Gardening

8 Plants To Repel Mosquitoes

Looking for a natural way to repel mosquitoes around your yard? Here are 8 plants that are aromatic and help keep those pesky blood-suckers away. Lavender  Basil Rosemary Marigolds  Citronella Grass Horsemint (Lemon Balm)  Thyme Catnip Other tips are PREVENTION. Make sure there is no freestanding, stagnant water lingering around your yard. Even as much… Continue reading 8 Plants To Repel Mosquitoes

organizing

Purging

There is something about getting rid of things that just makes me feel oh so good. Either by donating stuff or throwing things away, or even re-purposing something, it all makes me happy. A full curb on trash day makes me giddy. It not only declutters my house but it declutters my mind, and there… Continue reading Purging

Fitness

Fitness Friday – No-Running Cardio

Where have I been? Okay, since my half marathon I’ve plopped my lazy self on the couch with my bruised toes. It’s awful. A full three weeks of nothing but one 3 mile run and a few squats and push-ups. Terrible. I’ve been in a rut. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? I did a… Continue reading Fitness Friday – No-Running Cardio