The Joyful Saboteur’s Handbook is the follow-up zine to How to Survive the Fall of Democracy with Joy and Whimsy in Your Heart. The first zine focused on staying human in unprecedented times. This one focuses on real life acts of resistance that people have used to challenge authority. Inside you’ll find real examples of […]
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MUSE: How to Homeschool with Zines
Rhythms of the Year: Summer is the first in a 4 part series filled with inspiration for the warmest time of year. Inside you’ll find herbs for summer, rituals, no-oven recipes, food justice reflections, and more! This first issue explores the the real rhythm of summer – the joy, the abundance, and even the sweat. […]
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Mustache Jar Cozy Tutorial
Ok, I admit it, I’m just in love with little mustaches on everything! That and googly eyes. This is an idea that I’ve had floating around for a long time. If you don’t love the idea of the mustache applique, feel free to embroider anything you like on this jar cozy! Speaking of cozy – […]
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Upcycled Wool Sweater Hot Water Bottle Cozy Tutorial
Do you love your hot water bottle as much as I love mine? I fill it with almost boiling water and slide it between the sheets on cold winter nights and then my bed is toasty when I climb in. All night, I keep the water bottle near my feet so that they stay so […]
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A White Girl’s Guide to Living with Curly Hair
This limited edition zine is a short, personal guide to living with curly white girls’ hair – especially when no one is there to show you how! It’s a shorter zine, but it’s packed with practical tips, busted myths, and lived experiences. From washing less often to ditching the towel, it shares what has actually […]
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MUSE: Being Alive and Chronically Ill
Edition 5 is a practical and honest look at the daily life of a chronically ill person- what it feels like, how we adapt to fit the world, and why so many people still don’t understand. It’s full of comfort rituals sharp commentary, lived experiences. and low-effort recipes for people who live with chronic illness […]
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10 Sauces for Rice & Bean Bowls
Many budget-conscious people depend on rice and bean or other grain bowls for meals every week. In our family, we have a bowl meal at least once a week (and often twice!) because they are easy, filling, and inexpensive. Rice cooks effortlessly in the rice cooker, and beans can come from a can or be […]
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20+ Recipes Using Ingredients from Food Banks & Food Pantries
The government shut down seems to show no sign of letting up, and it’s going to affect millions of people who rely on SNAP dollars to buy meals. Once the funds they have are all gone, many people will have to rely on food pantries throughout the United States. Food pantries can give out a […]
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Date Caramel Sauce
Speaking of apples, it is full on apple season now here, and it is glorious! I love apples and I’m always looking for more ways to use them. And what is a more classic way to enjoy apples than to dip them in caramel? But before we go any further, I need you to know […]
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Apple Ginger Coleslaw
Here in Oregon, we’re blessed to have access all year round to the underrated vegetable – cabbage. But apples don’t start to show up until September. And then, we have so many amazingly delicious apples! I know you probably rolled your eyes when I said that cabbage is underrated – but hear me out. Cabbage […]
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