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Janice

September 1, 2019 · In: Active, Decor, Life, New Zealand, Self Care

Is incense bad for you?

You’ve probably seen them everywhere: from home decor magazines to your neighborhood day spa. It comes in different forms in a variety of intoxicating scents that is very distinct from…

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forcedlove

July 4, 2019 · In: Life, Self Care

Why God gave us freedom of choice

I was going to spend this morning editing my old posts but had this vision of God crying. I suddenly had this nagging feeling to draw a comic of why…

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cook and eat at home

November 10, 2017 · In: Create, Life

How to Feed Your Family on a Tight Budget

The more homemaking or homesteading skills you have, the more you’ll be able to save money. Knowing how to stretch your food budget is one such skill. Here are just some…

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Neutral colors for fall home decor - Copy

November 8, 2017 · In: Decor, Life

Neutral Colors for Fall Home Decor

You can never go wrong with neutral colors in your home decors; they make your home look cozy and calming, and they’re easier to transition as the seasons change. So…

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meal planning

October 16, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

How I Afford to be a Stay-at-Home Mom

Best homemaking tips to save money on food Before I became a stay-at-home mom, I was a stay-at-home wife. It’s what my husband and I both wanted. We knew there…

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best easy to care for and hard to kill plants

October 10, 2017 · In: Life

20 of the Best Hard to Kill Indoor Plants

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. For more information, see my disclosures here. I’ve listed the 20 best indoor plants that are hard to kill. (I mean, these plants…

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affordable pumpkin decorations

September 8, 2017 · In: Decor, Life

Affordable Pumpkin Decorations (all under $20!)

In the past few weeks, I’ve been seeing nothing but pumpkins all over the internet: Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pies, pumpkin soup, pumpkin cookies, and all sorts of recipes involving said fall…

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August 22, 2017 · In: Active, Life, New Zealand, Self Care

How to get rid of a cough naturally

I knew it was a bad idea to share a cup of water with my daughter who had just caught a cold. I just had to insist that I’m a…

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I’m a writer drawn to calm spaces, everyday rituals, and the slower rhythms of home in midlife.

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