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Each week, we share simple ideas, seasonal reflections, and timeless skills from the kitchen and garden. Whether it’s how to start baking with sourdough, tips for saving seeds, or ways to slow down and savor the everyday — this space is here to inspire.

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The Cup of Spiced Tea I Couldn’t Forget — and Had to Recreate

The Cup of Spiced Tea I Couldn’t Forget — and H...

There was a tea I drank last fall and winter that I haven’t stopped thinking about. I found myself looking forward to autumn just knowing I’d be able to sip...

The Cup of Spiced Tea I Couldn’t Forget — and H...

There was a tea I drank last fall and winter that I haven’t stopped thinking about. I found myself looking forward to autumn just knowing I’d be able to sip...

Cozy Fall Hobby: Sewing a Wardrobe on a Budget

Cozy Fall Hobby: Sewing a Wardrobe on a Budget

Discover how to build a unique, handmade wardrobe this fall without breaking the bank. In this post, I share how I used thrifted and discounted materials to sew three custom...

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Cozy Fall Hobby: Sewing a Wardrobe on a Budget

Discover how to build a unique, handmade wardrobe this fall without breaking the bank. In this post, I share how I used thrifted and discounted materials to sew three custom...

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Late-Season Sweetness: A Homemade No-Pectin Peach Jam Recipe

Late-Season Sweetness: A Homemade No-Pectin Pea...

Despite the arrival of September and its cooler mornings, peach season is still going strong here in Dubuque, Iowa — at least on our little homestead. This year’s late harvest...

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Late-Season Sweetness: A Homemade No-Pectin Pea...

Despite the arrival of September and its cooler mornings, peach season is still going strong here in Dubuque, Iowa — at least on our little homestead. This year’s late harvest...

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Slow Down for Fall: Seasonal Living Without the Spending

Slow Down for Fall: Seasonal Living Without the...

With autumn upon us, I can’t help but notice how seasonal content seems to be bleeding into every part of life — from endless fall decor videos on YouTube to...

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Slow Down for Fall: Seasonal Living Without the...

With autumn upon us, I can’t help but notice how seasonal content seems to be bleeding into every part of life — from endless fall decor videos on YouTube to...

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From Garden to Teacup: Crafting An Herbal Tea Blend

From Garden to Teacup: Crafting An Herbal Tea B...

I’ve made a limited batch of my handcrafted herbal tea blend, and I’ll be offering it for sale at this Saturday’s Market Day. Every bag contains herbs that were organically...

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From Garden to Teacup: Crafting An Herbal Tea B...

I’ve made a limited batch of my handcrafted herbal tea blend, and I’ll be offering it for sale at this Saturday’s Market Day. Every bag contains herbs that were organically...

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Turn Your Cucumber Harvest into Pickles (with Fermentation, Not Vinegar!)

Turn Your Cucumber Harvest into Pickles (with F...

If your garden is anything like mine, it’s currently overrun with cucumber vines. And if you don’t have a garden, trust me—there is such a thing as too many cucumbers....

Turn Your Cucumber Harvest into Pickles (with F...

If your garden is anything like mine, it’s currently overrun with cucumber vines. And if you don’t have a garden, trust me—there is such a thing as too many cucumbers....