Nashville, Tennessee recently replaced Las Vegas as the bachelorette party capital of the world, and in 2022 it was named the best global destination in June by National Geographic. But an hour outside of this metropolis, Tennessee’s fifth-largest city – Clarksville – offers pleasant green spaces, decadent restaurants, tantalizing wineries and breweries, and more. Whether…
Category: Lifestyle
Travel isn’t just something you do a few times a year. It is a state of mind. Many travelers bring the adventure home by pursuing an urban homesteading lifestyle.
What is urban homesteading? The term once referred to revitalizing urban areas. Today, urban homesteading involves making the most of – and improving – your environment, wherever you live. Many urban homesteaders pursue useful hobbies such as gardening, beekeeping, raising small animals, cooking, preserving food, wildcrafting or foraging, and DIY.
The best part is, anyone can be an urban homesteader. Even if you live in a tiny economy apartment, you can learn to grow and prepare your own food. So dive right in, we’re here to guide you an your homesteading adventure.
Featured Products – Honest Reviews
I love sharing featured products with my Instagram viewers. Sometimes it’s a sterling review, sometimes a pass. But either way, it’s valuable information – honest reviews on products that may or may not make your life a little easier. Below, you’ll find links to the products I’ve loved or hated. The products are listed in…
Take a Winter Birding Trip in New England
Birding is a hobby the whole family can enjoy. It can also enhance your connection to the places you travel to as you gain a keen understanding of the ecosystems that have fueled those places for eons. This is true of New England as well. Below, we’ll discuss the differences between birding and birdwatching, reveal…
Up Your Indoor Gardening Game with These Cute Flowerpots
I’m a proud plant parent. At last count, I had 25 full-time houseplants, plus a score of others that live outside in the summer but come in for the winter. But there is one thing I love more than a new houseplant – new houseplants in cute flowerpots. When my pineapple plants needed to be…
Voluntourism: The Best (And Cutest!) Gear for Women
Sometimes voluntourism gets a bad rap. Why? Some activities ignore the true needs of the people receiving “help.” Others are outright exploitative. For more on the ethics of voluntourism and volunteering, check out my article on World Footprints. So, do your research and make sure your volunteer project of choice is a good one. Then,…
Best Safety Boots for Women
A long time ago, when I was a poor college student, a friend and mentor told me that if I splurged on anything, it should be on high-quality shoes. She wasn’t talking about safety boots for women per se, but I wondered – what’s the big deal about shoes? Fast forward ten years. I’m a…
Get Free Clipart from Shutterstock
Perhaps you already sell photos on Shutterstock. But did you know that you can get free clipart, stock photos, and graphics to use in all your graphic design projects? Periodically, Shutterstock releases themed sets of free clipart. We’ll link to them here, so that you can access them all in one place. Click the links…
Why Etsy Is the Most Fun Site for Gifting
Sometimes, I settle for a gift card. Sometimes, I choose something off their Amazon registry. Sometimes, I even make something myself. But when I need a gift with just the right amount of uniqueness and heart, Etsy is always the way to go. Why do I love Etsy for gifting? I find items on Etsy…
Best Microwave Pasta Meal Reviews: Quick Pasta Lunches that Are Dairy-free or Vegan
Need a quick lunch break for the office? Looking for non-perishable meals to eat while traveling? Craving mac and cheese despite lactose intolerance? Here, we review the best quick and easy microwave pasta meals with a focus on vegan and dairy-free options. By Cara Siera Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho Microwave Pasta Bowl I’ve tried a number…
Best Granola Bars 2021
Whether you’re camping, hiking, adventuring, working from home, or just living your best life, check out our favorite picks for the best granola bars you can buy in 2021. Of course, we’re using the term “granola” loosely. Oxford’s Dictionary defines granola as ” breakfast cereal consisting typically of rolled oats, brown sugar or honey, dried fruit,…