As we approach the colder season, I begin to crave those comfort meals! Thick hearty stews, casseroles and food that makes me want to be wrapped up in a blanket reading a book by the fire. The meals that give you all the taste with the safety and comfort of home. AKA- Comfort food! The [...]
Author: secretsquirrelmoment
Watercolor Leaf- DIY Inspired Artwork
Recently, I made the decision to slowly transition my way into a new lifestyle, minimalist. I was always consumed with clutter and to think that I could recreate my space… in a simple yet accommodating fashion. I downsized my bedroom furniture and changed to a more classic, but elegant style. I only wanted to purchase [...]
Window Cleaner
As many of you know, cleaning products are expensive and if you love to clean like I do, you tend to purchase them often! Having two boys of my own, I found that their beautiful little hands and fingers are dirty and tend to touch everything! I noticed that my boys were magnets to any [...]
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox
After all of those summer gatherings, BBQs, birthdays... we are now slowly creeping down the “Holiday boulevard”... this is the time of year that I start to feel weighed down! I may not have gained noticeable weight, but my body just feels heavy and uncomfortable! I knew it was time for a detox and there [...]
Skinny Stuffed Peppers
Being Italian, stuffed bell peppers is a common meal for dinner. It is fairly simple, and something you can prepare and just let it cook- like a casserole! After having children, I noticed that not only did my body change, but my metabolism did as well! My body struggled to digest red meat and I [...]
Clarifying Hair Treatment
After spending almost a year and a half on active duty orders, my hair was extremely damaged! I had so many broken hairs and dead ends from wearing my hair in the “Classic female military bun”. I must have been clueless... using the wrong hair accessories and not to mention, my hair never dried! I [...]
Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner
I LOVE the smell of bleach- it registers something to my brain that the area is now SANITIZED! However, a few years ago, I “Over-bleached” (if that's even a thing) cleaning a bathroom and my lungs literally burned! It was that moment I knew why bleach originally was sold in small quantities by pharmacies... SQUIRREL! [...]
Butt Collection Can
Smoking is so taboo this day in age! We all know that there are still a handful of smokers left out there… and if you are anything like me, you may have a few left in your family or circle of friends. After hosting social events and family gatherings, I start what I call an [...]
DIY Inspired Artwork
After returning home and completing Army Officer military training, I purchased new living room furniture for my home. I was so excited to introduce the new furniture to my living room, but I never found any wall art or decor that I loved for my new space. The walls remained bare… until now! What do [...]
Citrus Vinegar All-purpose Cleaner
This recipe has been in high demand! It is easy to make, disinfects, smells fresh and works amazingly! I started using this when I was fed up with buying expensive household all purpose cleaners. I remember scrubbing my floors by hand and I literally had chemical burns on my knees and my hands were so [...]
Secret Squirrel Moment 