It is indeed that time of year again and Christmas is fast-approaching. For many of those who celebrate, this is arguably the most magical time of year. For others, the Christmas season is quite the opposite, and is actually more of a cesspool of depression and loneliness. Please understand that for this post I am … Continue reading The Magic of Christmas
The last couple of weeks one of my lovely stepsisters has been kind enough to share some of the produce from her garden with me. Yesterday I received some freshly cut microgreens and a fairly large container with microgreens that were still planted. She gave me a quick run down on how to harvest them, … Continue reading A Quick Run Down on Microgreens
Yesterday I did something completely outside of my comfort zone. We've been meaning to pull out the carpet in our dining room because it's just terribly stained. Truly beyond saving. We had previously pulled up one of the corners and could see there was wood underneath that looked similar to what was in our hallway. … Continue reading Don’t be Scared to Try: Pulling up Carpet Edition
I've been sick lately and only today really felt up to writing anything. As an American, when I saw the date, of course my mind went to the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001. Upon checking social media this morning I've seen many images saying 'Never Forget' and even some of those … Continue reading September 11th
This may seem like the exact wrong message from someone trying to live more simply, but hear me out. It's human nature to always want more. When you buy something, whether it's a new car or a new knickknack, it's always a really nice feeling for, what… like a week? Maybe two? After that, it's … Continue reading Why the “I Can’t Afford it” Mentality is Unhealthy
I've written about my yearning to declutter before and I am happy to say I am now in the midst of just that. Slowly, but surely my desired aesthetic is coming to life in my home. I was looking at my dining room and feeling pleased with the progress I had made. I then started … Continue reading Simplifying your Life isn’t Just About Stuff
The time has come for me to fully step into this new role. I have a home that needs tending to and I am it's primary caretaker. My husband, Ricky, and I discussed this lifestyle fairly early on in our relationship. Up until that point, I had never seriously considered staying at home. In this … Continue reading The Birth of a Homemaker
I just stumbled across this the other day, but I am very excited to try it. Despite all my plans and goals for creating a homestead, diy, and making things homemade, etc. this is one thing that genuinely never even crossed my mind. Making extracts typically involves soaking something in alcohol and spices usually require … Continue reading Making your Own Spices and Extracts
It's no secret that social media has skewed our perception of reality. In fact, people talk about it all the time. However, largely what I see commentary on is photoshop and flat-out lying (you may see these as one in the same). Perhaps you've come across those pictures that show someone seemingly on a hike … Continue reading The Fantasy of Social Media (An Opinion Piece)
I have a confession to make: I love throwing things away. A lot. It's not like a pathological compulsion or anything. I don't buy things just to throw them out or break into people's homes so I can arbitrarily toss things into the garbage or anything weird like that. But I do love entering a … Continue reading How to Start Being Less Wasteful
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