A compassionate, mindful way of life.
Since the beginning of September I’ve been going through pumpkin puree like it’s my job, and Josh supported this madness and came home with a case of it. I’m normally pretty good about waiting until the official season to crack open my first can….But not this year. We’ve been making these oats for nearly two…
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Happy Autumn and happy October, my friends! Oh! And happy Friday! I know I say this every year, but I absolutely adore this season. As I’m typing this, the sun is highlighting the golden leaves on the tree outside of my window, and there’s a crispness to the air that my body has been craving.…
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Happy September, my friends! Just like that, another month flew by as we inch closer to the next season. I’m ready for it. August was hot and smoky, but we had some fun adventures and got out when we could. We’ve been slowly easing back into a bit of our homeschool routine, but for the…
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Happy August, my friends! I hope this past month was good to you ❤️ and that this post finds you with a happy heart. July was exceptionally hot here, and wildfire season got an earlier start than usual…BUT we managed to get outside every day and enjoy mostly blue skies. Josh and I celebrated our…
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Hello, my friends! Happy summer and happy JULY! My apologies for skipping May’s roundup, but I just wasn’t in the right headspace to sit and write. The passion and enthusiasm wasn’t there, and I didn’t want to mindlessly pound out some words; didn’t want it to come across as me just checking a box. There…
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Happy May, my friends! I hope this post finds you in good spirits ❤️ Spring is well under way here with trees in bloom, an abundance of dandelion puffballs for Willow to disperse, and a rare appearance of rain. April brought many outdoor adventures for us so we could revisit some of our favorite places:…
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Hello, my friends and Happy Spring! With all of the windows open here at home, the neighborhood kids playing outside, the sun warming the sidewalk, and cold-brew steeping in the fridge, it feels like the start of summer! I can’t help but get distracted while typing up this monthly post. We were blessed with a…
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If you’re more of a minimal ingredients kind of person, you’ll probably be fairly intimidated by the list below. BUT if you’re a fan of a good clean out the fridge/pantry type of recipe, then I think this is right up your alley. Especially if you’re looking for a way to add a bunch of…
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Hello, my friends! Happy March and last few weeks of winter. I hope this post finds you well, in both health and spirits. It seems like last month was a rough one for many weather wise between the snow and frigid temps, but I hope things are looking up and spring comes early. I wanted…
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If there’s anything you read here on this blog, please let it be this. If you’re new to this space of mine, I hope you start here…If you’ve been following along and have shared in my struggles, I hope this message shines a light. I know 2020 left us facing many difficult, challenging times, and…
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