I am thankful that my children have grown up in an environment where they could run over to the garden, interact with John, pick vegetables straight from the ground, and embrace the enchantment of simpler times. – Maryy Celeste Beal
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Even if you don’t have a designated pantry closet or room, you can still keep all of your non-perishable goods neat and tidy. Just stick everything in baskets and jars, and place them in a glass cabinet. An added bonus: It doubles as decor.
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something
taking care of yourself isn’t selfish — it’s sacred.
rest without apology. give yourself full permission to slow down, to honor your body’s wisdom. find daily moments of joy. read a few pages of a good book, write a journal entry, take a warm bath, or simply sit quietly with your morning coffee. remember, you’re doing sacred work just by showing up for yourself each day. we’re here walking beside you.
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something
“Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials.”— Lin Yutang,
When young children break down in a fit of tears, we are quick to recognize that this is a case of being overstimulated: too much noise, too many people, too much to manage. We put them down for a nap, and know things will be more calm in an hour.
Yet we often fail to recognize the same signs of stress and overwhelm in ourselves. We take on work projects, make plans with friends, push ourselves to go to the gym, keep up with the news, and tackle new recipes, then question why it is we feel so frazzled and burnt out.
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something
You can use the chart below as an easy reference to determine what herbs and plants work best together and those that are better to avoid.
| Herb | Companion Plants | Plants to Avoid |
| Basil | Tomatoes, chives, onion family plants, cilantro, oregano | Sage, dill, mint |
| Thyme | Lavender, rosemary, chamomile, cabbage family plants, strawberries | Basil, cilantro, mint |
| Lavender | Thyme, safe, rosemary, oregano, bell peppers | Ferns, hostas, hydrangeas, violets |
| Parsley | Carrots, chives, cilantro | Mint, lettuce |
| Oregano | Brassicas, squash, spinach, lettuce, cucumber | Mint, basil, water-loving plants |
| Dill | Kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, onions | Tomatoes, fennel |
| Sage | Rosemary, lavender, thyme | Basil, mint |
| Chives | Basil, parsley, rosemary, dill, marjoram | Mint, beans, peas |
Real Life of an MSW 