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“Life well spent is long.” – Leonardo da Vinci

Home Organic Gardening for Newbies

This is my first year starting seedlings inside. I have historically just waited to plant either seeds or starts outside later in the year as the temperature rises. However, we have seen some growth stunting and even tomatoes with a delayed fruiting stage from planting outdoors too soon (i.e. before the final frost date). So, this year, I attempted…

Shop Small – A Few of My Favorite Things

While we have all spent the past year navigating 2020, officially the nastiest rollercoaster of a year, it has become more important than ever to help and support each other. Even the smallest gestures, such as choosing to shop small this holiday season, may be life changing for someone else. Back in June, I shared a post from author, Leslie…

A Moment of Solitude

I turned 40 during COVID. Definitely not the 40th birthday that I imagined I would have, but it turned out to be an entirely different kind of wonderful. Fortunately, I work for an amazing organization and I was able to take the week of my birthday off for some rest and wellness. In the effort to curb the spread of…

Shakey Graves, a Gentleman from Texas.

First, I would just like to note that when we are once again able, a Shakey Graves show is not one to miss. As a Freckles’ Favorite, Shakey Graves delivers the perfect mix of soul, folk, rock, stage presence and a recognizably unique voice of which I can’t get enough….I’m also NOT just saying this because he…

CBD In Times Of Stress

An Unfamiliar TimeAs the world is well aware, we are in an unfamiliar and stressful time. The fear of an unknown time and what that means for our well-being is weighing on us all. The largest adjustment in our house, as it has been for so many, is the transition to temporary homeschooling a 3rd grader. (Side note…

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

The History of St. Patrick’s DayEach year on March 17th, we celebrate Irish culture on St. Patrick’s Day named for the patron saint of Ireland. St. Patrick is credited for escaping slavery and bringing Christianity to Ireland. The most wide spread legend being that St. Patrick used the Irish clover, the shamrock, to explain the Holy Trinity…

Creative Holiday Gift Idea For Family and Friends!

If you’re anything like me, about this time of year you start having grand ideas for creative gifts for family and loved ones…but, reality sets in and the once grand idea gets watered down to an acceptably fine gift. However, not this year! I found this amazing new app that easily and quickly creates wonderful photo books that…