Analog Hobbies to Get the Digital Detox You Need
Last year I took an entire year off of Instagram and it was genuinely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I probably wouldn’t be engaged if I hadn’t taken that time away. Through that year I discovered something…
What I Actually Make for Dinner When I Don’t Feel Like Cooking
There are so many nights I come home from a long weekend away and completely forget to meal prep for myself before I leave. Ideally I’d love to be the person who always has a few handmade frozen meals waiting…
Beginner Sewing on a Budget: Where to Find Cheap Fabric, Machines and More
This post is pretty near and dear to my heart. I started learning to sew on a very strict budget, primarily because I was young and didn’t have money of my own yet. Once I started babysitting and earning a…
Simple Ways to Power Down When the World Feels Like Too Much
It’s no secret that we are all a little more anxious than we used to be. The political climate, the actual climate, the job market, the cost of everything, and then the endless scroll of content on top of it…
Spring Garden Update: Dollar Tree Seeds, Raised Beds and Big Pollinator Dreams
Hello, my lovely friends, from the garden! 🌱 This year in particular has been such a delightful little adventure for me. As many of you may know, my life has drastically changed over the last year. One big change is…
What I’m Reading This Spring: My April Book List
Even though it’s spring in the PNW, we’re being constantly gaslit every day. Will it be nice and sunny with blue skies and birds chirping? Or will it be January but in April? Either way, I have so many plans…
The Monthly Make: Sewing Book Sleeves from My Scrap Fabric Stash
This post has been a long time coming because I have sewn roughly 10 book sleeves, and each one has been completely different. It’s been a fun experiment and honestly a real challenge to make them all unique. I got…
My Spring Wishlist for the Garden, Kitchen and a Few Little Luxuries
My days have been filled to the brim despite losing my job in September. I have kept myself busy between yoga teacher training, revamping the backyard for a spring garden, family time, and blogging. Honestly, my days have been flying…
Bread Machine Baking is Messy, Hilarious & Absolutely Worth It
I never thought I would say this but we got a Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker for the holidays last year. Well, I suppose I should say “Future Mr. Trip Side did” – but since what’s his will soon be…
Spring Garden Goals & What I Hope to Grow This Year
Being raised in the PNW has taught me a lot about forestry, recycling, and, strangely, weather patterns. Maybe it’s because we’re always under a cloud of rain out here, which is exactly why everything is so lush and green. But…
