In this week's vlog, I'm sharing how I'm getting ready for fall by saving seeds from some of my annual flowers (including the cutest printable seed packets ever!), decorating the front porch with autumn decor, and the endless house project plans we have for the season as well. If you haven't already, I'd love for ...
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10 Must-Have Herbal Preparations for the Fall Apothecary
Goldenrod fills the waysides with its color. The green leaves are beginning to fade to reds, yellows, oranges, and browns. The mornings and evenings have a chill to them. Cold weather crops are beginning to make their way to meal plans again. Football season is back, and every store you go in is filled with the ...
Kid’s Consignment: Fall & Winter Clothes on a Budget
It's that time of the year — time to plan, shop, and organize my boy's clothes for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. To save money, reduce waste, and have everything ready, I shop for my kid's clothes at a local children's consignment sale. Join me and see how I manage to get clothes ready for all four of my boys ...
Fall Gardening: Saving Annual Seeds
It's that time of the year, friends. Autumn. And with autumn comes so many seasonal living to-dos — many of which are in the garden. When it comes to fall gardening to-dos, there are many. Summer blooms needing to be pruned. Spent annuals needing to be removed (or left if you're into Piet ...
[YouTube] How To Identify And Use Queen Anne’s Lace
I recently wrote an article for the Herbal Academy blog all about a lesser-known but quite useful herb, Queen Anne's lace. In the article, I share how to properly identify Queen Anne's lace from her, sometimes deadly, look-a-likes, some fun folklore surrounding the herb, how it can be used for wellness purposes, and ...
Weekly Vlog: Farmer’s Markets, Antiquing, & Indoor Plants
Join me for a Saturday out at the local Farmer's Market and some local antique stores and see what we bring home with us. I'll also be shopping for some low-light indoor plants for my bedroom, and I'll show you how I'm combining succulents and antiques in a whimsical outdoor garden space. If you haven't already, I'd ...
