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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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