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What If I Don’t Find Pure Joy In Parenting?

JOY – joi/ noun – a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. When I tell people I don’t find joy in parenting, half the time I am answered with a “hallelujah” and the other times I am totally judged.  But see, it’s not that I don’t find parenting enjoyable and in moments joyful, it’s that I don’t […]

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Earth Day 2008: The Magic of the Garden

At the end of a sunny day, you should smell like dirt. Margaret Atwood Summer time at my house was always the magic season. Not only were my five siblings — two brothers, three sisters — and I free from homework and cafeteria lunches for three whole months, …

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Pumpkin Spiced Donut Holes Recipe [vegan, gluten-free]

A few weekends ago, the four of us jumped in the car and drove to a beautiful spot in the forest along a river. It is times like this I feel incredibly grateful to live in scenic North Idaho. My husband and kids had a wonderful time fishing. It’s all catch and release in this particular area. The sound of the river and smell of the pines does wonders for the soul. I couldn’t help but think about how amazing these Pumpkin Spiced Donut Holes would be for a snack when we got home.