We’ve gone a little nuts for birds over here. We decorate edible Christmas trees for them and throw them birthday parties. Now we’ve made them their very own gingerbread house! The goal for us was not only to create something beautiful for the animals, but to get outside to observe and play afterwards. Ok, I’m not gonna lie this is not… Read More

There is a chill in the air here in Michigan, and it’s only a matter of time before the cardinals are gracing our bird feeders again. I love this time of year, and all the joy it brings. One of my favorite things is discovering and giving that perfect gift. I’m sharing some of my favorite… Read More

I took my first wild foraging and edibles class almost seven years ago, and it was love at first bite. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that identifying, harvesting (picking), eating, and healing with wild foods has transformed my life. My only wish is that I’d started earlier. There is a lot of… Read More

Confession, I am really into birthdays. For me it’s a month-long event that kicks off with me saying to myself in the mirror, “Treat yourself!”  That being said, birthdays don’t need to be elaborate or over the top (my daughter’s first was a low-key affair at our local nature center) in order to be memorable or fun. I… Read More