Apples on the Porch and a Harvest of Apple Recipes — Home is Where the Boat Is

I’m on the porch in celebration of apple season, which runs September through November here in North Carolina. I’m beyond ready for hay rides and cider! 🍎 NC ranks seventh in apple production in the United States and has over 200 commercial apple operations comprised of 9,000 bearing acres of apple orchards. 🍎 Up to […] … Continue reading Apples on the Porch and a Harvest of Apple Recipes — Home is Where the Boat Is

Your Horoscope This Week: Get Ready for Some Intense Connections — StyleCaster

Despite a slight hiccup at the beginning, your weekly horoscope (Sept. 30-Oct. 6) says you’ll be feeling inspired to connect, collaborate and socialize with others on a high level this week. But first, on Monday, Venus (planet of love) and Pluto (planet of transformation) linger together for an intense and compulsive quality. Once this has … Continue reading Your Horoscope This Week: Get Ready for Some Intense Connections — StyleCaster

Fluorite: Spiritual and Magickal Uses — Crystal Dawn

  Fluorite is known as the “Genius Stone,” it represents the highest state of mental achievement, boosting aptitude and discernment, the absorption of new information, and helping one work through complex issues. Its energy stimulates the electrical charge of brain cells, drawing in more life force (prana) as it encourages both hemispheres to work harmoniously […] … Continue reading Fluorite: Spiritual and Magickal Uses — Crystal Dawn

DIY Fragrance Stones — Life & Soul Magazine

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s0hkviHhn5Q? Fragrance stones add a welcome touch of scent and homemade decor to your home. What’s more is they are really easy to make using a few key ingredients such as flour, salt and essential oil(s) of your choice. Fragrance stones are also a lovely gift to give for someone’s birthday or Christmas. You can … Continue reading DIY Fragrance Stones — Life & Soul Magazine

16 Classic Southern Dishes You Can Make in a Slow-Cooker — StyleCaster

A hallmark of classic Southern cooking is that dishes typically take a long time (and many ingredients) to prepare. While that makes for great flavor, it isn’t always the most convenient. Enter: slow-cooker Southern recipes. By slow-cooking traditional dishes, you can cut down on prep time (and hassle) and still end up with something comforting… via … Continue reading 16 Classic Southern Dishes You Can Make in a Slow-Cooker — StyleCaster