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My daughters and I tried Hungryroot in an effort to simplify one aspect of life during an incredible busy season. We were really excited to try Hungryroot after reading all about them and their service. But reality and what we read on their website … [Continue reading]
Tomato Pie is super popular at my local farmers market and regularly sells out during tomato season. I keep missing my opportunity to buy one so I bought all the ingredients today and tried it out with both crust and phyllo pastry. I'm loving the … [Continue reading]
By now the news has broken. Dennis and I are divorced. Yes, it is true, I said it, divorced. Or this may be the first you are hearing of it. Some will judge me a sinner. And that’s okay. Others will know we are all sinners, and rest in the fact … [Continue reading]
Love is sharing your popcorn.Charles M. Schulz I love popcorn. End of statement...let's get to the recipe! Well, really, recipes because you need caramel and cheese popcorn to make Chicago Mix. Caramel Popcorn Recipe Ingredients 1 cup … [Continue reading]
My mother was a worrier to her very core. In hospice, before she slipped away into days of silence, she looked me in the eyes and said, “I know you are going to be okay, Kayla.” She shook her head in deep agreement with herself and slipped into … [Continue reading]
February is littered with milestones of loss. On February 7th of last year I was absorbing the waves of grief as my dear friend Holly Port passed away. Last year I posted Shine on Holly Port, Shine On and this year I am sharing her obituary from her … [Continue reading]
I love kitchen gadgets. They are my favorite gift to get and I put my kitchen gadgets to use on a regular basis. I get messages from friends wanting to know what I think of my kitchen gadgets pretty regularly so I thought I'd blog about my favorites … [Continue reading]
I have been making incense for the last few years as Christmas gifts and wanted to share how to make your own. If you like making your own aromatherapy-based products for your home, you can find recipes for Reed Diffusers and Himalayan Salt Potpourri … [Continue reading]
Stacey Haluka and Kayla Fioravanti, co-authors of The Unspoken Truth About Essential Oils have a candid discussion about doTERRA, the Netflix series UnWell, and all things essential oils. … [Continue reading]
In all the noise, no one is listening. In all the debate, no one has ears to hear. Fall silent for a moment and listen. Put your defenses down and hear. We are called to love one another. We are designed to care. The violence of each side’s … [Continue reading]
As many of you know I spent a few years in the bison industry. During that time I manufactured spices to sell with the meat. I run into people and get messages from others asking where they can buy those spices today. For most of them the answer is … [Continue reading]
