Holistic Homemaking
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Gratitude in the Details
A practice of restoration, one overlooked detail at a time. What if the secret to a vibrant home isn’t new furniture or fresh paint, but simply noticing—and loving—the overlooked details? Dr. Joe Dispenza speaks of “loving another into life” as a healing technique. I’ve found that the same is true of our spaces: we love Continue reading
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Dust, Dignity, and the Divine
Cleaning homes is a beautiful thing. Many people see it as drudgery, the bottom of the barrel. They see someone pushing a mop and all they see is someone pushing a mop. But the deep value of cleaning homes is in the why. Why do we need to clean our home, outside of the obvious, Continue reading
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Gratitude on the Plate: How Blessing Your Food Nourishes You Twice
We are often inspired when we go on road trips to visit friends and loved ones, and they dish out their very best, family-loved meals. My step-son got his favorite Zuppa Toscana for his birthday, and I’ll be making it soon. His wife served up Blueberry Dutch Baby for breakfast, and I’ve added it to Continue reading
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Five Reasons To Make Decluttering a Top Spring Priority
Spring is synonymous with renewal—a chance to embrace fresh energy and let go of what no longer serves us. Decluttering your space goes beyond aesthetics; it’s a profound act of self-care and transformation. Here are five compelling reasons to prioritize decluttering this spring: This spring, let decluttering be your first step toward a brighter, more Continue reading
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A Hygge House
“That house was a perfect house, whether you like food or sleep, or storytelling or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all. Merely to be there was a cure for weariness, fear, and sadness.” This was written by J. R. R. Tolkien. The last sentence is of particular Continue reading
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A Fresh Look Around: Love of Place
As you read this, imagine that it is your first time in whatever room of your home you are in. Look around with fresh new eyes. Does anything look out of place? Does anything look like it belongs in another room? Are there things that need to be thrown away? Would surfaces benefit from dusting, Continue reading
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The Heart of Green Living: Home Cleanliness
In the serene embrace of the home, where we seek refuge and comfort, the essence of green living begins with the simple yet profound act of cleanliness. A clean home is not just a reflection of how we care for our surroundings, but also a testament to our commitment to a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Continue reading
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The Importance of Doing
Whatever we seek for our holistic well-being: peace, happiness, comfort, ease of suffering, etc., the pathway is less about visualizing and more about doing. The vision shapes itself as we work within our physical environment one micro-step at a time, moved by what is meaningful to us in any given moment. Time is more precious Continue reading
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From Control to Comfort: Creating a Home That Breathes
We can have our home, our micro-world completely clean, orderly and organized into perfect cubes, complete with labels. We can manage our days by the hour, assign chores, prepare meals in advance, and snag every dust bunny out of the air before it lands. If this sounds like you, then I am here to encourage Continue reading
