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 […]
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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 […]
Cooking With Essential Oils: Easy, Beneficial, & Convenient!
Ready for some GOOD news for a change? According to the Organic Trade Association, the United States market for organic products in the last couple of years has skyrocketed, even recently breaking the 50 billion dollar mark! This means, wisely, Americans are spending more on organic and all-natural food items than ever before. See? I […]
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 […]
Sourdough Starter Instant Recipes + Reasons To Create A Sourdough Starter
I’ve decided – since we’re all home A LOT more than most used to be – that I would start a weekly recipe post! What should I call it, dear readers?  🤔 Recipe Roundup? Friday Foodies? Tuesday Tastes? Can you tell I love an alliteration?  😆 Anyway, since I love cooking and fermenting foods, I […]
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,” […]
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 […]
Back To School Sanity!
Well, it’s that time of year again! Back to school season never seems to amaze me in its ability to fret, burden, and debilitate! It’s been known to take down entire families, people…. Do you know what I mean? Do you find yourself – and your household – literally just (barely) existing in survival mode? […]
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 […]
Essential Oils: Game Changing Gifts From Mother Earth
This post may contain affiliate links at which I may make a small profit at no cost to you. See my disclosure policy here. THESE MAGICAL OILS…. You just won’t believe it. You really won’t. You’ll have these mysterious little bottles of wonder and delight and hope, and they might sit around for a wee […]
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