10 Things I’ve Noticed While Being in a Healthy Relationship
My love life has always been kept private on this platform, for many reasons. The top reason being – I never wanted to get my hopes up and talk about someone who wasn’t going to be around forever. All that…
In the Kitchen: A Simple Caprese Salad to Make Before Summer Ends
As the leaves start to change and the heat slowly drops I know summer is coming to an end, but that isn’t going to stop us from soaking up every last moment before the autumn rain arrives. Now that we…
I’m Done With Plastic Clothes and I’m Knitting Natural Fibers Instead
It’s no secret that I’ve been slowly trying to replace my plastic wardrobe with all natural fibers. It feels like pulling teeth sometimes, especially knowing those polyester pieces are more than likely heading to a landfill rather than being recycled.…
My Dollar Tree Garden: September Update, Tomato Season and End of Year Surprises
WE HAVE TOMATOES!! I couldn’t help myself, friends. I am so beyond excited for this month’s Dollar Tree Garden update because, well, what a hilarious first year of gardening this has been. Let’s get into it! This series started in…
27 Cozy Autumn Bucket List Ideas for a Slower Season
I looked back through my blog archives recently and was genuinely surprised to see that August is consistently my hardest month for keeping up with blogging. This past August was no exception. It was an emotionally draining month, mental overload…
My Dollar Tree Garden August Update: Tomatoes, Raccoons and One Very Determined Mole
It’s officially tomato season in the Pacific Northwest and I am beyond thrilled to report that my Dollar Tree roma and cherry tomato seeds are not only huge but they are producing actual fruit! I know! We’ve had a number…
The Audiobooks That Made Weeding the Lawn So Much Better
What an adventure my gardening life has been this year. I have loved so many moments but weeding is a chore I’m not sure I’ll ever get used to. And it’s not just your average weeds either. We’re talking blackberry…
The Best Budget Yoga Gear for Beginners (And What You Don’t Actually Need)
My brother and sister-in-law lost everything in the Washington State fires yesterday. Everything. And yet, as cliché as it sounds, they have everything that matters. They’re alive. Though that message is heavy for a blog post, it feels deeply relevant…
I Finally Made a Homemade Sourdough Starter and It Worked!
As you can tell by the title (and the picture above!), this blog post has a very happy ending because not only did I successfully make my own sourdough starter, I was able to bake my very first sourdough loaf…
Tiny Little Joys Lately
There have been a lot of tiny little moments recently that have brought me so much joy and gratefulness. It’s funny how the tiniest things make you feel such big feelings and you’re immediately thankful for the moment. That’s been…