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...
by Whitney Anderson | Jun 11, 2016 | Virginia
We finally had our family photo shoot after having to cancel it 3 or 4 times due to crazy spring weather. So, our spring shoot became a summer shoot. Our wonderful photographer, Christina Wolfe, suggested the Hahn Horticulture Garden at Virginia Tech and I’m so...
