Six Ways to Use Lavender

While visiting the lavender fields on Hvar Island in Croatia during our last trip before my husband and I PCSed from Europe, we stopped to buy some lavender products for gifts. I know the salespeople were trying to sell their products, but from their descriptions,...

Why: Lauren’s Story

Why do I strive to live a healthy life style? It’s the Army Way As a military spouse, what we do at home reflects on our soldier. If we serve them unhealthy foods full of bad fat and sugar, their performance will suffer greatly. That’s why I love to cook healthy meals...

Spring Into Action Giveaway Winner

And the WINNER of InDependent’s spring giveaway is Bonnie Pritchard. You are an inspiration! Thrive on in your new Asics® Performance Running Shoes courtesy of Deena Kastor, U.S. Olympian. To help us celebrate our 6-month anniversary, we wanted to know what makes you...

How to Organize Jewelry

Have you ever had to untangle knots of necklaces to get the one you wanted?  Have you ever forgotten about nice pieces of jewelry because they were out of sight?  Have you ever lost precious time getting dressed because you couldn’t find what you were...