Author: Lexi
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Canine Parvo and Our Experience
Disclaimer: Some of the content in this post is pretty gross. I won’t go into to much detail. However, I do describe the parvo symptoms to a degree. Anyone familiar with parvo knows the symptoms are horrendous. If you are uncomfortable with this type of content, you may want to skip the “Unexpected Symptoms” section. Read more
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4 Things that Helped Belle’s FHV
We adopted our sweet Belle back in January of 2025. Enzo had a one-year checkup in December, and while at the vet Chris saw Belle in their cat room. It was an instant click. She loved us right from the start and had no problem adjusting to our home. Chris and I were told that Read more
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What Caused My Thyroid to Struggle
This is simply my experience with thyroid health and hashimoto’s. My story below is not meant to diagnose any disease or point to the exact treatment. Consult a medical professional regarding your own health. (Please view our Disclaimer’s page). Autoimmune disorders can be a bit of an enigma since it’s challenging to find a root cause. Once Read more
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My Experience with Hashimoto’s
The connection between nature and the human body is fascinating. The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. Butterflies are known to be a symbol of transformation and rebirth. Anyone dealing with a thyroid-related condition is encouraged to embark on a journey of self-discovery to achieve better health. I had a feeling I had Hashimoto’s Read more
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Canned Yellow Potatoes
I know a lot of people can store potatoes for long periods of time, but I haven’t mastered that yet. I still get sprouts within weeks after buying. The last time I tried storing them in the basement we discovered a mouse problem. For this reason, I continue to can potatoes instead of storing them Read more
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Rustic Valentine’s Pillows Bowl Filler (Beginner-Friendly)
Since moving to our new home, I’ve been trying to find ways to decorate without breaking the bank. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’m loving all the pinks, reds, and hearts. I wanted to keep the decor somewhat on the farmhouse/rustic side since it seems to fit really well. I can sometimes find cute decor Read more
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Holiday Jam (Pectin-Free)
This time of year I’m always seeing cranberry recipes, one of them being Christmas jam. I loved the idea of making a jam with cranberries, but wanted to do one that lets the cranberry stand more on its own instead of adding in other berries. This is the exact reason why I made this pectin-free Read more
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Steam Juicer Cranberry Juice
I’m so excited with how easy it was to make a nutritious fresh juice in such a convenient way. I received my Norpro steam juicer as a Christmas gift last year and had been eagerly waiting to use it. All summer we went to farmers markets with hopes of finding berries in bulk, but no Read more
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Easy Honey Cranberry Juice
With the holidays coming up, I was trying to think of a unique gift addition that everyone would love. Juice isn’t always in our regular rotation but makes a wonderful drink every now and then. This is why canning this easy honey cranberry juice was a perfect solution so it can be on our shelves Read more