Articles written by: Courtney Lambert

Courtney is a full time writer covering soccer, travel and the outdoors. You can find her scouting out hole in the wall joints for the perfect carnitas taco, jumping in the ocean under the light of a full moon or exploring the beautiful Florida wilderness and documenting her adventures in her blog, www.localtravelgal.wordpress.com.

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6 All Natural Ways to Freshen Your Home with Fall Scents

Fall is here and you know what that means- warm fuzzy feelings, boots, colorful leaves and spicy autumn scents to make your home smell fantastic for the upcoming season. This year, avoid the toxic chemicals found in artificial scents and opt for an all natural approach. Here are 6 easy […]

6 Wellness Spa Retreats to get You Feeling Refreshed

6 Wellness Spa Retreats to get You Feeling Refreshed

Enter the world of wellness retreats—travel for relaxation, healthy food, gorgeous spas and stunning locales. Sometimes, you just have to get away from it all and breathe easy. If you’re looking for the best retreats for 2014, here are 6 to get you dreaming and doing. Terme de Saturnia Spa […]

How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Part of achieving calm in the home is by relieving the environment of stress from everyday chemical emissions that are hazardous to our health. By going back to the basics and using all natural cleaners with simple ingredients, it’s a positive baby step with a huge impact. When we take […]

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6 Energy Efficient Ways to Keep Your Home Cool

The summer time heat can be a drag, especially when it comes to your energy bills, but who wants to sacrifice running that precious air conditioner? Luckily, there are plenty of simple little short cuts to help conserve energy, save money and keep your home cool all summer long. Here […]

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8 Essential Summer Life Hacks

Summer’s here, do you have what it takes to survive these long, hot months? Well, with this guide, now you do. Here’s 8 summer life hacks to dominate the dog days of summertime. Ice Water All Day Long This is simple and relatively free to do. When out at the […]

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Make Your Own All Natural Beeswax Candles

Candles and relaxation go together like chocolate and peanut butter, and who doesn’t love to fill their bedroom with the tantalizing scent of scrumptious candle aromas before bedtime? So we agree that candles rule, but did you know that most store bought petroleum-based wax candles can be harmful for your […]

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6 Ways to Spruce Up Your Backyard for Summer

It’s always important to give your home some TLC, but what about showing the outside some love? Summer is right around the corner, and what better way to enjoy the extra daylight and warmth with a kickass backyard? Here are 6 inexpensive and easy ideas to get your yard looking […]

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6 Tips for Healthful, Happy Napping

  Naps…oh yea. We hated them as kids, and now as adults, we long for them. Getting a quick afternoon snooze in between crazy schedules can be beneficial to your health and productivity, but creating a proper routine is important to keep your internal clock ticking just right. Here are […]

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6 Tips to Get Good Sleep While Camping

Bunking up outdoors in a tent soon? All because you’re roughing it in nature doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice a good night’s sleep. Here are 6 tips for getting adequate rest while camping. Get the Right Sleeping Bag First, identify the kind of sleeper you are. Do you sleep […]

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6 Home Decor Mistakes that are Easy to Fix

Think you’re a home decorating master? Because you’d be surprised at some of the little mistakes people make when setting up the humble abode, resulting in decor disaster. But don’t worry-they can be fixed! Here are 6 common decorating mistakes and how to nix them. Mistake No. 1: Matching Furniture […]