Radical Homemaking and Urban Farming are two topics under the general umbrella of Homesteading, or more specifically, Urban Homesteading. Radical homemaking is a lifestyle that focuses on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community, moving away from consumerism and materialism. It’s about using traditional domestic skills to build a more just and sustainable society. Unlike urban farming, which […]
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What is Urban Homesteading?
Urban homesteading is all about living sustainably and becoming more self-sufficient while still being in the city or suburbs. It involves activities that help you reduce your reliance on outside resources, take care of the environment, and build stronger communities right where you live. My goal is to help people start their own urban homesteads, […]
Hearts Out And About Mini Zine
Experience the charm of my special edition zine, “Hearts Out and About.” This handmade, pocket-sized treasure features my personal photography of hearts found in unexpected places, paired with lovely and inspiring quotes about the heart. Perfect for carrying a bit of love and beauty with you wherever you go. Always free shipping!
Grilled Cheese Day Mini Zine
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day with my special edition zine! Packed with delicious recipes, heartfelt quotes, creative ideas, and charming artwork, this zine is a tribute to everyone’s favorite comfort food: grilled cheese sandwiches. Perfect for cheese lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Free shipping included!
MUSE: On Comfort Food
Discover the magic of culinary comfort with my heartfelt zine, “Comfort with Food.” This zine explores the emotional power of food through personal stories, cherished recipes, and thoughtful reflections. It showcases how cooking and sharing meals can bring solace and connection. Inside, you’ll find touching narratives like a mother comforting her daughter by baking cookies, […]
MUSE: On Creativity
Issue 1 is finally here! It’s all about Creativity! I’ve always valued creativity as part of my identity, and I want to inspire your creativity as well. This issue has a lot of personal articles about my relationship with creativity, but also articles about harnessing your own creativity, even if you don’t feel like you’re […]
Learn And Create – Corvids
Sources: What in the World is a Corvid? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passerine https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corvid https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae https://www.animalia.bio/northwestern-crow Meet The Corvids https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/taxonomy/Corvidae https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/birds/corvids-of-the-british-isles https://www.oiseaux-birds.com/page-family-corvidae.html Corvids in Myths and Legends https://www.mythosblog.org/post/corvids-as-symbols-of-misfortune https://corvidresearch.blog/2015/11/15/why-the-crow-is-black-and-other-mythology/ https://www.scienceandpandas.com/magpies-ravens-crows-the-evidence-evolution-behind-corvid-cognition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvidae Corvid Themed Yoga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakasana Fun Facts: https://corvidresearch.blog/2015/10/25/5-corvid-facts-that-will-surprise-you/ https://naturenotesblog.blogspot.com/2021/12/compelling-corvids-8-interesting-facts.html?m=1 https://www.ranker.com/list/smart-bird-corvids-facts/chase-christy Why Do Crows Collect Shiny Things? https://corvidresearch.blog/faqs-about-crows/comment-page-1/ https://www.farmersalmanac.com/how-smart-are-crows-119776 https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31604026 Watch this Documentary about Corvids What Can Humans Learn […]
Chalk Painting with Kids
It’s summer time! It’s a perfect time of year to pull out the big messy art projects that look like a lot of fun, but require a lot of cleaning up or a lot of space. Take the projects outside! Use a hose for clean up, use the yard for space. And let the kids […]
How to Make Your Own Stamp
I fell in love with block printing many years ago. I love creating my own stamps and lino prints. The logo for this site was created with block printing. I use block prints in my collage artworks a lot of the time. Here are instructions on how to make simple stamp. You can expand on […]
How To Make A Mini Zine
I love making Zines! Zines are self-published magazines or booklets. They can be on any subject, and there are lots of different formats. They generally have a small circulation- you might make one copy, or you might make a bunch. In the olden days before computers, zines were created all by hand, with typewriters or […]