Lindsey Blogs

If your kids are excited to get outside, send them on a backyard scavenger hunt!

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If you are looking for a dairy free instant pudding that isn’t soupy, look no further!

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If you love fresh corn in the summer, you’re going to love it even more with this grilling corn hack!

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It looks like warm weather is here to stay and that has everyone searching for outdoor activities and ideas. Some current reader favorites are this Beach Scavenger Hunt, how to make this Sea Turtle Craft that floats, and how to throw a super cool Dinosaur Birthday Party!

So Easy Being Green came to be in 2010, and has since evolved into Lindsey Blogs to cover even more of my life. Since the beginning, my intention has been to show that being a mainstream green family is easy when you take small steps because small steps lead to big changes!

It’s my most popular post for a reason – no one wants to scrub toilets! How to make your own DIY Toilet Cleaner Bombs.

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Home recycling is a great way to go green. Here are great DIY Recycling Bin Ideas you can implement today.

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Daily shower sprays are convenient, but full of chemicals. Make your own with essential oils and a couple household ingredients.

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From natural cleaning products, to organic food, to backyard chickens, and using cloth diapers [which started it all] – you’ll find we make a lot of mainstream green choices in our life!

Hello, I’m Lindsey!

I’m a Simple Southern Mama to two girls, Sophia and Moreaya, and one Aussiedoodle named Collie. I love to write about my favorite things, people, and foods – and everything in between! Thanks for stopping by!

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One thing you should know about me is that I’m a Dollywood super fan! I’ve written so many articles about my favorite place on Earth that you can spend lots of time browsing – from the best Dollywood rides to important Dollywood hours and dates for 2021.

Heading to Dollywood soon? Here are all the tips and tricks for making the most of your visit in 2021.

Tips for Visiting

I’ve got all the details in this post on how to get the best deal on Dollywood tickets.

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Even if you grew up going to Dollywood like I did, you might just be surprised to know these 16 facts!

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If you are visiting the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood, be sure to check out these other posts about our area. I share all the Things to Do in Pigeon Forge and even what to do on a rainy day in Pigeon Forge too!

You can even find some of our favorite dinner show ideas, like the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show and details on my favorite hotels, which are the Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort.

I love cooking for my family, but believe me when I say I only cook easy recipes. I don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, which is why I always look for quick meals, that are also delicious and nutritious – like this Chopped Mediterranean Salad. Here are some of my most popular recipes.