recipes
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Expectation vs. Reality: The 3%
“Healing is not a linear climb to the summit; it is a walk through the woods, sometimes getting lost, but always learning the terrain.” If you’ve been here for a while, you are aware that I was diagnosed with Alpha… Continue reading
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Simple. Natural. Sustainable. A Scrunchy Girl’s Guide to Easy Swaps.
“We don’t need a handful of people doing sustainability perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” — Anne Marie Bonneau Many people think that “going crunchy” requires a complete lifestyle overhaul—one involving homemade from scratch foods, expensive organic… Continue reading
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DIY Essential Oils: Craft Your Own Natural Product Line!
“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” Napoleon Bonaparte Are you tired of scrolling through ingredient lists full of things you can’t pronounce? One of the most empowering ways to embrace a natural lifestyle is by creating… Continue reading
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Boil ‘Em, Mash ‘Em, Stick ‘Em in a Stew: The True Value of the Humble Potato
“Good heavens, potatoes are worth more than gold!” “Surely not!” “If you were shipwrecked on a desert island, what would you prefer, a bag of potatoes or a bag of gold? “Yes, but a desert island isn’t Ankh-Morpork!” “And that… Continue reading
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Planted in the Chaos
“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.” -Christine Caine It’s been quiet here on the blog for a bit – not for lack of things happening, but because life piled… Continue reading
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5 Wild Edibles You Can Forage in Your Backyard
“No barefooted, tree climbing, frog holding, mud pie baking, cloud spotting, puddle stomping, bird calling, wild foraging, moon gazing, firefly chasing, fort building, creek following, rock hunting moment with Mother Nature is ever wasted. “ ~Nicolette Sowder When most people… Continue reading
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Dough It Yourself: Make Homemade Sourdough Work For You
“The best loaves are shaped by hand and heart.” -Traditional Proverb Are you too intimidated by sourdough to give it a go? Trust me, I completely understand. I put it off for a long time because it just seemed like… Continue reading