October 2010

Have you missed me?

by gidget writing & blogging

Maybe you haven’t noticed, but I haven’t been hanging out here much lately. I’ll be back more regularly soon (I still have more spiced ice cream and eco-crafting interview posts up my sleeve after all!), but until then, you can find me today over at Simple Organic waxing poetic (or something like that) about my [...]

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{gratitude} + time with the Lord

by gidget faith

First, I just want to start the week with a few simple things I’m thankful for… … celebrating the big 29 for my beloved… … great deals at a rummage sale… … real, nourishing food… … a pediatrician who didn’t give me any crap for skipping the flu shot… … scattered moments of creativity… … [...]

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{this moment}

by gidget life is beautiful

SouleMama‘s {this moment} – A Friday (uh, or Saturday, this week) ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments [...]

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Trying my hand at homeopathic wellness…

by gidget green & natural living

I’m over at Simple Organic today (okay, actually yesterday, but I totally forgot to mention it here), talking about my basic wellness plan for this season. I call myself an amateur, because that’s what I am! I’m always learning new home remedies to add to my arsenal. There are some great ideas in the comments, [...]

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{gratitude} + His Word in My Heart: October 2010

by gidget faith

Just a few things of the many things I’m thankful for, looking back over the last week… … more time than usual with my brother and his family… … my new “moka” – aka a little espresso kettle… … sweet friends… … beautiful autumn sunsets… … new magazines in my mailbox… … pumpkins… And, now, [...]

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Eco-Crafting Interview Series: Deanna of Recycled Lovelies

by gidget green & natural living

I found Recycled Lovlies a little while back when I was really starting to get into repurposing. Deanna never ceases to inspire me with her truly lovely creations. I think you’re all going to love reading what she has to say. GGH: What originally got you started in repurposing/eco-crafting? Environmental issues is where Recycled Lovelies [...]

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Spiced Apple Ice Cream

by gidget ice cream

“If the sheer sensual joy of eating homemade ice cream is enough for you to shed your guilt [of healthism/nutritionism], throw away phony industrial foods, and return to eating real foods, all the better.” ~Nina Planck, Real Food Looking for a delightfully autumnish ice cream recipe? This one is sure to hit the spot! I [...]

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My Green Beauty Routine

by gidget green & natural living

Katie on Simple Organic recently asked about green beauty routines because she’s looking for some new ideas. I admit, I need some new ideas, for makeup, too. I’ve yet to find the perfect (natural) mineral makeup. So, this is my current green beauty routine, as well as things that I hope to add/change in the future. [...]

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{this moment}: daddy date night

by gidget life is beautiful

SouleMama‘s {this moment} – A Friday (uh, or Saturday, this week) ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments [...]

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