by Whitney Anderson | Apr 11, 2017 | Holistic Living
I began switching out cleaning products several years ago, and my first foray into this was buying less toxic products from cleaner companies like Seventh Generation. Some of those products are good and some not really much better, so eventually I started making own....
by Whitney Anderson | Mar 14, 2017 | Safe Beauty
After researching and trying safer nail polish, I thought I would share what I have learned. Should I be concerned? In case you’re wondering if this really matters, yes it does. Check out this New York Times article about nail salon workers developing illness...
by Whitney Anderson | Feb 19, 2017 | Cooking, Recipes
Taco Tuesday! Just kidding. It’s not Tuesday. I’m happy with every day being taco day. After traveling to Mexico several times, I have put together my own pineapple taco recipe borrowing from lots of good tacos that I have had. I love to pick up a...
by Whitney Anderson | Feb 13, 2017 | Cooking, Holistic Living
I post on Facebook and Instagram regularly about how much I love Green Chef, but don’t think I’ve mentioned it here. My mouth is watering thinking about this food in the picture. Green Chef is a meal delivery service. They send you a box with food and...
by Whitney Anderson | Jan 9, 2017 | Cooking, Recipes
This oatmeal recipe is from my Mom and I absolutely love it. Nothing beats homemade oatmeal. She used to make this for me a lot when I was recovering from my surgery. Today was a snow day for the kids and I made it for them and they loved it! This oatmeal is great...
by Whitney Anderson | Nov 7, 2016 | Roanoke Valley, Virginia
I try to always take a day off when the fall colors emerge. I started the day by heading up to Roanoke Mountain Overlook for sunrise. It’s so peaceful to almost have a whole mountain to yourself and to watch the sun rise on a cool morning. The contrast of the...
by Whitney Anderson | Sep 12, 2016 | Holistic Living, Safe Beauty
I have been thinking about a safer, non-toxic household for several years now. I have made small changes along the way, doing little things here and there and bigger shifts as I have had time. This has been inspired by several events. Expecting the twins. I wanted to...
by Whitney Anderson | Aug 8, 2016 | Travel
When I can’t travel, I like to read about travel. I’m sharing some of my favorite travel-related books or books set in other countries. How Not to Travel the World by Lauren Juliff I have followed Lauren’s blog for years and I love her honest,...
by Whitney Anderson | Aug 1, 2016 | Roanoke Valley, Virginia
Yesterday evening, we had a massive thunderstorm and downpour right as we were about to head out to a “Dine with the Vines” event. I rushed out of the house wearing a sundress, but with my wellies in tow. My visions of al-fresco dining didn’t include...
by Whitney Anderson | Jul 6, 2016 | Roanoke Valley, Virginia
I’m just now posting about our visit to Beliveau Estates Winery a few weeks ago. We had been before, but it has been a few years. Since it’s only 30 minutes away, I can’t figure out why I haven’t been more? It’s beautiful — rolling...
by Whitney Anderson | Jun 27, 2016 | Virginia
While in the Charlottesville area for the lavender workshop, I decided to come back to Pippin Hill. I had been wanting return ever since the first time I came when I absolutely fell in love with this place. You sit on the patio drinking wine, listening to the relaxing...
by Whitney Anderson | Jun 23, 2016 | Nature, Virginia
After attending a peony workshop at Pharsalia in May, I was anxious to return and signed up for the Lavender Workshop, since I really love it and use the essential oil around the house for so many things. It was in partnership with Sunshine Lavender Farms from North...
