celebrate this thing called life. (Let's Go Crazy) In this life, things are much harder than in the afterworld. In this life, you're on your own. (Crazy) What's beyond you and me depends my friends primarily on how you view your role in eternity. (Muse To The . . .

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I was recently turned on to a site called Grove Collaborative. They sell all-natural products . . . everything from skin care to diapers to cleaning products. They carry a lot of brands I already love, but at much better prices. I've also discovered some new items that I love. (Their line of lip balm? I'm obsessed.) They are running a promotion right now that is a great deal for your upcoming spring cleaning/ Mother's Day/ Teacher Appreciation Day/ Earthy Day needs. With your first . . .