Reduce Reuse Recycle & Waste
I am a major advocate for reduce and reuse. I recycle what I have reused so many times it no longer serves, and often I find creative solutions to turning waste into a usable resource. Like my most...
View ArticleDIY sundried cherry tomatoes
I actually didn’t grow a garden this year. It is the largest drought recorded in Californian history. Since there are a large selection of small, organic farms to shop from in the area, I decided to...
View ArticleDIY Wildfoods: Manzanita Sugar
If you are a foodie who doesn’t get much in the way of sugary sweet treats then manzanita sugar might be the perfect addition to that little something you crave. Autumn is a beautiful time of year in...
View ArticleMustard Seeds and Tumeric
It saddens me to notice a spice rack collecting dust in a kitchen. For thousands of years, in cultures across the world, spices are not only a yummy addition to everyday meals, but also aid in our...
View ArticleDIY Springtime Seedling Garden Starts
Springtime is exciting. With the return of the birds and the bees to our neighborhoods, so too is the sun warmer and the day stretching longer. Here in California, our Daylight Saving Time sprung...
View ArticleDIY Wild-crafted Homemade Herbal Healing Salve
Happy Earth Day! What a wonderful reason to get out and about into Nature and see what wonderful gifts our Mother Earth has to share. Spring has Sprung. With the season changes, the fresh grasses and...
View ArticleDIY Make your own Paper Tutorial
Making paper is a fun way to reuse old newspapers to create a unique piece of art for a gift. Not only are you reusing items that would otherwise be wasted, but you are eliminating additional waste...
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