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Caring for Hummingbirds Year-Round: How to Support These Tiny Pollinators in Every Season

Learn how to care for hummingbirds year-round with seasonal tips on feeders, plants, shelter, and habitat to support these tiny pollinators.

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March 1, 2026
Gardening

My Favorite Gardening Posts from Learning to Bloom

I love gardening and writing about gardening! Here is a compilation of my favorite gardening posts that I have shared over the years!

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February 18, 2024
Gardening, Home

Seeds We’ve Started and the plan for our 2021 Summer Garden

I haven’t shared a lot about my garden in years past on the blog. You can see our 2017 garden here and a post about our backyard here. If you’re…

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April 5, 2021
DIY, Gardening, Home

A Simple Guide to Creating Your Own Indoor Herb Garden

Grow a DIY indoor herb garden! Learn which herbs thrive, easy care tips, planting steps, and display ideas for fresh herbs year-round.

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January 21, 2026
Gardening

Gardening Jobs for September

We have officially entered the 'ber' months! September is a time of transition and things in the garden can get busy! Here are your September garden jobs!

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September 3, 2025
  • Gardening

    Gardening Jobs for April

    April 2, 2025 /

    Spring is well underway and April is a great time to be out in the garden! Here are a few gardening jobs for April to keep you busy!

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    Caring for Pollinators in Your Garden: Why and How to Support Them

    April 12, 2026

    Gardening Jobs for December

    December 3, 2025

    How to Make Chive Blossom Vinegar

    June 12, 2024
  • Life,  Life Lately

    Life Lately: March 2025

    March 30, 2025 /

    March brought us our first warm days of 2025 and also lots of rain! Spring is finally here! Check out what we got up to in March!

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    Our Engagement Photos

    January 21, 2019

    Our Wedding: The Ceremony

    October 7, 2019

    Life Lately: March 2026

    March 29, 2026
  • DIY,  Home,  Home Decor,  Seasonal,  Spring

    An Easy DIY Spring Wreath

    March 5, 2025 /

    Spring is on it's way and what better way to welcome it than to make a cute little Spring wreath! This project is easy and makes the perfect Spring decoration!

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    DIY Decor: Textured Ghost Art

    October 3, 2025

    DIY Decor: Clay Ghosts

    October 7, 2025

    5 Simple No Carve Pumpkin Ideas

    October 17, 2024
  • Gardening,  Home

    Gardening Jobs for March

    March 2, 2025 /

    March is when the gardener's year really ramps up! There is so much to be done and Spring is on the horizon! Here are some gardening jobs for March!

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    What You Can Plant Outside Now for a Spring Harvest

    February 18, 2026

    What We’re Growing in Our 2023 Garden

    April 7, 2023

    Gardening Jobs for May

    May 4, 2025
  • Life,  Life Lately

    Life Lately: February 2025

    February 26, 2025 /

    February was full of ups and downs. From frigid snowy days to beautiful warm sunshine! Feb was one for the books! See what we got up to this month!

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    Life Lately: September 2023

    September 29, 2023

    How to Romanticize Your Summer For Lasting Memories

    July 6, 2023

    My Paris Bucket List

    August 2, 2017
  • Gardening

    A Late Winter Garden Tour

    February 23, 2025 /

    Spring is a few weeks away and I wanted to document a little late Winter garden tour before everything starts waking up! Here is my late Winter garden tour!

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    How to Make a Nesting Hanger for Wild Birds

    January 12, 2025

    5 Ways I Maintain My Garden

    May 26, 2024

    My Favorite Gardening Books for Inspiration

    January 15, 2025
  • Fitness,  Life,  Winter

    How to Stay Active During Winter without the Gym

    February 19, 2025 /

    The urge to hibernate this time of year is real! Here are some activities you can do to stay active in Winter that don't involve going to the gym!

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    Getting Back On Track After Vacation

    October 15, 2017

    My Workout Diary

    April 24, 2018

    5 Tips For Starting A Healthy Lifestyle

    June 2, 2017
  • Life,  Personal Development

    10 Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Life

    February 16, 2025 /

    Stress management is so important for our brain health and overall wellbeing. Today I am sharing 10 ways that you can reduce stress in your life!

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    3 Goals for February

    February 5, 2021

    Life Lately: December 2025 & Yearly Reflections

    December 31, 2025

    Life Lately: October 2023 Yay Blogtober!

    October 31, 2023
  • Seasonal,  Style

    3 Festive Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas

    February 12, 2025 /

    I love adding festive touches to my wardrobe around various holidays! This is my first year stepping up my Valentine's Day game! Here are 3 festive outfit ideas!

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    DIY Decor: 3D Ghost Frame

    October 12, 2025

    Life Lately: October 2024

    October 31, 2024

    DIY Decor: Jack-O-Lantern String Art

    October 13, 2024
  • DIY,  Seasonal

    2 Homemade Valentine’s Card Ideas

    February 9, 2025 /

    I love a homemade card for holidays! I decided to sit down and create two fun and easy designs for Valentine's Day cards! Check them out!

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    DIY Decor: Tomato Cage Ghost

    October 14, 2024

    How to Make a Nesting Hanger for Wild Birds

    January 12, 2025

    DIY Decor: Sandworm Picks

    October 4, 2025
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Inspiration for a happy, fulfilled life!

