Hello, Reader, Whew, what a whirlwind! This month truly flew by. How were your holidays? Now that the chaos of Christmas is over, I'm ready to sink into winter. This is the best time to focus on rest, and as someone who practices seasonal slow living, this is an essential part of my annual rhythm. I'll even be taking the next week off from posting new recipes and the regular hamster wheel of content creation to get some time away from my phone and social media and spend more time with my...
11 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hello, Reader, Happy Christmas Eve Eve!I made a spur of the moment decision three weeks ago to post 24 different homemade holiday gifts this month - one for every day leading up to Christmas. Was this the best idea? I'm not sure, but I had a GREAT time and have met thousands and thousands of new folks as a result. But I just published the final recipe, and wanted to give you the FULL list all in one handy spot. 1.Hot Chocolate in a Jar 2. Beeswax Candles 3. Flavored Whipped Honey 4. Wooden...
15 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hello, Reader, Winter Solstice officially occurs tomorrow morning (7:03 am my time), and I think that's close enough to start feeling excited about it!That means we are about to enter the longest night of the year, and after this point, we will gradually get 1-2 minutes of daylight every day until we reach the spring equinox. We made it! The longest, darkest part of the year will be over tonight; then, we'll be moving back into the light. I have a few posts about this that you may enjoy, like...
18 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader! Have you ever heard of a "hot caramel?" Think hot chocolate, but ditch the cocoa and add caramel instead. It's rich and creamy, but only requires a couple of ingredients - caramelized sugar, dry milk powder, cornstarch, and salt. And if the thought of making caramel sugar intimidates you, please be brave! It's way easier than it looks and doesn't have to come out great. (Even if it's clumpy, it will still blend into a powder just fine). I love serving it with a little espresso for...
27 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader! I didn't know this recipe would explode the internet, but it sure has! At least my little corner... Over 40,000 people have seen this post in the last 24 hours, which seems impossible! It's a recipe inspired by something I used to do in college to make cheap coffee taste better - douse it in cinnamon. The cinnamon improved the flavor greatly, and made it SO warm and cozy. Honestly, I still crave it this way and make it often! But I realized this could easily become a holiday...
29 days agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader! If you cook with a lot of wooden utensils, then you probably already know what happens if you donโt take care of the wood. It splits in half or breaks, ruining a perfectly good tool. This homemade two-ingredient wood butter recipe will keep your favorite spoons in good shape so you can enjoy them for years to come. It also happens to be a fantastic homemade holiday gift that your friends and family will enjoy just as much! Read the Post View the Labels *To download the labels,...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader! Looking for another homemade holiday gift to add to your list? This hot chocolate in a jar is a must-make! I have a basic recipe you can use, but then I include 5 different flavor variations to make it your own. Plus, there are free printable labels you can attach to the jars. Aren't they cute? Read the Post View the Labels *To download the labels, simply click the button above then click the download icon in the top right corner to save the file to your device. I recommend...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Saturday! How was your Thanksgiving? With December just around the corner, I know many of us are thinking about gifts. I'd love to share some inspiration to make this holiday season slower and more handmade than ever! I just published a list of 45+ Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas and have plenty more that I'm working on to add to the list. To celebrate, I've also decided to share my holiday gift ebook for FREE for the next couple of weeks. If you'd like your own copy, simply...
about 1 month agoย โขย 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy Sunday! How is it possibly Thanksgiving this week? Honestly, I'm barely making it to the holiday this year. We've had multiple family members with medical issues this month, and unfortunately, my husband's grandma passed away just a few days ago. She basically became an adoptive grandma to me over the years after I lost both of my own, and we shared similar passions for spending time with family, cooking from scratch, and collecting vintage glassware. Although it feels hard...
about 2 months agoย โขย 2 min read