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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My Leaky Gut Eating Plan: My Personal (and realistic!) Protocol Towards Healing
It has taken me wayyyyyy too long to write this post, dear readers…. Why, you may ask? It’s emotional, it’s sensitive content, it’s me not wanting anyone to feel sorry for me or feel emotionally vulnerable (hello, ego!), and did I mention vulnerability??? But, alas, it was T.I.M.E. I have had health struggles my entire […]
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 […]
Mental Health Check: 10 Tips On Starting Therapy
As we all find ourselves still plugging along after living through a pandemic, the importance of our collective mental health cannot be overstated. My family and I moved into our new house in a small rural town on March 13, 2020: thinking our son would walk the 30 steps to the elementary school and that we’d […]
Go To Sleep! Why Going To Bed Earlier Could Make You A Happier Person
You guys: I am NOT actually a night person. So, why do I constantly find myself staying up too late, watching too much Netflix, and feeling groggy the next day? As many of you know, one of the biggest reasons I started this blog was to inspire myself to move towards creating a more substantial […]
Fresh Pasta Making With The Philips Pasta Machine
I have not always consistently made pasta from scratch. Life happens, right? I get busy, or out of the habit of it, or — well, just want the ease of store-bought pasta sometimes! Okay, A LOT of the time. I have recently rekindled my love of from-scratch cooking. We had a pretty scary situation occur […]
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 […]
My Parents 50 Years Together: Lessons For A Long And Happy Marriage
So, can I get a show of hands of anyone out there needing just a liiiiitttle bit more A-Time these days? 🖐 🖐 🖐 🖐 🖐 🖐 🖐 🖐 🖐 Yeah, I thought so. With the global pandemic, we’re all spending copious amounts of time with our significant others, families, etc. Good ole’ alone time is a thing of the past these days. […]
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 […]
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