When you think of Leonardo da Vinci, do you think of art or science? Or both? Leonardo fused the two disciplines together like no one had ever done before – or probably will ever do again. But, do you know why he insisted upon the marriage of the concepts? According to Forbes, Leonardo da Vinci studied …
Children’s birthday parties piss me off. I know. I can hear your thoughts – “What a monster!” Let me explain. Children are inherently dependent on adults to take care of them and to help them grow up to be physically and mentally strong enough to withstand the storms of life. Birthdays are a time to …
This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I will earn a commission if you purchase through the links. It’s frustrating to hear people say they can’t afford to eat organic food. This article provides 7 helpful tips for how to eat organic on a budget! How to eat organic on a budget 1. …
In case you haven’t noticed from my previous posts, I love bug photography! This rainbow scarab beetle caught my attention the other day, so I had to do a photoshoot with it! The beetle may have a lovely name and an exquisite exoskeleton, but its habits are anything but glamorous! Rainbow Scarab Beetle – Bug Photography …
Amanda is wearing my homemade non-activated charcoal eyeshadow. About 15 years ago I started making my own makeup. That was around the time I started eating an all-organic diet. I figured if I was eating clean, I should be careful with skin care products and makeup too. It wasn’t long before I discovered how to …
Summer is just around the corner! Prepare to squint or shade up! Kudos to our ancestors who survived without sunglasses, though I’m not sure how they did. One of my favorite ways to limit plastic consumption is by buying eco-friendly sunglasses with bamboo or wooden frames! Eco-Friendly Sunglasses Why Buy Eco Friendly Sunglasses? Plastic is …
Do you love bugs? Would you like to capture beautiful images of bugs in all their glory, but don’t know how to use fancy cameras? You’re in luck because bug photography with your phone is simple! I’ve heard professional photographers say things like, “It’s crazy how advanced phone cameras have become. Sometimes I leave all …
I’ve been obsessed with capturing the perfect photo of a particular spider, but I only recently found out that it can shoot venom up to 8 inches away! keep reading to find out which “harmless” spider I’m talking about! Be careful when doing bug photography! I used to work with a lot of professional photographers …
With the weather warming up and the grass growing tall, now is the perfect time to get outside and capture beautiful images. Sometimes we all need a little creative inspiration. Here are some country photoshoot ideas that may be helpful to you. All of these photos were self-taken with my phone camera on timer mode. …
I quit drinking by accident in an effort to cut back. I thought I could moderate and knew I needed to. After four years of nightly drinking, I decided to take a little break. Life-threatening withdrawals struck me down about forty-eight hours in, which you can read about here. After surviving the withdrawals and suffering through two …