Creating a Backyard Sanctuary
Creating a sanctuary doesn’t require acres of land. It begins with a simple decision to make the space you have a little more welcoming for wildlife, for the animals in your care, and for yourself.
Tiny Camper, Big Exhale
Sometimes the best weekends don’t need an itinerary. Come along as we slow down, wander the campground, cook simple meals, and rediscover why our tiny camper has become our favorite place to exhale.
Coming Home to Acorn & Birch
After a quiet season away, I’m returning to Acorn & Birch with a renewed focus on slow living, seasonal inspiration, and finding joy in the simple moments.
Homemade Bird Seed Cakes
Here is an easy recipe that you can throw together with things you probably have in the pantry. Home Bird Seed Cakes 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup oats 1 1/2 – 2 cups bird seed Add shortening and peanut butter into a microwave safe bowl. Melt the shortening and peanut butter…
Making Soap at Home is Easier Than You Think
I have been putting off making soap because I was terrified of working with lye. I finally decided I had procrastinated long enough, and it was time. I suited up in all my safety gear and dove in. It was easier than I thought, and I’ve been making a steady supply since I gave it…
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Bars Recipe
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! These Lucky Charm Bars are so easy to throw together and they make the perfect little sugary snack. Every holiday we take the opportunity to make something for my brother to bring in for his staff. We appreciate how much they care for Josh every day. It is just a small…
March in the Garden
Guys, I have been struggling through January and February. Anyone else? This year has seemed especially hard. Everyday has been a real effort to get out of bed and get moving. It has been cold. I’m pretty sure the dark days made me feel the same. I own my own business. It is amazing most…
Always Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop
You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? I would wonder what was going to go wrong. This has not always been my feelings around great news, but that seems like a long time ago. Before cancer barged into our lives. Over the past few years my life has drastically…
Just a Little Winter Update
Just a little winter update. I have been busy during this quiet time of year. I started my early tomatoes and they are going strong. I also have some onions and celery sprouting. My celery plants will be graduating to a bigger pots soon. First round of peppers will be getting started this week. I…
My Hobbies Haven’t Changed
Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Most of my hobbies have stuck with me. They have just changed to match my age. I have always read but my interests have expanded. I still love to be outside, hiking is a thing I do every day. I was…
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