• This concludes my series on essential houseplant supplies and care tips. You can access my downloadable PDF here for the info from all four parts in one place. As you care for your plant, you’ll need to check it regularly to keep it growing in the best conditions. In this fourth installment of our series,

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  • Whether you’re new to the green scene or a seasoned botanist, caring for your leafy companions can be both an art and a science. Here’s how to keep your houseplants thriving, from the moment they join your family to their ongoing care. Acclimating Your New Plant First things first, when you bring home a new

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  • After covering the essentials for starting with houseplants, let’s dive into some nice-to-have items that can elevate your plant care game. These aren’t strictly necessary but can make a significant difference in how healthy your plants stay and how much time you spend on plant care. Clear Pots Clear pots are fantastic for monitoring root

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  • Bringing a new plant home is an exciting thing, and there are a few things you need on hand to get started. In this post, I’ll list all the no-fuss needs for every beginner. I would consider all of these to be essentials and, most importantly, budget friendly. You might be surprised to find that

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  • Herbal Salves

    Herbal Salves

    Making herbal salves is a simple way to keep your medicine chest stocked and it’s something I really enjoy. My love of salves started when I finally decided to formulate a better (read: petroleum free) alternative to Aquaphor for my kiddos’ eczema. I was not impressed with my first iteration of stovetop-infused oil, so I

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  • Coffee & My Latest Experiment

     I have had a love-hate relationship with coffee for most of my life. Throw in hormones, stress and just life in general and it hasn’t always been kind to me. I’m not sure I realized how much the quality of the coffee I was consuming was actually to blame. I decided to finally buy some

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  • Vegan Chuy’s Ranch Dip

    1 cup cilantro leaves, large stems removed 1/2 cup pickled Jalapenos 2 tablespoons juice from pickled Jalapenos 1 cup vegannaise 1/2 C plain Cashew yogurt 1 heaping tablespoon dry ranch seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 T lime juice (fresh) 1/4 cup coconut milk plus 2 T of pickle juice Add all

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  • This is one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes. It has become the requested dish for me to bring to potlucks and parties. I credit the extreme amount of dairy that I manage to stuff in this dish. It’s a pretty quick recipe if you toss your potatoes in the oven while you prep

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  • Chipotle Shrimp Salad

    When I worked for a catering company as one of my first jobs, shrimp poboys were a popular catered sandwich choice. Up until that point, I, along with my siblings, believed seafood was terrible and wouldn’t touch it. However, one day at work there were extra sandwiches and the one I got happened to be

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  • These pancakes whip up quickly and give the classic diner pancakes a run for their money. The dairy free yogurt adds a little sweetness and helps with the texture without weighing the batter down. The merengue adds the fluffiness it needs without altering the cooking technique. These get eaten before the morning is over and

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