I love the freshness of a new year and the idea of creating goals versus resolutions. There is something more permanent about a goal or a new habit, and while there is no need for a new year (or month or week!) to create something, it feels good to start in January. This year…
This time of year I love filling our home with the ambiance of flickering light, but I don’t want the toxic chemicals found in scented candles or even the toxins released from unscented paraffin candles. I have purchased pure beeswax candles from Farmer’s Daughter Mercantile in the past (I love them!) and this year…
We made our first batch of elderberry syrup for the season, and I wanted to share how easy it is to make your own! And since everything is better with friends, we made some to share. The homemade recipe is much for affordable than the store-bought ones, and you can control exactly what is…
When I was pregnant with our first son I distinctly remember being paralyzed by the diapering choices in front of me. Who knew there were so many options when it came to covering a tiny bum? I wanted something earth-friendly and safe for such tender skin and decided on cloth diapering. We ended up…
