Hello friends. Last week my day job kept me super busy – busier than usual.. If you didn’t know, I work full time as Senior Marketing Manager. I blog in the mornings, evenings and weekends. It was hard to unwind each night and by the end of the week, I was exhausted. Typically, I create my projects in the evenings, shoot and edit photos on Saturday and write and schedule all my posts on Sunday. Last week I got a little more behind every day and with Easter prep I had no time to catch up, create or shoot photos.
I started to stress out and realized how silly that was. So rather than rush to create something I decided to share some Stress Buster and Healthy Living ideas from my archives. We can all use a little pampering, a slower pace and a healthier approach to life Three cheers to not stressing over the little things…
![Lemon Sugar Cubes & Tea Lemon, Sugar Cubes, zest, tea, homemade sugar cubes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MHWBc88mc6dV0Gdgw4ItDDNrBspAVBYdzRP666iTKPKINjFCrzi8yNptKCOq6gaHGZ8l55PhTkzxjbN6QIZ9SV9M2TiJC3Y_tnFd4SAQZRgNWPF8K4fF6FAJYmj5FVdAfvuWrQD77dot/?imgmax=800)
There’s nothing like a nice cup of tea to calm the nerves. These homemade
Lemon Sugar Cubes are the perfect partner to a good cup of tea.
![Honey Facial Mask via homework Homemade Honey Facial Mask via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS25UzbIWc4j_OIHWOujsHKaeX6BLI_ATcva67TyiEsC4FKT9sMl6Q3VBbPkYmi1cBKsjUe6l0tFxhoXzXtNKGcR30EHRjv6xnpQOrc_h_1icCwsFtS3Z3g-zmCaVrVECAmbK4x4ZXEm64/?imgmax=800)
When you’re tired and stressed there’s no hiding it. Take a few minutes and pamper your skin with this
Honey Facial Mask.
![Lavender Ideas via homework Lavender Ideas via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQq7MGVc3LDTlderAQCg_DaxraRC_fiMwKaUCAcCkVLUKS2qQGHC4IgOu0CyR2rFyAv_pV5SqNAN604NIG1N4GAiy_utYmzosOPp3bjZNbmxJUn236HO0vvMjG2C2k03MNqcxrE_K_NKuR/?imgmax=800)
If you grow lavender in your garden there are loads of wonderful things you can do with it.
Lavender water, soap, potpourri, sachets - not to mention using it as an edible herb in a variety of recipes.
![Spring Vegetables - Japanese Vegetables via homework Spring Vegetables - Japanese Vegetables via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyt09x9TqYAjTLcIX8sKqP5qFTBm7t-PBk5lTJZ6ix6Qk0jH9JcuPN9YuXY6zG4aJuoPIWtYKmyzEK_XJc7d75EnqkEKvTn2C-433X0NtB1f41eddZay5OoGtu6w2pJ_hpIHXmWwcfiBX9/?imgmax=800)
Now that the weather is nice, soak up some sun and work in your garden. A few years ago, I planted a
Japanese Vegetable garden and it was so fun to watch everything grow.
![Pomegranate Lemonade Ice via homework carolynshomework Pomegranate Lemonade Ice via homework carolynshomework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4fiUElmv_Qm3HtS-xGEmN1Heoi0Pqt5fMxZhp2jBhRURBAVfc7dNLod15tdtbh0Tfj__Gx3DPYDXQlcbiZkh9FCpb1PIQl5pyztlVsLdaypuHJBD2VblFfnMgm7W-dhj1dglU6PB0gpu/?imgmax=800)
Water. Water. Water. When I don’t drink enough water, it shows. My skin looks lack luster, my mouth is dry and so are my eyes. Add some
Lemon Pomegranate Ice to a glass of water to jazz it up.
