Reason 1101 to be vegan? The smell of manure
If you can’t open your windows to let fresh air in because of the smell of manure, thanks the carnivores!
The #TradWife movement pisses me off but maybe I understand
Maybe I understand part of the allure it has. Still, I would never be a trad wife and I’m really glad to not be in my twenties right now. Please know, you don’t need to be a #TradeWife to live a simple life.
Sewing an archery set: quiver, bow case and gloves
Sewing an archery set including a quiver, bow case and gloves. The benefit of using an antique sewing machine can not be understated while taking on such a project!
Discovering the benefits of QiGong
In my quest to build a healthier me, I recently started incorporating some QiGong practices and it feels amazing!
Increasing my HRV – What is working
Since I got an Oura Ring, I realised my body was overly stressed. Here are some of the lifestyle changes I implemented to improve my situation
New level unlocked: My journey to wellness through biohacking!
Biohacking my way to a new version of myself: a new series focused on the things I am doing to improve my health
I am no longer on Society6 !
They kicked me out!
You’ll have to be a little patient if you liked my designs. Life is hectic but I will find a new place. Maybe even a better one!
Sewing starter kit – the little things that helped me improve
These are the tools I wish I had sooner. If you’re starting on your sewing journey, don’t be like me. Get the right equipment. You may improve much faster than I have!
Oura ring review from a very stressed person
Most people would benefit from tracking their health with a wellness tool like an Oura ring
Do you want to become self-employed? (part 2)
Here are 5 tips from someone who has been independent for 10 years. (part 1 already included 5 important tips)
Do you want to become self-employed? (part 1)
Here are 5 tips from someone who has been independent for 10 years. (stay tuned for part 2 with 5 more tips)
To reduce your heating bill consider using blackout curtains
To stay cool in summer, use blackout curtains as well. They will do more for you than you can imagine!
A Lap desk to help improve your posture
If you are working on your laptop a lot, a lap desk might be just what you need.
So what’s next?
No more monthly recaps for me!
December was not what I was hoping for and not what it seems
I was on a roll. I could feel it and yet there were more bumps on the road to come.
A whimsical Book Nook or how a gift can turn into a new dream!
I received a book nook as a gift for Christmas. It is one of these trendy dioramas which are meant to be a bookshelf insert but now, when looking at it, I dream of building a real one!
A sort of uneventful November… which is good!
For the past couple years, I’ve been dreading October and November. This year is different! This October was magical and this November has been been uneventful… sort of!
Best buy of the year: Loop Earplugs
When life is too noisy, get some Loops earplugs to smooth it out!
Creating your own advent calendar
Curating your own advent calendar might have more upsides than downsides. This is my first one, but I might do it again!
Giving thanks for a magical October
As September ended better than it started, it made ways for a magical October. And I can’t get enough of this!
I barely recall how September started, but I know how it ended
Another monthly recap as we’re getting closer to year end. Can you believe it? I sure can’t. I feel like time was stolen from me or something…
Having a scarcity mindset isn’t always a bad thing
A scarcity mindset can be the foundation used, to not sabotage yourself but in fact, take you to the next level and develop super powers.
Should you grief when your abuser dies?
Grieving someone is a privilege. You are the one alive and they are dead. You will obviously grief the loss of a person dear to your heart, but what happens when your relationship with the now deceased was ‘complicated’?
August brought feelings of accomplishment
Another quick monthly recap, with its little nugget of wisdom, gratefulness and achievements…
Tips on how to choose vintage furniture or elements of decoration to add to your interior
Collecting vintage or antique furniture or elements of decorations to create a beautiful home is a marathon, not a sprint!
How to make water Kefir
Water kefir is the vegan version of the best drink for your gut health!
On being a strong and independent woman
What does it even means?
June & July recap, nugget of wisdom, gratefulness…
A bimonthly recap? What is going on?!
Ladies: it’s never too late to be financially independent
Never, ever rely on your partner’s finances.
Fuzzy May
A quick monthly recap with just a quick reminder. Because my brain is still foggy!
Shamelessly childfree! No, I have no regrets!
Includes tips to remain sane and childfree!
Resistance bands makes working out more effective… especially when traveling
Pack a resistant band in your suitcase and keep up with your workouts, even when on the go!
April travel heals the soul
Go pack your suitcase!
March – I had a storm to weather
Fighting your own demons is the hardest part of living it seems.
Simple, quick and vegan leeks recipe
Leeks are March wonders! Why you may ask? Let me explain…
From Hell and back: February edition!
February’s nugget of wisdom is this: plan your own funeral! It sounds dreadful but is a true gift to your loved ones.
I made a bad financial decision and I have no regrets
Or how one must learn to do what’s right for them and not listen to all the noise.
What if you just can’t forgive?
Hate and love can coexist in our hearts it seems
Tips for the most romantic Valentine’s Day (on a budget)
Including the most important thing you can do, which will guarantee the best Valentine’s day. Works on other dates too!
January – nuggets of wisdom, improvements, life lessons and more
I’m completely revamping my monthly recap format and hope you will find these interesting from now on.
Cycle Syncing: It’s not easy to be a woman
Hormones fluctuation can be overwhelming.
December: Surrendering or giving up?
December never seems to be going very well for me!
How to use green tomatoes & my chutney experiment
In my dad’s garden, you can find the biggest and most delicious tomatoes in the World! I swear they are soooo good!
Let go or be dragged
A while back I came across this old Buddhist quote. It just reappeared in my vault and suddenly had so much meaning.
Was November a disaster?
Following the horrible news received toward the end of an already too intense month of October, I had anticipated November to be a disaster. Was it?
Having a budget is great, Having a cash flow is better!
Treat your finances like a business.
Some say YouTube is dead, I sure hope it isn’t!
YouTube is an amazing learning tool and is probably the best new way to transmit ancestral knowledge
The Magical World of Singer attachments: The buttonholer!
The time has finally come for me to show you another amazing and magical Singer attachment: the buttonholer!
Staying warm with an Egloo!
With the price of energy soaring, with the uncertainty about this winter and how we will be able to stay warm, I finally bought an Egloo!
Getting old is scary and then it gets worse
If you are not behaving like a nice old lady, the game is rigged and you’ll lose.
October was a hot mess and paved the way for a disastrous November
Why? Hum… let’s see… where to even start!?
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