Natural Living

We switched out all of our mattresses for SleepOnLatex mattresses about two years ago, and I could talk all day about how amazing they are and why I love them, but I want to give some background on why non-toxic mattresses are really important. Several years ago, my husband and I were excited to upgrade … Read More about Why I love SleepOnLatex

The reasoning behind the blog’s new name and look… It’s been a gradual transition, but you may have noticed some changes around here. I’m excited to officially announce Pretty Healthy House and explain why I made the switch to the new name. Background When I started blogging in 2012, Time to DIY was a chronicle … Read More about The ‘Why’ of Pretty Healthy House

Some easy and fun alternatives to trick your kids into having less or cutting down on the Halloween candy.  Before you declare me the Grinch-o-Witch of Halloween and trick or treating, hear me out. Does anyone get excited about all the Halloween candy their kids get? Unless you’re stealing some from their bins, most parents … Read More about Trick or Treat Alternatives For Cutting Down On The Halloween Candy

It’s likely no coincidence that Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation Week fall in the same week, right? This year I worked on joint Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother’s Day gifts with a bit of a different twist. They are both great gift ideas for the teachers, moms and grandmas in your life! I posted last … Read More about Mother’s Day gift idea

It’s just sinking in that it’s MAY and that means Teacher Appreciation Week next week! As a former teacher I know how hard teachers work, and it’s such a fun week to show them some love. I recently learned how to plant succulents (don’t laugh – no green thumb here) from Karen at Supreme Succulents at … Read More about Succulent Bowl Teacher Gift

How was your Thanksgiving? We had a nice time at our neighborhood Turkey Trot in the morning and then we hosted dinner with my fam. Are you in the Black Friday Sales shopping camp? I always say I’m not going to indulge, but then I can’t seem to resist. I’ve been tempted by some of … Read More about Thanksgiving Recap and Black Friday Sales

We are getting ready to host Thanksgiving, and looking forward to good food and quality time with family! I’ve got my Thanksgiving decor out and table done, although our guest list has gotten a little longer so I’m going to need to extend the table and tweak it a bit! For the menu, we have … Read More about Thanksgiving Decor and Menu

Happy Easter weekend! We are hosting my family tomorrow, and I’ve been enjoying setting up our Easter tablescape and working on the menu with my hubby. I love everything about holiday table decorating, and consider it a hobby (can I do that? lol). I love how this year’s tablescape came together! I chose everything based on these … Read More about Easter Tablescape and Menu