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“I will practice mindfulness when doing every day tasks so that I can be more attuned to negative and self-defeating thought processes and I can actively challenge & replace these with more adaptive, positive thoughts instead.” (Me, in my Mental Health journal, 2024) I’ve mentioned in my ‘About Me‘ page that I’m a highly-sensitive empath….
Every winter, without fail, I struggle with my mental health. And yet, it’s not really SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) like you might immediately assume. Nope, it’s because I struggle with not fitting in. I am surrounded by social media memes, quotes, influencers, etc. that want to tell me what “everyone” should be and should do…
Learn how to make herbal cordials and specifically how to make spiced winter cordial. Cordials are delicious drinks that are meant to be drunk in small quantities and yet can still give you some wonderful herbal wellness support. This Spiced Winter Cordial combines honey, brandy, and herbs & spices to make a tasty treat to…
Learn how to make Roasted Poblano Habanero Hot Sauce. My hot sauce recipe is a delightfully delicious combination of spicy peppers with a sweet smoothness from honey and carrots. It’s super tasty on chicken wings, and it would also be delicious on subs, sandwiches, pizza, and more. I’m addicted to creating new Hot Sauce Recipes……
Learn how to make herbal cordials and specifically how to make lemon balm cordial. Cordials are delicious drinks that are meant to be drunk in small quantities and yet can still give you some wonderful herbal wellness support. This Lemon Balm Cordial combines honey and lemon balm tincture to make a tasty treat to brighten…
How to Make a Love Cordial Learn how to make herbal cordials and specifically how to make a love cordial, which is a delightful addition to a romantic date-night. Cordials are delicious drinks that are meant to be drunk in small quantities and yet can still give you some wonderful herbal wellness support. This Love…
The Benefits of Companion Planting in Your Garden Learn about companion planting, including the benefits of companion planting in your garden and a list of some favorite companion plants. Companion plants can be both beautiful and practical in your vegetable garden, so don’t delay and add these lovely plants as soon as you can. I’ve…
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili Recipe Learn how to make Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili, a delicious creamy and spicy chili-type soup recipe that is the perfect comfort food. It’s a great way to use excess peppers from your garden and you can make it as spicy or mild as you like. Everyone who tries this chili…
Learn how to make Citrus Grapefruit Habanero Hot Sauce. This hot sauce is an absolutely delicious combination of sweet, tart, and spicy. It is amazing on chicken wings. I also love adding it to sub-sandwiches, tacos, and pizza. Despite the notorious reputation of habaneros, this is NOT painfully spicy due to addition of both the…
Learn how to make Pineapple Mango Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce. This hot sauce is an absolutely delicious combination of sweet and spicy with the additions of other complex tastes including smoky, earthy, and tart. It is amazing on chicken wings. I also love adding it to sub-sandwiches, tacos, and pizza. Despite the notorious reputation of…