My Magical Cottagecore Life

Ever wanted to blow off steam and do something constructive? Beat your rugs. Let's talk a bit about rugs, rushes, and good channels for frustration.

Sometimes things don't gel, literally. Come with me on an adventure in failed jelly making.

Time to talk about Buttons and their so many unusual uses.

Ever wanted to know more about the maple trees other than syrup? Let's talk about silver maple trees today.

Ever heard of Pickerel Weed? I've seen it, but never knew it's name. Here's some cool stuff to know about it.

Who knew that a squash with such a small sounding name could become a militant green invading force in a garden? Let's chat about what happened and why this vining squash will never be forgotten by me.

A shrub is a fruit vinegar. It's easily added to water, soda, or alcohol. Today, we share a chat on how to make our own at home.

Ever thought about whether or not you could eat your zucchini leaves? Did you ever want to taste your pumpkin leaves? Well today, we're going to cover how you can do just that! Let's get started.

And today's episode we're going to talk about our relationship with water. This is not an ecological talk, but there is reference to Flint, Michigan. But we are referring to it in a larger term, as a lesson an example of how water and its flow can be like our flow of what is right and good.

Let's make stuffed pepper skiffs. It's a variation from traditional stuffed peppers, since we slice them into small portions that lay flat. I've tried to include enough non red meat options that you may enjoy.

Sitting in the cool of the evening and enjoying a moon Garden is a simple pleasure. Let's chat about some plants that may be right for yours.

Let's talk about the amazing yarrow. Using it's leaves to stop bleeding, runny noses, and a nod to midwifery.

Let's go down to the river and make candles!

Travelers, Wanderers, Immigrants, or any other name, people all can benefit from some measure of assistance and good will.

Let's talk about "Cottagecore Galore" by Katie Vaz. It's so beautiful! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Cottagecore-Galore/Katie-Vaz/9781524871642

Let's add a bit of color to a rainy day.

Let us make something pretty and fun. Brooches are versatile, personal, and easy to craft.

Being filled with gratitude is a way of counting the blessings in your life.

Ever wanted to know what to do with your leftover dehydrated corn kernels? Here's some ideas.

We observe snippets of the reflected world through mirrors. Let's put a bit more to the picture we see with a bit of paint, brushes, and imagination.

Let's talk mint, its spread, uses, and a memory or two. So many possibilities. Did you know you can make salves and inhalers from the lovely plants?

What on Earth is a Corechard? It's a designed space with trees, plants, and intentional memory making moments. Let's talk about how to design, and enjoy, one for yourself.

Let's talk about enjoying our garden visitor, grape hyacinth. Not a true hyacinth, but a true friend when it comes to Spring foraging.

Water falling from the sky outside? That's no reason to stay inside. Let's talk about some fun things we can do outside with our children to go past the day. Also, you can do these for the child in your heart.

Chicken, spinach, mushrooms, mustard, potatoes, and more make a great stew.