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Recently, I looked around my yard and realized that the lemon balm we planted a few years ago keeps coming back more prolific every year. It’s such an easy herb to grow and it smells great. Sometimes when I’m out perusing the garden I will pick off a leaf, rub…

“Earth knows no desolation. She smells regeneration in the moist breath of decay”– George Meredith Why go out and buy compost when you can make your own? I started composting years ago, to keep kitchen waste from ending up in the landfill. I was already recycling packaging, so why not…

Dandelion Taraxacum officinale “Some see a weed, some see a wish.” – Unknown Last year I worked at one of those big box home improvement stores for about two months. My station was the outdoor lawn and garden department. I thought it would be a great side job until it…

“Wherever you are, be totally there”- Eckhart Tolle author of The Power of Now We hear the term mindfulness all the time. It’s thrown around in the health and wellness communities a lot. But what does it mean? And, how do you create a mindfulness practice? I’ll begin with a…

Purple dead nettle (or red dead nettle), referred to by its Latin name, Lamium purpureum is an edible “weed.” It is a weed that we all have seen without actually seeing it. There is a significant chance purple dead nettle is growing in your backyard as we speak. It’s all…

In 2019 my wife decided to start taking barre classes. In the beginning, I was never allowed to go with her. Their motto was, “what happens at Barre, stays at Barre.” Okay, I get it, but with a motto like that, of course, I became intrigued to find out what…

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir My whole life I’ve been active and loved the outdoors, that is until the last few years where I’ve become more sedentary. This is especially true since I quit my job almost two years ago. What…

So, you want to learn how to season a cast iron skillet? I want to say, congratulations, on welcoming your new baby to the world, and by baby I mean your cast iron skillet. Yes, it takes some work to season your cast iron, but being able to flip a…

Self-care is important every day of the year and especially when the weather turns cold as people are more prone to becoming run down and getting sick. Winter is a wonderful time, a season for slowing down and reflecting inward. We are more likely to read a good book, enjoy…

What is a CSF? CSFs are part of the slow fish movement, born out of the slow food movement. They are a way for consumers and businesses to turn away from industrial seafood and instead to good, clean, fair for all seafood. It is a values-based seafood movement that honors…

What is Purslane? Most of us know and love Portulacas. They are my mom’s favorite plant because they’re easy to grow. They also produce pretty little flowers in a variety of colors. I never knew Portulaca had a cousin named Purslane and if that isn’t cool enough, Purslane is edible.…

What is a CSA? You might come to this page and know exactly what I’m talking about and why I would love my CSA. On the other hand, you may land here trying to find information on what a CSA is? Either way, I’m glad you’re here! For those…

How to be okay during uncertainty… By remembering it’s all okay. I’ve been sitting at my computer for several hours now and these are the first words I’ve typed. Not that I was just sitting here doing nothing, I really did try to work, it’s just that my phone would…

My History With Jane Goodall If you know me then you know how much I love Jane Goodall. Recently, the Jane Goodall Institute asked for stories from people who have been inspired by her work. She turned 86 on April 3rd, and since 2020 would be a strange year for…

Chickweed is a native to Europe and loves the cool weather, which is why it’s so prolific in spring. It prefers moist soil, sunny spots, or partial shade, and thrives between 53 to 68 degrees. This is one of the first plants to pop up in spring and seems to…

Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Summer is around the corner and we’ve been hibernating all winter. It’s time to get healthy! These cookies are the perfect answer to any sweet tooth craving, you will be addicted. Not only are they delicious, but they are super easy to make and great for…

2 Ingredient Dried Cranberries What do you do when your neighbor gives you a case of fresh cranberries? You make 2 ingredient dried cranberries. You can bake with them, put them in smoothies, or if you’re brave just eat them straight. I’ve done all of those things but wanted something…

5 Ingredient Pickled Onions Have you ever been eating at  a restaurant and thought, “wow this is so amazing, someone must have really worked hard on this?” You think, “I could never make something that tasted this good.” That’s exactly what I believed when I was mindlessly scrolling through Instagram…

New Years vs. The Lunar New Year Everyone loves the New Year. They throw huge New Year’s Eve bashes, making tons of resolutions, and wish for a fresh start. You think to yourself, “this is the year I will make all those changes I’ve been trying to stick to for…

Raising Dion The other day I sat down to watch something on Netflix. The idea was to find something so I didn’t have to think about anything. As I was flipping through the various options, I came across “Raising Dion” and remembered watching the trailer on it and thinking it…

The Magic of Christmas Nikki and I were sipping on coffee (and having homemade oatmeal cream pies) the other day when our conversation turned to the magic of Christmas and whether or not we think it’s okay to tell children these little white lies. She was having reservations about…

The Goodwill If you don’t know us yet, don’t worry you will soon enough. We are Apocalyptic Sisters, or as most people know us, Casey & Nikki. We have always loved to be silly and have fun, while also teaching and sharing with people. One day we had the bright…