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In this post, I’m sharing info on the best gardening tools for a thriving garden. I talked to all my gardening friends (both those who garden for fun and for business) and asked for their opinions on the “must-have” tools that make gardening easier. Why This Article Was Originally Created… It all started when we…
“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 Honey-Sweetened Cardamom Fig Butter. A combination of cinnamon and cardamom works so well with the earthy flavors of figs to make this heavenly, delicious, & silky-smooth fig butter. A huge dallop of it smeared on toasted cinnamon bread makes the most decadent & tasty autumn breakfast. I LOVE figs. They are…
We moved to our new home two years ago now and it’s been a learning experience as I try to figure out the new challenges that come with a new property. For example, we have started a small fruit orchard started here and last year they struggled a ton. First, we had to deal with…
Learn how to make honey-sweetened cinnamon apple butter. I’ve also added a touch of cardamom to it as well for an earthy sweet-spiced flavor. This recipe includes canning instructions. It is based on a recipe from a Ball preservation book. Preserve the best of fall flavors with this delicious apple butter recipe. My favorite thing…
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…
I recently moved to a new homestead and while I’m pretty excited about the potential and possibilities with my new land, it was sure hard to leave behind my established gardens that took me 8 years to create and build up. I couldn’t bear to leave behind my beloved flowers, most of which I had…
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 save zinnia seeds. Saving your own zinnia flower seeds will not only help you avoid possible seed shortages but it can also help you save money if you are addicted to growing zinnias (like I am). Garden Lesson: Never Say NEVER… Once upon a time, I would constantly tell my hubby that…