Posts by Lara
I Asked My Neighbors for Old Jars and Came Home to This
I asked my neighbors for old jars they didn’t want anymore. I came home yesterday to a porch full of stories. I LOVE growing flowers to give away, cutting them at their peak, and sending them back out into the world. A bouquet for a neighbor recovering from surgery. Fresh herbs and edible blooms for…
Read MoreA Quiet Life: My 2025 Update
I am no longer waiting for a special occasion; I burn the best candles on ordinary days.I am no longer waiting for the house to be clean; I fill it with people who understand that even dust is Sacred.I am no longer waiting for everyone to understand me; It’s just not their taskI am no…
Read More2025 Goal Setting: 2024 Year in Review
Hello, dear friends. Happy New Year! Let’s take a look back at 2024 before we move ahead, shall we? One blog post can never accurately capture a year of one’s life, with all its pain and joy, but this process helps me see the way forward. Reflection reaps rewards. My word for 2024 was new,…
Read MoreDecember Goals
Open your hearts ere I am gone,And hear my old, old story;For I am the month that first looked downOn the beautiful Babe of glory.You never must call me lone and drearBecause no birds are singing;Open your hearts, and you shall hearThe song of the angels ringing. — “What December Says,” by Mary B. C.…
Read MoreDelightfully Healthy: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Keto Chocolate Prime Protein Muffin Recipe
This recipe is SO good, friends! Affiliate links are used in this post. Are you on the hunt for a delicious treat that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto? Okay, maybe you just want to increase your protein every day and love chocolate. All of the above? Look no further! These Chocolate Prime Protein Muffins are rich…
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