So, I know I ramble on a lot on this blog about the massive benefits of growing your own organic food, but I’m also not unaware that this might not be a realistic option for everyone. Given this fact, I thought I’d share with you all just how immensely valuable joining a local CSA (Community […]
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Self Care 10: How To Gift Yourself 10 Minutes Every Single Day
I have to admit something, you guys: this global pandemic has not been good to me, self-care-wise. Before Covid-19, I had my regular routine where I woke up early, meditated, got my son ready and off to school, then when I got home I’d give myself what I called my “Self-Care-10.” What is the “Self-Care-10,” […]
Homeschooling: My Plan To Stay Sane With Distance Learning
So, here we find ourselves, readers: all of a sudden, we’re elementary school, junior high, or high school teachers! Who else here is needing this in their world like they need a hole in the head??? Are ya with me, Mom’s and Dad’s? Ah, pandemic – you’re just the gift that keeps on givin’ and […]
Hygge: Embracing Simplicity And Intention In This New Decade, And Beyond
The post may contain affiliate links in which I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. As someone who married into a VERY proud Norwegian and Swedish family, let me remind you to HYGGE, friends. Just what is HYGGE again, you ask? Well, it is: […]
Creating Substantial Living Through Holiday Memory Making with Basic Invite
You guys, I’m NOT usually a holiday person. Like, at all….. I know – that seems really strange considering the title of this blog post, yes? I hear you. It seems odd…. We usually go AWAY in Nessie to the backwoods for Thanksgiving. And, since I lean more towards minimalism the older I get, […]
Slow Living, Substantial Decisions, And Syrup: What These Three Things Can Teach You (+ a Give Away!)
In the surplus, overindulgence, and recent haze of all things Black-Friday, I invite you to slow down, narrow down, and rethink your personal priorities…. As we find ourselves in the stress and excess of the holiday season (combined with winter weather and cold/flu season!) I think all too often people tend to completely forget to […]
How To Be More Connected To Others – And In Turn, With Yourself….
So – remember how this blog is supposed to HELP you attain a more substantial and meaningful life? Yeah, me too. 🙌 So, when we really sit down and focus ourselves on ONLY zeroing-in-one what is TRULY important to us – it is my hope that an overall wellness practice is high on your cognitive […]
Ethical Online Grocery Shopping That’s Affordable!
This post may contain affiliate links in which I might make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. It took me awhile to see the light. I plugged along for years doing the same time-consuming grocery errands in order to get every foodstuff item(s) my scattered-eating-family required. About […]
Declutter Your Life: How To Say NO! In A Yes World
This really is such an important question to ask yourself in your attempts to live a more substantial life. In fact, it might just be one of the most critical factors to marinate on in your life no.matter.what – and, one to repeatedly remind yourself of. Do you hear yourself uttering the words “Yes” or […]
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