Well, we did it! We decided to try our hand at raising backyard chickens. Exactly one month ago, we brought home six laying hens, about 8 months old. After debating chicks alllll spring, we decided to pass on chickens for this year. Then a friend of a friend was moving and couldn’t bring their hens […]

(This post is sponsored by Babyganics; all opinions are my own.) We’ve been spending as much time as possible outdoors. We have a little less than a 1/2 acre, and I’m so thankful for this space to sprawl out and make the most of the beautiful weather. And finally get out of the house! Today […]

I’ve been obsessed with Costco’s salmon burgers for years. We typically just grill them on our little countertop grill, and then throw them between some slices of bread or on top of greens. Such a satisfying, protein-filled dinner, and EVERYONE in our family loves them. In the summertime, we frequently just grill the salmon burgers […]

Chive blossoms! Take a look at those intricate little flowers! Have you ever used them? They are probably my favorite unexpected element in the kitchen! I stumbled upon a bunch of these purple beauties at the Farmers’ Market several years ago, and I’ve been savoring them every spring since then! I actually like the flower […]

I’ve been incredibly inspired by the ALL resourcefulness I’ve seen over the past month from friends all around the world. As we’ve been limiting our trips unless deemed necessary, you are re-using, recycling, simplifying, and saving. You are more conscious about your purchasing. More intentional with your consumption. More creative in your cooking and more […]

I’m so thrilled to be launching a new little project today, a virtual chat and workshop series. With COVID-19 turning into a pandemic and requiring that we all stay home and practice social distancing, I want to help in some way. I want to raise funds for those most at need, those without income, those […]

With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and schools closing and social distancing being advised, it’s easy to want to completely isolate yourself and do nothing. I put together this list of 50 Things To Do [Mostly] At Home While Social Distancing in hopes that it will help us all use our time more intentionally, to […]

Today I’m sharing my final gift guide of this holiday season, the Gift Guide for Everyone: Thoughtful Gifts from Amazon for $10 and Under! I asked Instagram what would be the most helpful, and the overwhelming response was affordable (around $10), thoughtful gifts. I decided to comb through Amazon and find the best of the […]