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A warm evening, good ingredients, and the joy of cooking outside There’s something about grilling a pizza outside that feels both playful and grounding. It’s not just about what’s for dinner—it’s the rhythm of the dough rising on the counter while you snip basil from the garden, the heat of the grill as the sun […]

Grilled Summer Pizza with Balsamic Honey Glaze

A simple guide to freezing, drying, storing, and savoring one of early summer’s quiet treasures. If you’ve ever come back from the garden (or the market) with a bunch of curly green garlic scapes and thought, what now?—you’re not alone. These tender green stalks show up just once a year, and they have a way […]

Garlic Scape Preservation Guide: How to Freeze, Dry & Use Garlic Scapes

There’s something magical about creating handmade holiday ornaments—especially when they bring a cozy, vintage charm to your Christmas tree. These vintage-style salt dough ornaments, made with a wooden cookie press, are an easy and fun project to try this holiday season. Plus, they’re a great way to add a personal touch to your decor or […]

DIY Vintage Salt Dough Ornaments with Wooden Cookie Presses

As winter settles in, having a well-stocked pantry ensures you can enjoy comforting meals, homemade treats, and nutritious food without last-minute grocery runs. It’s the season to embrace intentional living, using what you’ve grown, preserved, or sourced locally. Below is your guide to building a cozy winter pantry, hearty meal ideas using pantry staples, and […]

The Essentials of a Cozy Winter Pantry: What to Stock and How to Prepare

“Slow living doesn’t necessarily mean that we all choose to live at a slow, luxurious pace of life. In fact, many people embracing this lifestyle find themselves busier than ever. The term itself often deceives; when we hear it, we might imagine someone leisurely strolling through life, savoring every moment. But in reality, it means […]

Embracing Slow Living: Intentional Choices and the Path to a Simpler Life

Today I was able to go thrifting and bring home some new treasures to style in my home. I typically visit our local thrift stores once to twice a month in search of things we may need ( or want ) before ever buying new. I find thrifting a bit therapeutic. I love wandering the […]

Therapy in Thrifting

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