You’ve seen what I’m growing in my raised beds this year, but I wanted to try my hand at growing some pumpkins too. And aside from the starter plants, I’m proud to say that I didn’t buy anything new for this project! I’m most proud of trying to use up the wood pile in our back yard. A couple of years ago, the ash tree in our backyard was struck…
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How to Revive a Neglected Compost Tumbler: 5 Simple Steps to Garden Gold
When I bought this Compost Tumbler around three years ago (I think), I remember thinking that THIS was the product that would change me into the eco-homemaker I’ve always wanted to be. Between health issues, babies, and life in general, this compost bin has been neglected for at least 2 years. If I am completely honest, when I realized I need to start composting again, I almost got rid of…
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From Chaos to Clarity: My April Fridge Experiment & Food Audit
From Chaos to Clarity: My April Fridge Experiment & Food Audit Last week, I learned that I was a climate villain, and decided to take steps to correct this starting with food waste in my kitchen. And what a week to start. This is embarrassing to admit, but this was my fridge a week after the flu struck my house: I’m try to be mindful as I wipe down these…
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The Alchemist’s Redemption: Turning My Carbon Footprint into Hearth Magic
I learned I’m a Climate Villian 🙁 As April is Earth Month, I thought a fun learning activity to do with my daughter would be to calculate our carbon footprint as a family. Admittedly, I knew it wasn’t going to be great. Since having my second baby 18 months ago, I’ve definitely chosen the easier option for a lot of things (like individual snack packs). But I do general recycling,…
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How Many Cleaning Products Do You Really Need?
You are cleaning the kitchen, and feel overwhelmed. After a root through the cleaning cupboard, you realize you are low on all-purpose cleaner. You take a breath. This is no big deal. You pop to the shops to pick up something and then… WHY ARE THERE SO MANY OPTIONS? I’m just trying to get my house clean, not manage a cleaning inventory. And the more I look, the more overwhelming…
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how to sew a gardening apron
My raised beds have arrived, and my seeds have been patiently been waiting in the pantry. The only thing left to do is set up my garden! However, the looming storms in the Midwest are making the conditions to set up my garden less than ideal. So while I wait for Mother Nature to do her thing, I am making myself a gardening apron! This is my favorite kind of…
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back from my blogging break – an update
I’m baaaaack!!! Did you miss me? I sure missed you J I hadn’t planned on taking a break from blogging so soon into starting my blog, but apparently life did. After some unexpected dental work, recovering from (what felt like) every bug under the sun, and hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas for my lovely family, I was pretty tired and just fancied a break. I spent January recovering from the whirlwind…
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Book Review: The Hearth Witch’s Compendium – Anna Franklin
The TLDR Review Pros – Excellent reference book – Great introduction to natural living – Lots of recipes Cons – Formatting of some recipes – Maybe not be detailed enough for more experienced practitioners The Actual Review In her introduction of ‘The Hearth Witch’s Compendium’, Anna Franklin states she wants…
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