Motherhood is a 24/7 job. There are no breaks, no sick days, and no vacations. And while it’s one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, it can also be one of the most exhausting. I speak from personal experience, here, dear readers… Recently, my son attended Science Camp and my husband went on […]
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Seed Saving Security: Everything You Need To Know To Get Started
I wasn’t always someone who saved seed. I know, crazy, right? I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t get into seed saving until about 10 years ago. And, considering the fact that I have grown food since I was a little girl with my mom, that’s pretty embarrassing! I believe it just comes down to […]
Holy Houseplants! Ultimate Guide To Happy Houseplants
Ahhhhh, the houseplant craze. All one has to do these days is scroll through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter for just a few moments before eyeing someone’s photo of their newest houseplant! While social media is ablaze with houseplant obsession, here at my rural home on California’s Central Coast, it also wouldn’t take someone very […]
Boondocking Beauty During Ugly Times
Never EVER have I been more grateful for our RV, Nessie. And, saying that dear readers, you must know this: there have been MANY times I’ve felt thankful for my gal NessieTheNavion…. However, during these dark and ugly times we currently find ourselves in, the freedom of safely and responsibly getting away and out of […]
5 New Things I’m Trying. And, 1 I’m Giving Up….
Ahhhhhhh, 2020: how you’ve challenged us all. With the usual reflection that comes at the beginning of each new year, I have really been marinating on new things that I want to try in order to bring more positivity, joy, and challenge to my life. 2020 has also reminded us all that life is short […]
Benefits Of Joining A CSA: How Community Supported Agriculture Makes Everything Easier
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 […]
Fall Edible Garden Plan: Low Maintenance, Sustainable, Therapeutic
I mean, c’mon readers! How can you go wrong with low-maintenance, sustainable, and therapeutic??? These are 3 things we could ALL use right about now, right?  🙌 Planning a fall edible garden now (mid-summer) is super important in order to get an abundance of harvest and to set yourself up to succeed in your garden […]
Get Outside: Grow Your Own Food, And Harvest A Better Life
There are so many different ways to create a more substantial, simple, and fulfilled life. But, I consider growing your own food to be (absolutely and without-a-doubt!) one of the most important ways. Not only is growing your own food healthy for yourself and your family, but it is also really good for Mother […]
Get Outside! Life Lessons From The Road
Well, my dearest readers: THIS is an important one! It might, at first glance, not seem all that critical: “HUH? Ya’ mean in order to lead a truly substantial life ya’ want me to…..like, just GO OUTSIDE?” Well, yes. While this is true, I also don’t mean this in the temporary or immediate way; what […]
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