A Puddle of Passion
I want to enjoy the rain. I want to smell the air. I want to splash in puddles and watch the delicate ripples roll. Sit and gaze on a wet park bench at the marbly sky, and marvel at nature as I slowly …
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Following But Not Leading
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror, your home, or the clothes you wore and asked why does my life look like this? What did you see that caused you to ponder, and how did you feel? What reflected back at me when …
A Puddle of Passion
I want to enjoy the rain. I want to smell the air. I want to splash in puddles and watch the delicate ripples roll. Sit and gaze on a wet park bench at the marbly sky, and marvel at nature as I slowly …
Looks Can Be Deceiving, Are You Buying Jewelry That Is Safe?
What’s Hiding in Your Jewelry? Some cheap jewelry is made with toxic metals like: Lead – This metal can damage the brain, especially in kids. Cadmium – A heavy metal that can hurt your liver and bones. Nickel – A common one that can cause …
How to Attract More Bees
I don’t know if you have, but I’ve been seeing less bees in the garden. In recent years, I have seen a small number of bees, but since my city started overdeveloping houses, apartments, and stores, I’ve noticed even less. So, I looked into the …
The Secret Life of Weeds
For years we have been lead to believe that weeds are the bad guys. We have been taught to destroy every weed in sight because they are not aesthetically pleasing and harmful to our yards. They are the invaders coming to ruin our grass. Even …
Fertilizing Freedom
In the beginning fertilizing my garden was intimidating and stressful. The choices of organic or non organic, synthetic or natural, cheap or expensive, were overwhelming. I made a lot of mistakes, until I decided to learn how soil works. I want to share some tips …
Natural Fabrics: The Real Luxury!
When you get dressed in the morning, you probably think about how your outfit looks—but have you ever thought about what it’s actually made of? Your clothes sit on your skin all day, and that matters more than you might think. A lot of synthetic …
Water Olla DIY
So it’s summer in the garden, and the temperatures are high. Some of us try to keep up with the watering, but it’s drying up faster than the plant can suck it up. You may think to yourself, what can I do in a pinch …
Best Healthy Cookware
In this article we will discuss the healthiest cookware options, care, and some dos and don’ts for optimal health using them. WAIT! This is part two of a two part article. Continue if you like or go read part one first. https://essentialnartisans.com/2024/04/20/cooking-to-the-tune-of-heavy-metal/ Good cookware Summary …