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If you ask me if I’m happy, will enthusiastically tell you “yes!” Happiness was not always something I could claim, but I have a life that would make my 14

Herbalism Lifestyle Mental Health Wellness

A Sleep Journey with Ancient Dream Herbs

July 11, 2020 by Gwyne

I have to put in the obligatory disclaimer: you should talk to a doctor before using any herbal supplements and always do your own research. This post is intended to

Culture Media Mental Health

The One Book Explaining Systemic Racism I Wish Every Other White Person Would Read Right Now

June 8, 2020 by Gwyne

Today has been the “great un-muting” of people all over social media. Hello, here I am, unmuted with a very long post. Over the last week, I’ve been thinking a

Mental Health Relationships Wellness

Why We Need to Love the Ones Who Reject Us (and Why Romantic Love is Not the Best Love)

May 14, 2020 by Gwyne

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” ― Rumi There’s a song

Kitchen Recipes Wellness

Easy White Bean Kale Soup (and What I Learned about the Essential Nutrient in Beans You Probably Haven’t Heard Of)

May 6, 2020 by Gwyne

In Indiana, the weather is always unpredictable, but yesterday we had one of those cold snaps where it suddenly felt like early March again. The highs were in the 40s,

Lifestyle Mental Health Spirituality

How to Make Spell Jars (and How They Can Help You Manage Emotions)

May 1, 2020 by Gwyne

The history of spell jars Spell bottles, or witch bottles, have been around for hundreds of years. In Appalachian culture, where my own heritage lies, they were often used to

Creativity DIY Kitchen Lifestyle

How to Make Candied Wild Violets (a Sweet Introduction to Foraging)

April 25, 2020 by Gwyne

One of the first foragable edibles of the spring are violets. Violets pop up here in the midwest late March to early April. They last until it starts to get

Fashion Mental Health Wellness

The Covid-19 Lockdown Reminded Me Why Mental Health and Fashion Really Aren’t So Unrelated

April 23, 2020 by Gwyne

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission when you click or make purchases. Thank you for supporting my shoe habit! I have a long,

Mental Health Uncategorized Wellness

Your Best Lockdown Life Is the One You’re Already Living

April 19, 2020 by Gwyne

If you’ve ever seen the show Desperate Housewives, you probably remember Bree Van de Kamp. She’s the “perfect housewife”–a gourmet cook, master gardener, flawless entertainer, and keeper of an immaculate

Lifestyle Media Mental Health

7 Books by Amazing Women to Get You Through Quarantine

April 14, 2020 by Gwyne

I’ve been trying to do a lot of reading with all this time at home. It’s easy to just sit and watch re-runs of Desperate Housewives (I’m doing that, too),

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An Easy, Filling Breakfast Under 300 Calories (with No-Mess, No-Fry, Microwave Eggs)
I’m going to start by saying I’m not big on counting calories in general, but I also don’t like to
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Black and Pastels for Spring (and Why Everyone Needs an Ostrich Boa)
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Why I Love Black Bedrooms, Even for Small Spaces
In the last couple of years, the black bedroom has definitely had a moment. Let’s be real, I probably got
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The Best Hibiscus Blood Orange Mimosa! (Plus a Hibiscus Simple Syrup Recipe)
Back when I was a bartender, I made simple syrup all the time. But somehow I never ended up making
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How Magic Mushrooms Heal the Brain (and What They Taught Me about Self-Love)
Disclaimer: use of psilocybin is illegal in the United States and many countries. This post is for educational purposes only
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How Narcissists are Using Covid-19 against Victims in Co-Parenting Arrangements (and One Way You Can Stop It)
I may not have children, but the majority of my good friends do. A few of them have exes with
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Three Days in Italy (and Why I Didn’t Fall in Love with It)
I didn’t exactly fall in love with Italy. I found it to be a frustrating. Their public transportation is hellish.
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Channeling My Inner Ginger McKenna
A few weeks ago I watched the movie Casino. Ginger is my forever mood (style-wise, not the whole pill addiction
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7 Books by Amazing Women to Get You Through Quarantine
I’ve been trying to do a lot of reading with all this time at home. It’s easy to just sit
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The Perfect Spring Sweater Coat and Prada Pumps
I live in the midwest, which means like 10 months out of the year, you’ll probably need a jacket at
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Your Best Lockdown Life Is the One You’re Already Living
If you’ve ever seen the show Desperate Housewives, you probably remember Bree Van de Kamp. She’s the “perfect housewife”–a gourmet
Read more.

The Covid-19 Lockdown Reminded Me Why Mental Health and Fashion Really Aren’t So Unrelated
This post contains affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission when you click or make purchases. Thank
Read more.

How to Make Candied Wild Violets (a Sweet Introduction to Foraging)
One of the first foragable edibles of the spring are violets. Violets pop up here in the midwest late March
Read more.

How to Make Spell Jars (and How They Can Help You Manage Emotions)
The history of spell jars Spell bottles, or witch bottles, have been around for hundreds of years. In Appalachian culture,
Read more.

Easy White Bean Kale Soup (and What I Learned about the Essential Nutrient in Beans You Probably Haven’t Heard Of)
In Indiana, the weather is always unpredictable, but yesterday we had one of those cold snaps where it suddenly felt
Read more.

Why We Need to Love the Ones Who Reject Us (and Why Romantic Love is Not the Best Love)
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that
Read more.

The One Book Explaining Systemic Racism I Wish Every Other White Person Would Read Right Now
Today has been the “great un-muting” of people all over social media. Hello, here I am, unmuted with a very
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A Sleep Journey with Ancient Dream Herbs
I have to put in the obligatory disclaimer: you should talk to a doctor before using any herbal supplements and
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Yes, You Can Be Happy and Still Be Depressed (I Would Know)
If you ask me if I’m happy, will enthusiastically tell you “yes!” Happiness was not always something I could claim,
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Why We Need to Love the Ones Who Reject Us (and Why Romantic Love is Not the Best Love)

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