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…
My Winter Bucket List for 2026
What’s at the top of your Winter Bucket List? Despite Winter being my least favorite of all the seasons, there’s something to be said for all the fun, easy-going, and relaxing activities during this time of year. I may not…
5 Ways to Romanticize Winter Even When It’s Gray
Being a winter person comes with a reputation. People love to poke fun the second it snows or on a particularly cold, rainy day (especially in the PNW – “why live here?”). But the thing about winter isn’t the cold…
Homemade Apple Butter Adventures: A Comedy of Canning Errors
Last week, I embarked on my first homemade apple butter canning adventure. I envisioned a serene day in the kitchen, surrounded by the delightful smells of cinnamon and apples. Instead, I found myself in a sticky, laughter-filled escapade that left…
A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swan’s Family Farm
Can you believe we’re already in apple-picking season, my friends?! Oh my word, I can’t even tell you how much this excites me. This post was such a joy to write for a few reasons: it’s been years since I…
