Hey everyone! So in an effort to switch up my writing topics, I decided to profile another blogger that I really enjoy. I have been following her for probably two years now, both on her blog and her Facebook page. I actually stumbled upon her just playing around online looking for coupons and deals on organic food items. Somehow she came up in a search, and I took a few minutes and gave her blog a once over. Turns out she shares many of the same passions and ideas that I do. She is all about living naturally, but doing it cost affordable which is also something I am interested in. The title of her blog is "Surviving and Thriving on Pennies." It is a great title also! If you are into saving money, then the title grabs at you, as it did me. Then you just decide if her topics are of interest.
She has a variety of posts, ranging from healthy recipes, to DIY projects, gardening topics, and much much more. I have enjoyed keeping up with what she writes about. For an example, here is a post that she put up back in April. I am sharing this particular one because a friend just brought me over a bunch of mint and I was not sure what I wanted to do with it:
http://survivingandthrivingonpennies.blogspot.com/2014/04/infused-simple-syrup.html
Basically this post is about using herbs to create a simple syrup, which you can then use for things like your own natural soda! This is so perfect, because I never buy soda, and if I do it is ginger ale. But I will admit, I do love an ice cold glass of cola! Especially when eating grinders or pizza. It just fits. I know it is not great for you and that is why I do not buy it. With this recipe, you make your syrup (as directed in her post) and then you can just add it to seltzer water. Voila! So, I think I will try this with the mint I was given. Perfect idea for a future blog post too.
Her Facebook page is constantly updated. She gets a little more personal here, sharing things about her husband and her children, which I enjoy reading because I have the same things in my life. Right now there are a lot of posts having to do with gardening, obviously because of the season. I always like to see how others format their gardens because we have one here ( a small "salad fixins" one) and sometimes I need a little advice on the best way to plant, what to plant near what, etc...)
Another thing that she talks a lot about which she is very passionate about is living as "green" as possible. She is very big on conserving energy wherever she can, recycling/reusing, staying away from plastic if possible, and using natural/chemical free products. From time to time you will see a recipe pop up so you can try it yourself. Obviously you need to share these interests in order to enjoy her social media sites, and if you do not, then they are not for you. I share....so I enjoy!
So, please click on the links above...they will take you blog side and to her Facebook. Have a look around and hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I do! I have learned some very interesting things from her, maybe you will too.
Product review post coming up a little later!
xo
Well well this is a first! Thank you so much for this post. Really brings a tear to my eye. This shows me that what I do does help people. This was and still is my main goal of writing. Keep up the great work!
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