I love my pantry. I can’t begin to tell you the drama and headaches it has saved me! Whether it’s a place to hide for a second and eat another mouthful of chocolate, or not stressing out when that late night realization hits that my kids somehow burned through a Read more…
No one likes being sick, and with a close family, sharing is not limited to just beneficial gifts. Microbials like bacteria and viruses get passed between people as one kid gives their cold to the next! During “flu season,” it is important to have many ways to fight back Read more…
With “flu season” upon us and the nightly news reporting frightening data about the novel coronavirus outbreak, we tend to look for information to comfort and reassure us. For me, the wealth of knowledge found in our herbal heritage offers both comfort and intriguing research topics. Sometimes the way to Read more…
The natural result of spending time thinking about my goals and the potential opportunities which the New Year holds, results in an eagerness to implement my multitude of ideas. One area where these ideas flourish is my garden. While the weather will not permit planting my garden at this time Read more…
As the weather in my neck of the woods grows colder, there is nothing like the coziness of being snuggled in a warm blanket near a crackling fireplace or the reassuring flicker of a homemade, unscented beeswax wooden-wick candle. Add a steaming hot cup of soothing tea or cocoa, mix Read more…
When asking friends and relatives what they would like for Christmas, their birthday, or even Mother’s Day the gift that comes up time and again is hand-knit dishcloths. Simple, practical, and yet elegant, these timeless tools are used by women (and men) daily all over the country! No matter the Read more…
Adventures in the Great Outdoors Our DIY Natural Grapevine and Birch Bark Wreath Welcome in the new season with this rustic, natural DIY wreath. This wreath is a great alternative to the standard burlap wreath, while still giving that rustic appeal. It provides both beauty and elegance with naturally sourced Read more…
