I'm all for making things yourself (especially real food!), but for some reason I resisted the homemade almond milk craze for a while. I didn't resist it because I had anything against it, it just took me longer to get all the relevant equipment and get down to business. But I finally got it together and was blown away by how simple and delicious … [Read more...]
Red Clover Tincture
One of my favorite summer activities is harvesting! I have a natural instinct to always look around me and gather things. I've always been this way - tucking herbs in my pockets, picking flowers, or finding wild berries to snack on. And let's not forget gathering fresh vegetables and fruit from the garden - that's the absolute best! Since I … [Read more...]
Container Gardening
Now is the time to get planting if you want to enjoy fresh produce from your deck/back yard this summer. As a city dweller I'm lucky to have a very sunny deck that's ideal for container gardening. I usually plant around 10 pots each summer with a mix of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. My favorite (and most successful) veggie is definitely cherry … [Read more...]
Strawberry Hat
Nothing can compare to a homemade gift. Love is woven into every stitch, stir, bead, or brush stroke. I really enjoy making and receiving homemade masterpieces and feel strongly that they are more meangingful than anything you can buy at the store. One of my closest friends is having a baby and a few weeks ago we celebrated "Squiggles" with a … [Read more...]