Happy 2026! Downtown Lex annual NYE celebration As one year ends and another begins, do you ever find yourself in a reflective space? I'm not one to make resolutions or set goals but I have been trying to navigate what I want my business to look like in 2026. As you may have noticed, weekly emails and actively sharing about my business on social media have take a back seat since beginning a full time job. Here's where I could use your help! I would love if you replied to this email and shared...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Where's the balance? It's snow magical My weekly email habits have fallen off the deep end and are no where to be found. In this season of managing a full time job and having time for anything else, I've sacrificed a lot. The other day, I had the realization that I can't expect myself to do all the things I was doing before I had a full time job. I simply don't have the same amount of time. And that's okay! The morning go by quickly as we rush to get out the door. The evenings are filled with...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Every day I'm puzzlin' This is my favorite time of year to do puzzles because the days of sunlight are shorter and the cold weather keeps me inside where it's cozy. So I'm going to keep this short and sweet because I want to get back to my puzzle! Thank you for being part of my online community. Some of you have been here since the beginning. Some of you are friends in real life. I'm grateful for all of you as well as the support and encouragement you provide. However you're celebrating...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Flowers on the holmestead When we returned from our visit to Oregon last week, I was so sad to find some spoiled food in our fridge (fresh summer peaches!). It reminded me how easy it is to buy more than what we need—especially when there is seasonal produce galore everywhere. Are you someone that does this? Shops with your stomach and assumes it will all be consumed before going bad? Even throwing away rotten tomatoes that I grew pulls at my heart strings. (We have have 10 gallons of...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Took a walk down memory lane Last week I went to visit an old college friend who lives in the same town where we attended school. She was getting married over the weekend and I wanted to spend time with her before the big day. Walking down the streets and witnessing all the changes that have happened in the last 10 years was a gift. I remembered visiting the library for the first time and using my local address to become a member. It was exhilarating! Once I moved off campus and went to the...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello from Oregon! staying with family and watching my best friend get married I’m all about thrifting something first before buying it new.Keeping products in circulation is a great way to reduce your waste in a tangible way.This year I've started teaching sourdough to our local community via an in-person workshop. A few days before the workshop, I visit our local kitchen supply store to purchase a few items I recommend for sourdough baking so that students can conveniently buy them right...
5 months ago • 1 min read
I say 🤷🏽♀️ Someone shared this on my youtube channel and it's given me lots to think about. What would I do if the recycling center just takes everything to the landfill? He might be right. I'm sure this is happening around the world. You may feel frustration, be discouraged or see it the same way! Does that mean I'm going to stop trying to reduce my waste? Absolutely not. It does encourage me to not rely solely on recycling centers to do so. The slogan goes: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Which is...
6 months ago • 1 min read
The other day, a friend reached out because she had swapped some plastic containers for glass jars and wasn't sure how to dispose of the old plastic ones. My suggestion was for her to donate them to the thrift store or post them on her local buy nothing page. You never know who can take your trash and turn it into a treasure! Here's how we wrapped the conversation. She said, "Very small steps here but trying." I want you to remember this, too. That's how change happens. When you take one...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Apparently it's national farmers market week! So much produce picked last week! Visiting the farmer's market is one of my all time favorite activities. I don't go as much as I'd like because I often want to purchase something from every vendor and, well, that can get expensive. Supporting your local market might be one of the best ways to promote a sustainable lifestyle. You are helping close the loop from farmer to consumer, supporting their livelihood and get to eat with the seasons—meaning...
6 months ago • 1 min read