Love is in the air! My week of Valentines inspired Love is in the air! My week of Valentines inspired outfits post is live on www.learningtobloom.com.  Check out the details at the link in my bio 😘❤
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POV:You're getting into the Christmas spirit one f POV:You're getting into the Christmas spirit one festive outfit at a time 🎄
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My life lately post for November 2025 is live! Che My life lately post for November 2025 is live! Check out what we've been up to and what I'm enjoying at the moment! www.learningtobloom.com 
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Sometimes self-care feels huge and complicated… bu Sometimes self-care feels huge and complicated… but honestly, the little moments are the ones that make the biggest difference. ✨💛

I put together 7 simple self-care ideas you can do in under 10 minutes — things I use on busy days when I still want to show up for myself. Think quick resets, tiny pockets of calm, and small habits that help you feel human again.
It’s your reminder that caring for yourself doesn’t have to take all day — just a few intentional minutes. 🌿
Read the full list on the blog! ⬆️
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I love dressing for Fall! I love the layers, the c I love dressing for Fall! I love the layers, the cozy textures, the warm tones...I love it all! Head on over to www.learningtobloom.com to check out the details from this week of Fall Outfits! 🍁🍂
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Yesterday, my husband took me out to a spot that m Yesterday, my husband took me out to a spot that my dad used to take him to forage for chantrelle mushrooms. It was a beautiful Fall day and we were able to get a glut of mushrooms! It was so peaceful out there and I could tell why my dad liked to go out there.

I loved getting out into the woods and spending time with Jake. It helped calm some of the anxiety I've been feeling.

**Warning** My dad taught Jake how to find the chantrelle mushrooms but also always taught me what to look for when foraging for them. Forage at your own risk. Its always best to go out with someone who knows what they're doing and knows what to look for. Only forage what you are 100% sure of!***
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! Day 31 of #blogtober2025 is l HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Day 31 of #blogtober2025 is live!!

What a month it's been! Check out my final post for #blogtober over at www.learningtobloom.com 🎃🕸🕷👻🦇🧙‍♀️
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Day 30 of #blogtober2025 Earlier this year I att Day 30 of #blogtober2025 

Earlier this year I attempted learning how to make sourdough and while I haven't been whipping up the best sourdough loaves, I have been utilizing the discard for all sort of delicious recipes like this Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sourdough Granola! Check out the recipe over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 29 of #blogtober2025 The final spooky season Day 29 of #blogtober2025 

The final spooky season inspired outfit of the month is live! Check out the details of this outfit over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 28 of #blogtober2025 These cute little Jack- Day 28 of #blogtober2025 

These cute little Jack-O-Lantern stuffed peppers were a delicious addition to our dinner menu this month! Chexk out the recipe at www.learningtobloom.com!
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#learningtobloom #halloween #spookyseason #dinnerideas #spookydinner
Day 27 of #blogtober2025 Another last minute cos Day 27 of #blogtober2025 

Another last minute costume idea! Check out the details for my Where’s Waldo costume over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 26 of #blogtober2025 These homemade giant pe Day 26 of #blogtober2025 

These homemade giant peanut butter cups are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Check out the recipe at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 25 of #blogtober2025 Another nod to Beetleju Day 25 of #blogtober2025 

Another nod to Beetlejuice! I also love how these leopard print pants seem to go with everything! Check out the outfit details over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 24 of #blogtober2025 Semi-homemade pizzas ar Day 24 of #blogtober2025 

Semi-homemade pizzas are the perfect quick weeknight meal and why not add creepy olive spiders or pepperoni eyeballs to make it more fun and festive?! Check out the details over at www.learningtobloom.com 🕷🕸👀
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Day 23 of #blogtober2025 is live! Today's last mi Day 23 of #blogtober2025 is live!

Today's last minute costume idea is an homage to my great grandpa and my dad who used to work in the forests of the PNW. My hat belonged to my dad who used to fight forest fires as well! Chexk out the details at www.learningtobloom.com 
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Day 22 of #blogtober2025 Today I'm sharing our 2 Day 22 of #blogtober2025 

Today I'm sharing our 2025 Halloween decorations! Head over to www.learningtobloom.com to check them out!!!
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Day 21 of #Blogtober2025 is live!! These little m Day 21 of #Blogtober2025 is live!!

These little mummy lanterns are super cute and super easy to make! Check out this project over on www.learningtobloom.com 
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Day 20 of #blogtober2025 Last year I created my Day 20 of #blogtober2025 

Last year I created my first giant spiderweb for the yard decorations and I knew it was a project that needed to be part of #blogtober ! So today, you can head on over to www.learningtobloom.com and check out how you can make your own giant spiderweb! 🧡🎃🕷🕸
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Day 19 of #blogtober2025 It's a pirates life for Day 19 of #blogtober2025 

It's a pirates life for me and its my first of 3 last minute costume ideas! Check out the details at www.learningtobloom.com today!
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Day 18 of #blogtober2025 I haven't made a fun Ha Day 18 of #blogtober2025 

I haven't made a fun Halloween sign in a few years and this one turned out so cute! Check out this project over on www.learningtobloom.com 
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