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    How to Create Calm Amidst The Holiday Chaos.

    We’re in that magical and slightly maddening stretch of the year where the calendar is overflowing with holiday parties, celebratory dinners, and family get-togethers.

    For the most part it’s fun, but sometimes all the activity can leave me feeling frazzled. 

    In those moments, it’s especially important to me that our home feels like a retreat from all the busyness.

    Scent is one of my favorite ways to create a calm, restorative atmosphere, so I’m thrilled that Mrs. Meyer’s is bringing back my favorite seasonal scents: peppermint, orange clove, and Iowa pine. 

    I find the peppermint especially soothing during those times where I’m fighting off a holiday-induced tension headache. One sniff is like snuggling up with a warm peppermint mocha! Cheerful orange clove is a great stress reliever, and crisp Iowa pine instantly puts me in the holiday spirit.

    Now you can experience the magic of Mrs. Meyer’s for free with this Holiday Set from my friends at Grove Collaborative.

    When you place your first order of $20 using my link, you’ll get:

    • Free Holiday Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap
    • Free Holiday Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap
    • Free Holiday Mrs. Meyer’s multi-surface spray
    • Free Grove Collaborative seasonal kitchen towel
    • Free Shipping & 60 Day VIP Trial

    Existing customers will get a free set of Grove walnut scrubber sponges. They make tackling holiday pots and pans so much easier! 

    Remember that old saying, “Stop and smell the roses”? When I’m feeling overwhelmed, I try to practice mindfulness during everyday tasks like doing dishes or washing my hands. Mrs. Meyer’s rich, creamy hand and dish soaps make it easy to stay present in the moment, and I love that they’re a healthy addition to my home.

    This Grove kitchen towel feels like such a treat to use, too. It’s perfect for streamlining a busy kitchen, since you can use it to dry dishes, drape it over bread dough while it’s rising, and even grab hot cookie sheets out of the oven. It also works like a charm with Mrs. Meyer’s multi-surface spray for whisking away messes on the stove or counter.

    Another way that I bring order to my home this time of year is by using Grove Collaborative. Grove ships my favorite natural household products like laundry detergent, paper towels, and toothpaste to my doorstep on my schedule. No more rushing around stores and fighting crowds! It really helps me feel organized and on top of things which is essential during the holidays.

    Once you submit your first Grove order using my link, you’ll also be signed up for the free 60 day VIP trial. For 60 days, you’ll save even more with free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service — perfect if you’re trying to stretch your holiday budget! 

    I should warn you that last year, Mrs. Meyer’s seasonal scents sold out quickly. This offer is only available through November 19th or until the sets are gone, so don’t miss out! Here’s how it works:

    1. Sign up for Grove Collaborative here. You will receive the Holiday Set for free when you sign up!
    2. To receive this offer, your order needs to be a minimum of $20. Choose the combination of products and scents you love and receive your first box within a few days.
    3. You made it! Click Finish & Pay and place your order.
  • family, My memories, save money, saving money

    Garden Salsa + a Free Chef’s Set from Grove Collaborative!

    This easy, healthy salsa happens to be my favorite summertime recipe. Skip the store-bought seasoning packets and make this with fresh ingredients straight from your garden or farmer’s market. Our friends and family ask for it whenever they come over!

    The best part about this recipe is it doesn’t require a lot of dishes or utensils. That’s especially important to me during the summer because when it’s beautiful outside, the last thing I feel like doing is slaving over the sink.

    Before you dive into the recipe, grab this FREE Summer Chef’s Set of Mrs. Meyer’s hand soap + dish soap + multi-surface spray + Grove Collaborative Bubble Up with your first order from my friends at Grove Collaborative. It’s everything you need to make cleanup effortless, from salsa to full-on summer barbeques. (If you’re already a customer, you’ll get a free set of Grove Walnut Scrubber Sponges.)

    Now, here’s the recipe:

     

    Garden Salsa

    • 6 Roma tomatoes (or about a pound of whatever variety you have on hand)
    • 1 small handful of cilantro
    • 3 green onions
    • ½-1 jalapeno (depending on how spicy you like it!)
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste

     

    The next part is so simple: Toss all the ingredients in your food processor and give it a whirl! We prefer chunky salsa, so I’m careful not to over-process it. Then place it in the fridge for ½ hour.

    While you wait for the salsa to chill, give the food processor a quick scrub with your Bubble Up dish brush set and soap. Then wipe down the counters with your Mrs. Meyer’s multi-surface. So easy!

     

    Serve the salsa with chips, on top of tacos, or spooned over scrambled eggs or tofu.

    Bonus tip: With summer right around the corner, I’m planning on stocking up on essentials like Seventh Generation stain remover and Badger Balm bug spray. I love that Grove Collaborative hand-selects the best natural products and delivers them (carbon offset) right to my doorstep, on my schedule.

     

    Right now when you sign up for Grove Collaborative, you’ll also get a free 60 day VIP trial. For 60 days, you’ll save even more with free shipping, free gifts, price matching, exclusive sales and personal service.
    Don’t spend time running to the store for dish soap when the sun is shining! Grab your Summer Chef’s Set and try Grove Collaborative now…