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    A Simple Guide to Creating Your Own Indoor Herb Garden

    January 21, 2026 /

    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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    March 5, 2025

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    How to Preserve Herbs for Fall & Winter

    September 17, 2025 /

    As we are nearing the end of Summer, I am focused on preserving as much of the harvests as I can. This includes herbs, here is how I am preserving herbs for the colder months.

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    The Herbs We Have Growing This Time of Year

    January 14, 2022

    Toast- Four Ways

    April 16, 2017

    Overnight Oats – Two Different Ways

    March 26, 2017
  • Food

    How to Make Herb Salt

    July 16, 2025 /

    This time of year there is an abundance of fresh herbs in the garden. Herb Salt is an easy way to preserve their freshness for use later in the year!

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    What’s in Season? A Winter Produce Guide

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  • Food,  Gardening

    How to Make Chive Blossom Vinegar

    June 12, 2024 /

    Here is a fun way to use up those cute little chive blossoms in your garden! Use them to make chive blossom vinegar to use for salads all Summer long!

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  • Food,  Gardening

    5 Ways to Use Chive Blossom Flowers

    May 15, 2024 /

    Chives and their flowers are one of the first herbs that are ready in the garden in the Spring! Here are 5 ways you can use these delicious morsels this Spring!

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    Another Honest Food Diary

    April 8, 2018

    Happy Hosting: Easy Strawberry Short Stacks

    July 12, 2023

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  • Food,  Gardening

    How to Use Fresh Herbs from Your Garden

    March 24, 2024 /

    Today I am sharing 5 of my favorite ways to use fresh herbs from the garden. These are totally applicable for store bought fresh herbs as well!

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  • Gardening

    What We’re Growing in our Garden in 2024

    January 17, 2024 /

    Here is a rundown of everything I am planning to grow in my 2024 garden. I also share somethings I learned from the last gardening season!

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    What We’re Growing in Our 2023 Garden

    April 7, 2023 /

    Here is what we are growing in our 2023 Summer garden! You'll find various types of vegetables, herbs, and flowers! Can't wait to share more!

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  • Food,  Gardening,  Home

    The Herbs We Have Growing This Time of Year

    January 14, 2022 /

    We are here in zone 8b, and this time of the year there really isn’t a lot going on in our garden. One thing we do have though are some perennial herbs that stick around all year long! Herbs are one of my favorite things to grow. They are pretty to look at, they taste great in cooking, and they are easy to grow! If you’re new to gardening, I highly recommend starting with herbs and the ones below in particular! English Thyme I have a few different plants in various pots out in my garden and it’s no surprise that a lot of comfort recipes for this time of…

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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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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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Day 17 of #blogtober2025 Loving this new Jack-O- Day 17 of #blogtober2025 

Loving this new Jack-O-Lantern sweater this year! Check out the outfit details today at www.learningtobloom.com!
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