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When creativity is no longer for us
This June, all my drive to be creative vanished. Up until that point, I’d been creating; prolifically, some might say. My time was spent filming and editing youtube videos, as well as writing substack newsletters, poetry books, news articles, and blog posts. The last few years of my life had almost solely been focused on…
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The beginner’s guide to sustainable foraging
Before we begin: I film videos on herbalism, gardening, crafting, and general life things! You can watch my most recent video here: The beginner’s guide to sustainable foraging Sustainable foraging of your own food is a wonderful way to connect with both yourself and the land you live on. It’s a natural, mindful, and intentional…
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How to celebrate Lughnasadh / Lammas in 2024: Welcoming the Harvest
How to celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas in 2024: Welcoming the Harvest Early August is by far my favorite time of year: the garden is overflowing with vegetables, goldenrod and sunflowers are blooming, and the sun is setting a little earlier each day—autumn is on its way. Along with this time of year comes Lughnasadh, or…
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Herb Profile: Chamomile
Herb profile: chamomile If you’ve ever been lucky enough to see chamomile grow in a garden or in the wild, you know its delicate, white blooms look beautiful sitting atop its long stems. Since chamomile spreads quickly, its not uncommon to see it take over a space—a beautiful scene. Chamomile is a lovely herb in…
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Book Review: Land of Love and Ruins by Oddný Eir
I’m currently in the process of adding my old book reviews to my blog! Keep your eyes open for new book reviews every week. This book review was originally published on Instagram in 2022. Land of Love and Ruins by Oddný Eir I have never read a more beautiful book than Eir’s Land of Love…
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Book Review: Burnout by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
I’m currently in the process of adding my old book reviews to my blog! Keep your eyes open for new book reviews every week. This book review was originally published on Instagram in 2022. Burnout by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski I may only be twenty-nine, but I already know a thing or two about…
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Book Review: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
I’m currently in the process of adding my old book reviews to my blog! Keep your eyes open for new book reviews every week. This book review was originally published on Instagram in 2022. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness I’m not afraid to admit that I judge a book by its cover. Neat designs?…
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Book Review: The Searcher by Tana French
I’m currently in the process of adding my old book reviews to my blog! Keep your eyes open for new book reviews every week. This book review was originally published on Instagram in 2022. The Searcher by Tana French I have a lot to say about this book, but I’d like to start by saying…
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Herb Profile: Calendula
Herb profile: calendula One herb you may not be familiar with yet—but I certainly hope you will be—is calendula, a bright, sunny flower similar to marigolds. Calendula is easy to grow, especially when planted in clumps, leaving a trail of orange and yellow through a garden. While calendula is native to southern Europe, it’s been…
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How to celebrate Litha in 2024: Celebrating the Beginning of Summer
How to celebrate Litha in 2024: celebrating the beginning of summer If you’re lucky—and are in the northern hemisphere—summer has been showing its bright face in your corner of the world. Poppies are blooming, birds are singing in the trees in early morning, and the light is staying just a bit longer each day. Along…