![Tomato Basil Mozzarella Crostini Skewers via homework Tomato Basil Mozzarella Crostini Skewers via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTJEsV9trbY9pjtbLQ5wwMkvDaiZSgkQdv0gQu6ZvnabEaPrDH4kJVibi1jebbAyFsAT_OguEy0i0qpW8J6MKyQobcf4aTGB1OXhKgdJJYAAnRPBJMBG9E8RQJotHtydZ8sbzqyWpzACm/?imgmax=800)
You are what you eat. This is so true and I have to confess, until recently my eating habits were not that great. I’ve been on a diet and eating healthier lately and I no longer have those food comas in the afternoon. With tomato season coming up, I’m looking forward to making more of the
Caprese Crostini Skewers.
![Pistachio Pomegranate Granola via homework - carolynshomework.com Pistachio Pomegranate Granola via homework - carolynshomework.com](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDCCueE-AjdOwhzoo7jraun5Xn2hlurXOn_A7565qGz1PY2hp_KCDqPUw5cXq8yksn0D-V-SxE8XaClGY3iscMSHLPTFuqnOG6iZU0jkDmtwYHzaeuzgJQX4F56C7Z5yGnVu8722ITY3a/?imgmax=800)
Homemade granola is so much better than those expensive granola bars. This recipe
Pistachio Pomegranate Granola is easy to make and yummy.
![Hydrangeas via homeework Hydrangeas via homeework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdtr2tRHNoIKDEmOWuHxVpVDoOeVtmi1s_-XcRw_UiZ8iC_ClPUS9DsQ81ptofMIYcCzodVA7InQLib8dqJj97jh78XVQWB07wmYl7nFtCM3-k80aTYzMQJAZv2AZqiTn1S3a1CO_UZVT/?imgmax=800)
Freshening up the potted plants on the patio is a great way to welcome spring and instantly give you a sense of well-being.
Hydrangeas are one of my favorites and you can’t beat the fresh cut flowers these bushes produce.
![Purple Potato Vegetable Medley via homework - carolynshomework Purple Potato Vegetable Medley via homework - carolynshomework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIfa75sRHkmP99IcnjxrJ-32WZxYaJwOALJYyyhwsCN0-EqPSArTMgX0xjW4-iipVRVDoWvA79CdBPmNpX7J4v1AHZFtncbDFesiJ5edMj9FoIjIsB2X_awKa2dceHSy_DjnnSavO6k-8/?imgmax=800)
Another thing I’m trying to get better at is eating more veggies. To make things more interesting, I’m trying new vegetables like
Purple Potatoes.
![Spring Flowers on a budget via homework Spring Flowers on a budget via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_U9aGmdHEpxu62yP8IOdwrL-JqJRsxgnXoLu9wpCanB58l0EgW3YZQ3Xq7JzoPL-4QP_Br0ReGAIH2JerQilp0nNvbk7V-3cKxiP4Fa8gLjEacMG0I7P7sM-2gaalBB0L-TkKZ_vrRggy/?imgmax=800)
Fresh cut flowers can add up. But you don’t have to go for the expensive bouquet. These
less-expensive filler flowers make a pretty arrangement and are a great pick-me-up after a tough week.
![Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak via homework Oatmeal Lavender Bath Soak via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHU0oS3CcACVwtKOS1iLA-FwRbns-G_9svgC_66dKPwLWyFP32Q7lxGwrM4qduWLd0TlcB7EkwrGuZa86Ozl7eRBUOY1bbvACFZ8hv-UYlf305FM3gPbKTRnFv6-X3st_wk5S0ugZbBGD/?imgmax=800)
I don’t think anything makes me feel better than a nice hot bath.
Homemade Oatmeal Lavender Bath Salts make you feel like you’re at a spa – well almost.
![Quinoa Pilaf - healthy super food via homework Quinoa Pilaf - healthy super food via homework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwjYQqA1r3cm79MfTzLfGm0xs99kcnjo3W06PXn2DHtBSrXMUkbEbc5HJICXOx-hsadD7mpPCakH3FVxFBxgVBxmFQwu_tBCq0aN0ZRGlQ11Nj-Jr2AJOMfuB2fVI3Laou0CTJdrELTcF/?imgmax=800)
Quinoa is one of those super foods that jam packed with healthy goodness. I’ve tried it in a variety of recipes and it’s really good. This
Qunioa Pilaf is a nice alternative to a rice side dish.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Loving all of these- thanks for sharing!
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