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A Different Life for Us

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I haven't written anything personal in a long while because life has been in such turmoil the past year. Much longer than that, actually. I was working multiple jobs to afford living in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. I love Santa Cruz. I grew up there, my friends are there, I have memories everywhere I look. I love the redwood … [Read more...]



How to Teach Kids Smart Money Management When You’re Not Great at it

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I want my kids to learn good financial skills, but I know I'm not great at it myself. I'm so worried about teaching them the wrong skills! I've taken some financial planning courses, but there is so much information it can be confusing and overwhelming. I need something to explain in the simplest terms, in a way that is easy for me to share with my … [Read more...]



Make a Statement Beautiful Handmade DIY Gift Tags are Easy

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I have horrific writing. I often can't even read my own notes! So, creating beautiful handmade gift tags is something I have tried and failed at and had given up as a lost cause. I'm better with drawing pictures than trying to create nice letters. However, I was invited to attend an event in Sacramento, California with some other fun bloggers to … [Read more...]



Heal Anxiety Naturally Get Your Workbook Now

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Anxiety is something I have struggled with all of my life. It's hard to recognize until you are already in caught in it's grasp and unable to think clearly enough to come out of it. Recognize anxiety in yourself: throat tightening feeling panicked short breaths or holding breath nervous flustered overwhelmed strong urge … [Read more...]



Gluten Free Salsa Chicken Dinner Bake Recipe

Delicious Gluten Free Salsa Chicken Dinner Bake Recipe. Clean eating, quick and easy family meals that kids love! Chicken has never packed so much flavor in healthy foods and hearty meals. This gluten-free recipe may be your new favorite holiday dish. NewComfortFood AD

Leaves are changing and cooler weather is on it's way. Yes, it's beautiful, but to be honest, the best thing about fall is the food! In the summer it's too warm for hot, filling favorites. But now I can enjoy those comfort foods I've been missing all year long. Speaking of comfort food, the meaning of that term has evolved in recent years. As we … [Read more...]



The Key to Naturally Beautiful Skin

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Getting out to all the events I’ve been involved in lately, of course I want to look my best. We’d all like to look our best, even when we’re not attending meetings or interviews, right? This whole month has been harder on my skin with the stress of moving, not to mention the dirt and dust from packing and moving furniture. How can I keep my skin … [Read more...]



What if You Had No Fear of LBL?

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I used to love running. It was sort of a therapy. I could feel the wind whipping past my face, hear nothing but my heart pumping, and my own breathing, and feel the burn in my legs. It was the only thing that blocked out my thoughts which ran on every second of the day otherwise. The majority of the thoughts in my head at that time were negative. … [Read more...]



Improve Lives in your Community

Charter our Community Volunteers

I don't believe we were meant to be alone. We need other people. We need family and community. The ironic thing is, we have more people around than ever, yet we can be so alone! Each in our own homes, secluded from the community around us. I want my kids to grow up with a desire to be involved in their community. To care about their neighbors and … [Read more...]



Books to Inspire Cooking With Kids

Books to inspire cooking with kids, kids cookbooks, easy healthy recipes kids can make and food kids love to eat. Plus books for kids about healthy foods and how food affects our bodies.

Are you a short order cook? Always trying to figure out what your kids will eat and make it as appealing as possible? I hope not! The best way to get picky eaters to eat or any kids to eat healthier foods is to get them involved in cooking. These cookbooks for kids and children's books about healthy eating will inspire your little chefs. The Kid's … [Read more...]



Awesome Olympics Themed Party Ideas Go for the Gold!

This post is sponsored by Hefty® Ultra Strong™ trash bags. All opinions are my own. I was invited to attend the Hefty® Ultra Strong™ Live Party last week with my daughter. It was an Olympics themed party for kids. The home was adorably decorated and decked out in all things Olympics. I gleaned some great kids birthday party ideas or ideas for my … [Read more...]



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Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

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