Thank you for joining me. I started this blog to share information with people on how to live a simple yet rich life in this crazy, busy world we now inhabit. I will be sharing recipes from my books as well as articles I have written just for the blog.

I will be discussing making your cheese, fermenting, and bread making. I will cover soap making, DIY lip balms and body butter, as well as home preserving and making sugar-free jams. There will also be sections on budgeting, saving and the philosophy of simple living and minimalism.

If it’s close to my heart, I’ll probably share it with you. From writing a diary to spinning, weaving and knitting, there is a great deal to appreciate in recapturing the lost arts and slowing down. Why live a life that can become so overwhelming that we sometimes feel like we want the world to stop for a minute so we can get off? Well, if you slow down, you will have less stuff, obligations and stress and more time, fun and happiness.

I hope to inspire you to create something, recycle and reuse items, spend more time away from work, go for a walk, or stop and listen to the sounds of the birds. I want to help you take back control of your life.

Live well.

Valerie