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Last night I had the pleasure of hosting an event honoring and celebrating Rockford-area senior artists. This journey of coordinating Aroha Philanthropy’s Artful Aging Program through the YMCA has been truly magical. The conversations I have had over the course of the last year with our participants tell me that art is truly transformational. These programs not only enabled men and women to venture out of their homes and learn (or rediscover) a new skill set, but gave them a safe space in which to share stories with one another of life’s trials and triumphs.💚 #artcantransformlives #artcantransformtheworld #rockriverymca #rockfordillinois #rockfordrocksDinner prep 🌿 #rootvegetables #rootveggies #homegrown #urbanhomestead #homestead #homegrown #growityourselfMy youngest decided to experiment with homemade gluten free pasta, so she busted out my Nona’s old school ravioli maker 😍👩🏼🍳 #urbanhomestead #homeschool #makeityourself #homeschoolkids #oldworlditalianwithatwistGuys, we are having so much fun down at the @rockriverymca 🙌🏻 Come down and join us! We will be here until 8 PM #saturdaynightfun #rockriverymca #lovemyjob #rockfordrocksBring your kids and come hang out with me tomorrow night!!! 🙌🏻😘 This event is going to be beyond amazing, so you don’t want to miss it! (The festivities have been moved inside to the main basketball courts because of the cold weather forecasted for tomorrow.) @kam_b_killn_em #rockriverymca #rockfordrocks #saturdayvibes #lovemyjobThis year for homeschool, my father-in-law is working on woodworking skills with the girls. This is their first completed project! So awesome! #toobeautifultobeoutside #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschoolingmomKind of can’t wait for this event 🙌🏻🧘🏼♀️🙌🏻#rockriverymca #yogakombuchaandbreakfast #rockfordrocks @taunia_mayWhen your pumpkin vines reach all the way to the garden gate 🍂🧡🍂 #firstdayofautumn #firstdayoffall #urbanhomestead #homestead #growityourself#homeschoollife #homeschooling #homeschoolingmom #upnorth #wisconsinlove 🍂🍄🍁
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Retreat
Despite the grey, drab day, my girls and I were teeming with excitement last Wednesday as we slowly drove down Rockton Road, where the path before us turned from asphalt to crunchy limestone gravel beneath our tires. We knew we … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living
Tagged Angelic Organics, Angelic Organics Learning Center, baby goats, Farm Camp, Farmer John, goat milk, goats, holistic, holistic living, homestead, homesteading, Illinois, kids, learngrowconnect, mindful, mindfulness, organic, organic farming, Overnight Farm Camp, retreat, Rockford, Rockton, summer camp, sustainable, sustainable farming, yoga retreat
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Honey Lavender Walnuts
My girls and I have really been trying to adjust our eating habits throughout the school day. Instead of snacking on crackers, pretzels and tortilla chips, we are trying to move our snacking to the non-processed variety. This … Continue reading
10 Years
This year marked a pretty big milestone in the Fagan house. This Thanksgiving was our tenth year hosting our favorite of all holidays. We love Thanksgiving because it is a time to truly appreciate family, without the distraction of gifts … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian cuisine, Asian fusion, gratitude, holistic, home, homemade, homemaker, make, mindful, mindfulness, Rumi, Rumi quote, Rumi's thoughts on gratitude, thanks, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving dinner
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More Than a Party
A few months ago, while nestled in my bed reading an issue of my favorite magazine, Taproot, I happened upon a lovely little piece written by Amanda Riley about a gathering called a “Swap Party.” The concept and spirit behind … Continue reading
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Tagged Amanda Riley, build, build community, building community, community, community of makers, holistic, holistic living, homegrown, homemade, make, making, mama, mindfulness, swap, swap party, Taproot, Taproot Magazine, unity
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Brassicas: My Beloveds
A few months back I shared my love of cabbage with all of you. But maybe I wasn’t being specific enough, or not general enough, depending upon how you look at it. In actuality I harbor a secret love for … Continue reading
Posted in Recipe
Tagged at home cooking, backyard, brassicas, Brassicas: Cooking the world's healthiest vegetables, broccholi, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, collard greens, cooking, garden, gardening, genus, healthy vegetables, homegrown, homegrown food, homesteading, kale, kale fried rice, Laura B. Russell, make it yourself, mama, mindfulness, mom, mustard greens, urban homestead, vegetarian, vegetarian cooking, vegetarian recipes
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Create
I have been thinking deeply lately about the notion of creating. In a world of increasing destruction and devastation, the simple act of creating something, creating anything really, is cathartic. At our homeschool co-op I teach a writing and an … Continue reading
Posted in Holistic Living
Tagged art, artistic, artistic movement, arts and crafts, craft, crafting, create, creation, DIY, holistic, holistic living, homeschooling, homeschooling mom, make, making, making of a home, mindfulness, mom, mother, rough cut wood, string art, string art project, string art project idea, woodworking
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Recharge
A while back a friend said to me, “In an airplane emergency, first you must put on your own oxygen mask, then help those around you. Have you put on your life mask first?” Since December, I have diligently tried … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard garden, garden, gardening, green space, holistic, holistic living, homestead, homesteading, mama, Manitowish Waters, mindfulness, mother, Northwoods, self care, sustainable, sustainable living, Wisconsin
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