Last week I talked about the trouble I have been having focusing on what type of creative projects to work on first. I finally dove into my newest daydream, creating my own watercolor paints. Does anyone else like to buy art supplies more than they actually use them? Have you ever made your own? This […]
Thoughts on daydreaming
“You need to take a break from dreaming.” He said. At first this really hurt my feelings. I love dreaming and sharing new ideas with my husband. I love dreaming up different projects to make. The only problem is I never have the time or money to make them. I have so many ideas that […]
Five Years Since
Five years ago yesterday, I graduated from Seattle Pacific University, with a BS in Ecology. A few months ago, I broke ground and started creating my own micro farm. I texted my professor from SPU yesterday; wishing her happy birthday, and telling her it took me five years but I finally think I’ve found what […]
My Top Favorite Market Gardening Books
This post may contain affiliate links, for more information please read our Disclosure Policy. The last two summers I worked on small scale farms, known as market gardens. I learned a lot about gardening by working on these farms. Now that winter is quickly approaching farmers are covering up crops to winter over, and planning for the […]
Happy New Year! In July!
We have heard of Christmas in July, stores use the phrase to draw in shoppers with special summer sales. Today is the halfway mark of the year gone by. So, how about New Year’s in July? A time to revisit our New Year’s Resolutions, refresh and refine them with summer enthusiasm. Longer days and warmer […]
How I Made an Extra $140 For Valentine’s Day
This post may contain affiliate links, for more info read our Disclosure Policy. Do you remember how fun Valentine’s Day parties were in elementary school? Making Valentine mailboxes, passing out cards, and playing candy heart bingo. Back in the days of innocent crushes, and conversation heart love notes. Now that I am no longer in school and Valentine’s […]
12 Ways to Live Simply This Year
My goal for the year is to live more simply. To cook meals from home with fresh local ingredients, to spend more time with friends, and to visit the new coffee shops popping up as I search search for my favorite cup of London Fog. My word for the year is Free. To me this means […]
How to Crush Your New Year’s Resolutions
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our Disclosure policy for more info. How to Crush your New Year’s Resolutions (Tips Originally Posted Dec. 27, 2016) I have been reflecting on the goals I made this time last year, and I am going to share how I crushed my goals last year by using a guiding word for […]
How I invested $5,500 on a $17,000 Income in 1 Year!
This spring and summer I spent 3 days a week working at a friend’s organic market garden. Growing produce for local farmer’s markets. The other 2 days a week I worked at another farm working the grounds and setting up for weddings. I got to spend all day outside. Covered head to toe in dust […]
The Best Christmas Gift of All: Family and Stories to Share
This Christmas I was given the gift of family. A strong, healthy baby girl was born to us. My brave sister gave birth to Baby Girl on Christmas. She has the sweetest nose, just like her mama. Born on a white Christmas, she is the most special gift we will ever receive. I am still excited […]
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