Author Archives: Olivia

Puppy Neutering and Yard Improvement: A Personal Journey

Yesterday, I took my pup to be neutered. This was the pup my narcissist relative insisted on buying from a breeder. I did at least find a good responsible breeder and not one of the backyard breeders. Unfortunately this relative wanted him to be bred and didn’t want to put any work into the careContinueContinue reading “Puppy Neutering and Yard Improvement: A Personal Journey”

In-Place Nutrient Cycling: Saving Money and Caring for the Environment

One thing I’ve always been a proponent for was in-place nutrient cycling. “What IS that?” You may be wondering. It’s something I’ve always believed in, even without knowing there was a proper name for it or that other people believed in it. It’s just one of those common sense (to me) practices. It’s an ideaContinueContinue reading “In-Place Nutrient Cycling: Saving Money and Caring for the Environment”

Frugal Gardening: Maximizing Plant Uses for Sustainable Living

Light rain this morning with some thunder. That is my new “rule” for myself concerning plants and the garden. Before, I made a lot of random purposes that just caught my eye. And yes, plants bring me joy just existing without any other use. But I must be frugal, and try to cut some ofContinueContinue reading “Frugal Gardening: Maximizing Plant Uses for Sustainable Living”

Sinking Into The Homestead

What the heck is this old junky sink doing in the yard? Well, someone else’s junk is somebody’s treasure. This stainless steal sink got saved from going to the dump, and I will be building a start to my outside living area. Using free pallet wood, I will make a table for this sink thatContinueContinue reading “Sinking Into The Homestead”

Overcoming Fear: Fighting Back Against Abuse

I survived the hearing. I told the truth, shared my proof, and the judge saw right through the lies and delusions of the abuser. I no longer have to deal with this evil excuse of a person. My friends and I all burst out crying as soon as we left the courtroom. We cried andContinueContinue reading “Overcoming Fear: Fighting Back Against Abuse”

Facing the Abuser in Court: Dealing with Anxiety and Moving Forward

Why am I so anxious? Because Monday morning I have to face the abuser in court and I’m feeling just sick about even seeing her face. I am prepared as much as I can be, and I know once I get through this I can get on with the business of living and making actualContinueContinue reading “Facing the Abuser in Court: Dealing with Anxiety and Moving Forward”

Rustic Berry Basket and Herbal Discoveries: A Homesteader’s Foraging Journey

A good forager can find something all times of year, and I do know some roots and things that I harvest in the winter and early spring, but I love this time of year mainly for the fresh fruits and flowers that can be found just everywhere. As I’m newly learning this particular bit ofContinueContinue reading “Rustic Berry Basket and Herbal Discoveries: A Homesteader’s Foraging Journey”

Budgeting…

Yesterday, I talked about not wanting to over work for the corporation. Because lets face it, they don’t care if you have a life outside of work. They only care that you are there to make THEM money. Because without you, they can’t make money. And they make a lot of money on the pittanceContinueContinue reading “Budgeting…”

Saying ‘No’ to Overworking: Embracing Lists for Self-Care and Productivity

Does anyone else rely on lists to give them a bit of structure to their day? I am a big fan of lists, especially when life seems so overwhelming and when there are new routines. Whenever I start to feel like I’m falling behind and that the to-dos are piling up, I sit down andContinueContinue reading “Saying ‘No’ to Overworking: Embracing Lists for Self-Care and Productivity”