Last night, here on California’s Central Coast, anyway, we had our very first REALLY chilly night. It was so chilly that I actually had to get up in the middle of the night to get a sweatshirt on! Now, while I acknowledge that I live in USDA Zone 9a/9b and I am extremely lucky to […]
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Why Mama Needs More A-Time. And, Why Doing So Is Actually Healthy For Our Kids!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,” […]
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