live slowly in the modern world

“That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet.”

~ Emily Dickinson

Cooked From Scratch Recipes for Your Family

Nothing compares to quality, fresh food made from scratch. And I’ve got plenty of great recipes for you to create this food in your very own kitchen. Whether you are currently cooking your meals from scratch, or you are simply aspiring to do so … you’re going to love this collection of delicious, easy to make recipes.

Meet the CREATOR

Welcome! I’m Diane Gail!

I have been practicing the principles of a slow living lifestyle for almost 2 decades now. And I’m here to share the skills that I’ve learned along the way with all of you. My mission is to bring you life skills and practices that are easily attainable, sustainable, health promoting, earth centered, and community supporting.

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DIY Homemaking Ideas and Tutorials

Keeping an eco-friendly lifestyle starts in the home, and it’s easy to do. Whether you’re in the very beginning stages of transforming a home into one of low environmental impact, or you have been at this practice for a long time, you’ll find plenty of helpful posts here to help you along the way.

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Handmade Reusable Napkins & Reversible Aprons Coming Soon!

There is a full collection of handmade reusable napkins and reversible aprons coming to the site very soon. Please check back and shop these eco-friendly products in the future. Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of this page to be among the first to know about the shop’s opening. And to gain access to the monthly release in the FREE subscriber library!

Slow Living Practices, Principles, Tips, and Tricks

A slow living lifestyle fosters a deep appreciation for the simple things in life. It encourages us to focus our time and effort on the things that are most important to us. What we consume and how we spend our time and resources is connected to our overall well-being. You’ll find simple, basic tips, tricks, practices, and principles to help you on your slow living journey in these posts.

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Traditional Foods in the Kitchen

Working with traditional foods in the kitchen is one of the keys to attaining sustainability. Whether you are, or are aspiring to, run a completely self-reliant homestead, or you simply want to do the best you can to be sustainable in your current space, reach your personal goals by working with what you have right now. These posts will help you progress in your sustainability journey.