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Dandelion salve

Dandelion salve is a great way to start your foraging experience. They are easily identifiable plants and have great medicinal qualities! They are abundant and easy to pick and use! Dandelion salve is great for sore muscles and aches and pains. It also makes for a wonderful moisturizer. Enjoy this recipe and have fun experimenting…
Herbalism

Have you ever wondered through the forest or along a river and felt connected to the earth and environment in such a way as to absorb what Mother Nature left us? Do you often sit in amazement at all the wonderful plants and wildlife that surround you? Many of us live busy lives and have…
DIY Vintage Headboard

It’s March, and while my head is outside in the garden it’s still a little chilly out. so I decided to do a small project I’ve been dreaming up. A few years ago my dad and I made an awesome king size headboard out of an old 6 panel door I found at an antique…
The wonderful world of Dandelions

I truly believe that everything in Mother Nature has a benefit and use. Everything and everyone has a purpose. Often times these magical healing properties are right beneath our feet literally. Unbeknownst to most, the dandelion is one of mother nature’s secrets. After you learn what our ancestors used them for you will also see…
Spring is in the air!

I don’t know about you, but dreaming of spring and all the wonderful gifts of the season is what gets me through the winter months. After all the holidays it’s a great time to reflect on the past and plan for the new year. Gardening is my favorite thing to plan ahead for. Giving back…
Self awareness

How aware are you of your mood on a daily basis? Sometimes I wake up in the morning and don’t want to complete the tasks that I should be doing. Day to day life can be overwhelming especially with all the jobs and responsibilities we have. Some of those tasks include working, sometimes they include…
Christmas Traditions

The best thing for me besides family at Christmas, is the family traditions I have memories of. It’s fun, recalling those times and amazing, what triggers those warm and fuzzy memories. Growing up my dad would awaken us every Christmas morning with a Christmas song. Back then you couldn’t just tell Alexa what song to…
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Books

The things that excite you are not random. They are connected to your purpose.Follow them La dolce vita Books by Colleen Hoover I love to read and have recently been reading a new author. I would like to share some of the titles of her wonderful books. Just to name a few! These books have…