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Spring is officially in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, although I’ve been in spring mode for well weeks now.As the days continue to lengthen and warm, I’m feeling the urge to spend more […]

Hello, friends! This week, I had so much to share with you! Instead of one long vlog, though, I’ve decided to cut it up into two shorter vlogs. In part 1, we’ll spend Monday evening hanging out at my place, cooking dinner, chatting, transplanting my “friendship orchid,” and checking out some spring bulbs in one […]

If you follow me closely over on Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve given up meat, dairy, and processed sugar for Lent.  And while 40 days of a drastic diet change may sound daunting, it’s actually something I look forward to each year. It’s sort of like a seasonal reset or a gentle spring cleanse for […]

Hello, friends! This week, my second kiddo, Isaiah, turned 11-years-old, and we celebrated his birthday all week long starting with a ski trip and Mexican food, followed by a meal and presents with Me-maw and Pa-paw (my parents) and another meal with Mum-mum, Pop-pop, and cousins (Dean’s parents) later in the week. Hope y’all enjoy […]

In every industry there are trends. Yes, even in herbalism, there are herbal trends from time to time. A trend, however, doesn’t have to be boxed in as something that’s currently popular. A trend can also be defined as a direction in which an industry is moving. It’s here in this second definition that I […]

Hello, friends! In this week’s vlog, join me as I cook one of my family’s favorite from scratch real food meals — Shepherd’s Pie! This recipe is cheap and easy to make, and it’s a perfect meal for the winter season. Keep in mind that I’m not a professional food blogger, so please don’t expect […]