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I’ve been saying it for years… to myself, to my homeschooling sisters-in-law, to my husband. “I think I’d like to try a different homeschool curriculum with the three younger boys. Something a bit more freeing with less bookwork so there’s more time to get outside and explore or go on field trips with friends, but […]

Homemade marshmallows have always intimidated me, but like many things that seem complicated, they’re quite easy to make and only take a bit more time. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for easy, delicious, and healthy vanilla homemade marshmallows that will make your holiday hot cocoa even better than it can be with store-bought marshmallows! Why […]

I don’t know about you, but I love setting a list of to-dos for myself each month as a way to give myself something to look forward to and keep me motivated when I’m feeling […]

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While many folks are happy to recognize September 1st as the beginning of autumn, others hold fast to the official first day of fall being September 23rd, the Autumn Equinox. Either way, the Autumn Equinox is a day that has been recognized and celebrated throughout history. Today, I’d like to dig into that a bit […]

If you’re looking for a festive seasonal project that doesn’t take much creativity or effort, making a goldenrod blessing broom may be just the thing for you.Goldenrod blessing brooms are exactly what they sound like […]

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Who’s ready for our first seasonal challenge? I know I am. Now, if you’re anything like me, you probably have a lot going on in your life, and having a lot of time-consuming to-dos on […]

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Are you interested in learning how to use plants to support your health in as natural a way as possible — plants that grow in your backyard or in the forest behind your home or can be found in the local herb shop? If so, here's how you can become an herbalist!

How to Become
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