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Aloe Vera in Your Garden: Fertilizer, Foliar Spray, Rooting

Grass Valley, CA

As a very low maintenance succulent plant, its probably the case that you have heard of an Aloe Vera. They are generally very forgiving and can be grown indoors and ...

Kitchen Creations

Sourdough Beet Focaccia; Delicious & Beautiful

Grass Valley, CA

Chances are if you didn't explore the world of sourdough pre-quarantine days, you did at some point over the last year. With more at-home-time, keeping a sourdough starter going isn't ...

Around the House

A Fireplace Cover You Will Love Staring At

Truckee, CA

When faced with a 1 year old crawling into our fireplace every time I turned my back, I knew I needed a solution to block him out. Gates that sit ...

Kitchen Creations

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash: A Quick & Easy Dinner

Truckee, CA

Very rarely does a recipe blow me away. Yes, a lot of dinners are delicious, but finding one that is TO DIE FOR is the best. Insert: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed ...

Kitchen Creations

Sourdough Starter Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

Truckee, CA

Well, I am absolutely the weirdo that doesn't LOVE peanut butter. Which is unfortunate for my husband because I never make peanut butter cookies, peanut butter bars, really peanut butter ...

Kitchen Creations

Make Your Own Cashew Milk

Grass Valley, California

In the early 2010’s a new wave of milk alternatives came to fruition. Almond milk was the leader in the nut & plant based milk category; providing a completely dairy-free ...

Kitchen Creations

Homemade Pesto from the Garden

Truckee, California

The true meaning of summer is basil in EVERY recipe. Maybe not every single recipe, but we sure do enjoy basil in pastas, cold salads, veggie sandwiches, and with a ...

Handmade

Small Shops for your Weaving Yarn Obsession

Truckee, CA

The deep world of yarn; something I found easy to become obsessed with very quickly. The perfect craft supply that is not only beautiful to look at, but also soft ...

Around the House Handmade Oils & Herbs

Miracle Baby Balm

Truckee, CA

UPDATE: I know have this salve for sale on Etsy. Check it out here. In the beginning of August last year, our family grew by one. Having a baby is ...

Under the Sun

Sun Tea: The Safe Way

Truckee, CA

Sun tea truly is as simple as putting a tea bag into water and letting the sun brew it for you. The main risk to be aware of when brewing ...