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easy homemade pomegranate jelly
When I was a child, my maternal grandmother was my only living grandparent. The others had passed long before I was even born, so she filled that spot for all of them. To be honest, she wasn’t...
simple sourdough bagels
One of my favorite things to eat is a chewy bagel with fluffy cream cheese on top. Many moons ago, when I lived in southern California while attending UC Irvine, on weekends that I didn't come home,...
tips for a more sustainable wardrobe
Tis the season for dressing up and heading out to holiday parties, special date nights, dinners with family, or maybe something a bit more casual like watching Elf with a pile of children on the...
natural remedies for sick little ones
Last night as I lay awake with a feverish baby on my chest, I began to think of all the ways I would support his natural immune function come morning. And as I prayed over his body that lay skin to...
immune-boosting hot coco with homemade marshmallows
I remember growing up, in December my mom would make a hot coco station on the kitchen island. Lots of packets of Swiss Miss, Jett Puff marshmallows, candy canes, of course we loved it, but thinking...
a simple guide to preserving this holiday season through photographs
You know those times when your past memories pop up on your phone? The ones you had forgotten about until that random photograph showed up? I don't know about you, but I am instantly thankful for...
ignoring distractions
Yesterday I got to go live on Instagram with someone I greatly admire and find endlessly inspiring and encouraging, Bob Goff. I first read his books flying home from a workshop a few years ago and...
favorite Christmas books for mothers and children + a GIVEAWAY (closed)
Every year when I pull out our bin of Christmas decor, one of the parts the children are most excited about is the stack of Christmas books that have been stored away, eager to be flipped through...
necessary moral conscious or false guilt?
Ever since we decided to move, I’ve had this kind of sinking feeling in my stomach that I’m letting people down. I’m super close with my family, and we have lived next door to my dad for the past 7...
Safe, effective, and durable cookware | which option is best?
I don’t believe there’s anything archaic or oppressive about cooking for your family. It’s empowering to know what and how your family is being fed; what is going into their bodies. You can still...
my top 5 black Friday deals
Black Friday gives me a bit of mild anxiety. So many things, so much noise, so many "must haves," that I know I really don't need. I was hesitant to create this post because I never want you to feel...
our big news – part 3 of 3
I loved reading everyone’s guesses and many of you were correct… we are moving to South Carolina!!! We will be upstate, where we bought 12 acres of rolling hills with a house, barn, and a stream 😭,...