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Backyard Tree Tapping

michele — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:33:50 +0000

It’s time to pull the taps out of the trees, but I wanted to share with you my last harvest to impress on you the simplicity in the process.

I discovered that I could create my own syrup several years ago from the silver maples that I have in my yard, so I did a little research, ordered some taps, created a collection system that works pretty well for me and have been enjoying the most delicious homemade syrup ever since! I’m always excited to learn & grow in these efforts, but I think it’s a valuable investment of time & energy to always be learning new life skills with whatever resources we have.

Take a look at the trees you have in your yard or neighborhood (I live in Iowa) and explore the possibilities for your own tapping adventures next winter.

This is also something to consider when you are selecting trees to plant in your yard. I am a huge advocate for edible landscaping. The reward of producing our own food is beyond measure..for me personally, it makes my heart so incredibly happy, keeps me connected to nature, and life just feels HEALTHIER & BETTER overall!

These are the kinds of things I have relied heavily on to remake my own life.

TAP

COLLECT

COOK DOWN

BOTTLE UP & ENJOY

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Creative Mental Health Boost

michele — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:17:50 +0000

I encourage you to try this exercise……if there is something you are wanting more of….(i.e…energy, joy, love, faith, healthy, etc.) write out the words. Let them stare back at you.

Play with how you write the word, the lettering you create. Give it a shape that resonates with the meaning of the word in your mind. Use colors that reflect the word to you. Do it up large, or inside your journals, or on a post-it…whatever you have available.

You will experience how you have activated this word…..given this word, this want, a new life…a life you can stare at and really start to FEEL.

Have a consistent go at it and let me know how it works for you!

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Spring Weather Calls for Some Refreshing Iced Tea

michele — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:59:01 +0000

The birds are singing loud & proud today….

Oh, how I love this invigorating time of year….the rising temps and sunshine are giving us all some much needed vibrancy & newfound energy.

We’re in the kitchen today with a refreshing idea for keeping that vibrancy & energy going strong….

Put the kettle on, friends, as we gear up for another glorious round of spring & summer!!

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Bite Sized Bits of Creativity

michele — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:18:09 +0000

You don’t need to have a big canvas when you’re taking some time to be creative.

Bite sized bits of creativity are full of flavor, especially when you serve them on little wooden canvases.

Use some of the wooden scraps you have laying around for an easy medium to create some fun, small pieces of art.

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The Power of Tools

michele — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:20:03 +0000

Tools can take your creativity to another level. Exploring all the ways you can use the different tools you do have can lead to exciting discoveries!

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Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Cardboard

michele — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:39:53 +0000

Look no further than your recycling bin to find a medium that can be so versatile in your remade life – cardboard.

Adding some thoughtfully curated cardboard to your toolbox expands your creative opportunities…..

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Show the Birds Some Love this Winter

michele — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:18:44 +0000

There’s still plenty of winter left to create a nourishing project for you AND your local birds!!

Grab your 2×4 scraps or a beautiful log and make fun little bird feeders to sustain your feathered friends during these cold months. These colorful visitors will brighten any February day.

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What Does Home Mean to You?

michele — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:25:53 +0000

HOME can conjure up deep thoughts, feelings & different meanings.

I share with you a powerful art prompt to embrace, because it invites you to escape from the busyness of the world & really express some of your deepest values attached to HOME & how it shapes your life.

Combine that art prompt with a modest canvas and you have the unassuming tools to dive into what HOME looks and feels like to YOU.

The wood provides you a natural foundation of life & energy to build off of….xo

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Warm Up Your Woodburner for Some Snow Day Fun

michele — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:32:46 +0000

For a satisfying, winter ‘warmup’, [creatively speaking], look no further than the woodburner.

It’s a versatile, easy to use tool that enables you to make your mark on decorative items, furniture, wooden canvases, leather & more.

(It also travels well……I’ve even been known to bring a converter in the car so I can plug in and make creative use out of travel time in the passenger seat!)

A relaxing way to add some heat to those snow days

We had fun in enjoying the snow yesterday in Iowa. I hope all of you are staying safe, warm, and creative.

Snow day for Berkley & Cawshun.

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Explore the Creative Style of Belt Buckles

michele — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:29:59 +0000

Belt buckles are a creative canvas for your waist, friends!

So many looks & materials….have a go at creating one for yourself, and wear it proudly!!

There are also some amazing artisans out there creating beautiful buckles…those, too, are meaningful additions to your collection.

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