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Man, I 💚 me some succulents 🌿 #succulentlove #succulentsofinstagram #homestead #homesteading #backyardgarden #gardening #urbanhomesteadLiving her best homesteading life 🖤 #bestcatever #catsofinstagram #homesteadcat #homesteadingcat #outdoorcatlove #homestead #urbanhomestead #homesteader #homesteading #backyardgardenNow THAT is one gorgeous head of cauliflower 😍 #cruciferouslove #naturalbeauty #garden #gardening #backyardgarden #homestead #urbanhomestead #homesteading #homesteadinglifeI have tried to grow garlic for years, never having a lot of luck. But this year...my Italian ancestors must have been watching over me, sending out some positive garlic vibes...because this is it. This is what my Italian dreams are made of 😍 I thought it only fitting to hang my braided garlic near the photo of my Nona and Nono, at their kitchen table with my grandpa and other family members, sitting down for a meal. 🌿 #finallyearningmyzanocconame #italiangirl #italianfood #garlic #homestead #homesteading #homesteader #urbanhomestead #garden #backyardgarden #backyardgardener #growityourselfSo, we’ve got some garlic 🌿 #homestead #homesteading #homesteadlife #urbandhomestead #garden #backyardgarden #backyardgardener #growityourself #garlic #homegrowngarlicMaking this year’s batch of first aid salve 🌿 #homestead #homesteading #homesteader #urbanhomestead #urbanhomesteading #herbs #herbalsalve #herbalsalves #growityourself #makeityourselfOur late-July garden is full, green, and filled with life of all kinds 🌿 #somanypumpkins #butterflyinthebutterflyweed #hummingbird #pollinators #pollinatorgarden #backyardgarden #garden #gardening #homestead #homesteading #homesteadinglife #urbanhomesteadThis morning’s zucchini harvest 😳😆🌿 #breakfastlunchdinner #homestead #homesteading #homesteader #backyardgarden #backyardgardener #growityourself #urbanhomesteadThis week I have had the absolute pleasure of teaching a group of 13 Chinese foreign exchange students. What an amazing group of teens! Just another example that this generation is going to change the world 💚 #onceateacheralwaysateacher #ihopetheylearnafractionofwhatiamlearningfromthem #compassusa
Tag Archives: crochet
Living for the Pockets
Well friends, it has been almost a month since my last post. When going back to work full time, I had high hopes of still being able to post each day. Now I’m thinking I may have been in the … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized
Tagged backyard, crochet, crocheting, DIY, eco friendly, ferment, fermenting, garden, gardening, gardens, growing, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade yogurt, homemaker, homemaking, kefir, kids, knit, knitting, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, soap, soapmaking, sustainable, sustainable living, water kefir, yogurt
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At This Moment
At this moment I am… ~continuing to stitch away at some new dish wash cloths. ~very thankful I got caught up on all things school yesterday. I feel that I can take a big breath and a sigh of relief. … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized
Tagged A Year of Pies, Ashley English, brewing, Cooked, crochet, DIY, eco friendly, fermenting, fresh, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade kombucha, homemade pie, homemaker, homemaking, kids, kombucha, make, making, mama, Michael Pollan, mindfulness, mom, mother, recipe, sustainable, sustainable living
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Sleep Hats
As I’ve mentioned this past week or so, my littlest one has asked for a “sleep hat” for Christmas. Now, I’m not sure what exactly a sleep hat is exactly. All I know is that she requested a nice comfy … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, Holistic Living, Sustainable Living
Tagged Christmas, Christmas hats, crochet, crocheted hat, crocheted hats, crocheting, DIY, eco friendly, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade Christmas present, homemade Christmas presents, homemaker, homemaking, kids, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, sustainable, sustainable living
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At This Moment
At this moment, I am… ~preparing my eldest’s Girl Scout Daisy smock. Today is her first Daisy meeting, and I am just praying her little cough from last night is better this morning so she is able to attend. She … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living, Sustainable Living
Tagged crochet, Daisy, dessert, DIY, eco friendly, food, freezing, fresh, Girl Scouts, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemaker, homemaking, kids, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, sewing, sustainable, sustainable living
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Just Go With It
Yes, it is March 27th. Yes, it is Spring. Yes, we are completely snow-covered and freezing. I’ve decided I need to move to the positive of this situation instead of dwelling on the negative. So, woolens it is. Why not … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, DIY, Holistic Living, Sustainable Living
Tagged crochet, Dane County Farmers' Market, DIY, farmer, farmer's market, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, Shade Blue Acres, sustainable, sustainable living, wool, wool yarn
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Welcome 2013
Our amarylis stretched her pedals wide to greet 2013 last Tuesday. I couldn’t believe she chose this day to awaken, but it seemed to represent a fresh start for our family. We needed a bit of freshness around these parts, … Continue reading
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Tagged amarylis, book, books, crochet, DIY, eco friendly, family, games, garden, gardening, gardens, growing, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, New Year, sustainable, sustainable living
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The Gift of Homemade
The season of gift-giving is upon us, and this year we have decided to take a different approach to our most-loved holiday. We hope to create many of our gifts with our very own hands, thus giving our friends and … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Holistic Living, Sewing, Sustainable Living
Tagged crochet, crocheting, DIY, eco friendly, fresh, gift ideas, handmade, handmade gift ideas, handmade gifts, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade gift ideas, homemade gifts, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, sew, sewing, soap, soap making, sustainable, sustainable living
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