PLANT FOR THE GARDEN - PRICKLY ASH

July 24, 2023

Prickly Ash, scientifically known as Zanthoxylum americium, is a fascinating native plant of Minnesota that holds a special place in both ecological and cultural spheres. This unique plant is often mistaken for the ash tree due to its name, but it actually belongs to the olive family. My first encounter with its distinctive berries was like stepping into a new world of flavors and sensations. My daughter's...
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DISCOVER NEW SOAP CREATIONS AT THE RIVERWALK THIS SATURDAY

July 20, 2023

As I sat in my booth at the Riverwalk, reflecting on the joyful faces of the kids who often visit my table, an idea sparked in my mind that would merge fun with functionality. I envisioned creating a line of soaps specifically designed for children, transforming an ordinary bath time into an extraordinary adventure. The first product to emerge from this whimsical concept was a soap shaped like a real...
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TRANSFORMING OUR GARDEN INTO A PARTY PARADISE

July 17, 2023

After years of thinking about it, my daughter and I finally transformed our forested backyard into a space for a potluck garden party. With lush native plants and winding trails, our yard had always been enchanting, but the abundant pollinators, stinging insects, and overall natural chaos made hosting a gathering seem too complicated. For some time we wondered how we could invite friends into our...
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OUCH! ACUPUNCTURE

July 4, 2023

For years I've had people tell me I should try acupuncture but I have a severe needle phobia so I've avoided it. I don't care how tiny the needle is, it's still a needle and just knowing it's being stuck into my skin is enough to make me sweat and worry. A few months ago I finally broke down and went for my first treatment. I had such severe anxiety at the time and nothing was helping with the...
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MET WITH A NUTRITIONIST

July 3, 2023

My new doctor has a group of people that are part of her healthcare team and so far everyone she has sent me off to see I've been impressed with. My most recent appointment was with a nutritionist. She went over my medical record before meeting with me so she had plans for me the moment we sat down to speak to each other. First priority is to find foods I can tolerate and gain weight so she had...
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LAWN BE GONE!

July 2, 2023

 In 2020 we removed a large portion of our front lawn and today we have just about 1/4 left to remove before it's all gone. We filled the empty space in with 90% native plants and have been very pleased with how it turned out. We aren't strangers to replacing non natives with natives. When we moved into our home nearly 16 years ago our entire backyard was buckthorn. It was an extension of...
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THE NEW WEBSITE IS ALMOST READY

I have a new website! It's not quite ready yet. I expect to be done with it around July 9th since I'll be finished tweaking it sooner than I thought. I originally planned for maybe the first of August but things are coming together quickly so I'll announce when I have all the soaps uploaded to the site so people can check it out. For now I'll have bath bombs, cold processed soap, and knitted wash...
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