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 […]
Wellness
Why I’m Only Eating Sprouted Grains
As you wonderful readers know, I recently shared a blog post all about my lifetime struggles with my health. I know it took me an awful long time to post about that, and I deeply appreciate your patience. It is such a personal story (and, errrr, a long one – sorry! I promise not all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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