Lady Susan by Jane Austen- The Word View #1

One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to take all the time that I would typically spend mindlessly scrolling, and spend it reading instead. In order to better track where this journey takes me, and how this change impacts my life, I’ve decided to share just a little but of what I gleaned from each […]

Butters Christmas Card 2018

2018 was a year of unexpected surprises for the Butters Family, and a true testimony to the fact that God has plans for us beyond what we could possibly imagine for ourselves. We began the year with no major trips planned, and no intentions to change the plans we had had in place for years, […]

The 3 Do’s & Dont’s of WASTE-LESS LIVING for BEGINNERS

So you’ve seen the recent video about trash island, or you’ve seen any one of the thousands of pictures of wildlife trapped in or killed by the plastic that we as human beings are so fond of. You’re ready to stop contributing to the problem, but you’re overwhelmed, and don’t know where to start. […]

Sweet PotaToast with PB/Yogurt “Frosting”

Fall is in the air (at least I assume it is, it’s still a little toasty here in AZ), and with that, the human body starts craving warm, hearty, foods, including starchy carbs like SWEET POTATO. This year I officially welcomed in fall with my own personal twist on a trend I’ve been meaning to […]

5-Minute Pesto

Remember Paradise Bakery back in it’s heyday? (Before Panera came and trashed it…not that I’m biased or bitter in any way). Paradise Bakery had by far the best pesto I’ve ever had. Right when you would walk in, there was a free sample table with fresh cuts of french bread, and a bowl full of […]

5 Things I No Longer Buy

Imagine a world where you saw no advertisements all day. EVER. Imagine the silence. Imagine the PEACE that would come from making your own decisions on what to buy, entirely based on what you needed or enjoyed. Imagine being able to think about your belongings in terms of how much use and value you get […]

Whole-Food Brownies

Wholesome, delicious, healthy brownies that are guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

Less-Waste Diaries #1: The Beginning

I’m not really sure where my eco-friendly tendencies came from. I’ve always loved animals. The first thing I ever wanted to be when I grew up was a zoo-keeper. When I was old enough to twirl a baton above my head, I decided to start my own non-profit out of my pink piggy-bank: It was […]