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If you have been here for any amount of time, you will undoubtedly know that I am a trained educator who works with students and families through my private tutoring business. We, as a nation and people have been through so much over the past 2 years, mostly by the hand of a government who has tilted their hand and shown where their true allegiances lie; and it’s not with the American people or their families. I try very hard to keep politics off of this platform, but I feel that I can no longer stay silent while the wolves are at the door. I’m not an alarmist or doomsday person, but what I...…If you have been here for any amount of time, you will undoubtedly know that I am a trained educator who works with students and families through my private tutoring business. We, as a nation and people have been through so much over the past 2 years, mostly by the hand of a government who has tilted their hand and shown where their true allegiances lie; and it’s not with the American people or their families. I try very hard to keep politics off of this platform, but I feel that I can no longer stay silent while the wolves are at the door. I’m not an alarmist or doomsday person, but what I...WW…

Upon arrival in New Zealand, my first order of business was to rid myself of my caffeine addiction.  My reasons for doing so were simple: 1) at an average price of $4.50, it was no longer a habit I could afford and, 2) after 2+ years living in Italy, I had simply become a snob and assumed (rightly so) that Kiwi Coffee couldn’t meet my unreasonably high expectations. Note to readers: if you are interested in decreasing your caffeine consumption, and you’re used to 5+ shots of espresso per day, I do not recommend quitting cold turkey unless you are prepared to be a complete...…Upon arrival in New Zealand, my first order of business was to rid myself of my caffeine addiction.  My reasons for doing so were simple: 1) at an average price of $4.50, it was no longer a habit I could afford and, 2) after 2+ years living in Italy, I had simply become a snob and assumed (rightly so) that Kiwi Coffee couldn’t meet my unreasonably high expectations. Note to readers: if you are interested in decreasing your caffeine consumption, and you’re used to 5+ shots of espresso per day, I do not recommend quitting cold turkey unless you are prepared to be a complete...WW…

Mean – Kiwi slang for something good A lot of the Kiwi Slang is pretty easy to pick up just based on context; while the Kiwi use of “mean” was pretty intuitive, I found it extremely difficult to explain to my non-native English speaking boyfriend who had grown accustomed to me saying “Nice!”  Though Eugenio’s Italian-English dictionary told him that “nice” and “mean” are opposites, little did he know that they’re synonyms when used as slang. Yes, that’s correct – “Mean!” to a Kiwi is like “Nice!” to an American. It’s a positive adjective used to mean cool, awesome, or...…Mean – Kiwi slang for something good A lot of the Kiwi Slang is pretty easy to pick up just based on context; while the Kiwi use of “mean” was pretty intuitive, I found it extremely difficult to explain to my non-native English speaking boyfriend who had grown accustomed to me saying “Nice!”  Though Eugenio’s Italian-English dictionary told him that “nice” and “mean” are opposites, little did he know that they’re synonyms when used as slang. Yes, that’s correct – “Mean!” to a Kiwi is like “Nice!” to an American. It’s a positive adjective used to mean cool, awesome, or...WW…

× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoHere is a delicious and super quick recipe for a Vanilla Milkshake Without Ice Cream. Once you have made the ice cubes, it will only take 5 minutes to create – it is just so speedy and easy!This recipe is a fun summer treat to cool you down and satisfy any sweet tooth cravings. It is made with only four healthy ingredients you probably already have at home. The beauty of this no ice cream milkshake is that you’ll get the rich, creamy texture of a regular milkshake without ice cream! It’s a great way to curb cravings on a hot summer day and...…× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoHere is a delicious and super quick recipe for a Vanilla Milkshake Without Ice Cream. Once you have made the ice cubes, it will only take 5 minutes to create – it is just so speedy and easy!This recipe is a fun summer treat to cool you down and satisfy any sweet tooth cravings. It is made with only four healthy ingredients you probably already have at home. The beauty of this no ice cream milkshake is that you’ll get the rich, creamy texture of a regular milkshake without ice cream! It’s a great way to curb cravings on a hot summer day and...WW…

× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoIf you're looking for a recipe for banana muffins with oil then you've come to the right place! These muffins turn out moist, light and fluffy without the use of butter!They are made with simple ingredients and an easy “mix and bake” method.  A big batch of these banana muffins present a wonderful opportunity use up those slightly overripe bananas you might have lying around. When made with oil, these no butter banana muffins come out of the oven warm and golden brown with a uniquely moist and tender crumb. The oil enhances the...…× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoIf you're looking for a recipe for banana muffins with oil then you've come to the right place! These muffins turn out moist, light and fluffy without the use of butter!They are made with simple ingredients and an easy “mix and bake” method.  A big batch of these banana muffins present a wonderful opportunity use up those slightly overripe bananas you might have lying around. When made with oil, these no butter banana muffins come out of the oven warm and golden brown with a uniquely moist and tender crumb. The oil enhances the...WW…

× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoCan you make delicious pancakes without milk? Absolutely! If you ever ran out of milk but wanted to enjoy some fluffy pancakes, then this recipe is for you! The pancakes are made with water instead of milk but don't worry, they're just as light and delicious!What's great about this recipe is that even though these pancakes are made without milk they are not lacking flavor at all (similar to our Overnight Oats with Water, Milk-Less French Toast or Waffles with Water). This recipe also doesn't call for any milk substitutes- the pancake batter is...…× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoCan you make delicious pancakes without milk? Absolutely! If you ever ran out of milk but wanted to enjoy some fluffy pancakes, then this recipe is for you! The pancakes are made with water instead of milk but don't worry, they're just as light and delicious!What's great about this recipe is that even though these pancakes are made without milk they are not lacking flavor at all (similar to our Overnight Oats with Water, Milk-Less French Toast or Waffles with Water). This recipe also doesn't call for any milk substitutes- the pancake batter is...WW…

× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoLooking for a banana bread recipe with oil instead of butter? This no butter banana bread is the absolute best banana bread recipe out there. I love its soft, moist texture, and that it contains only a few basic ingredients. If you have a few overripe bananas, reach for them and whip up a loaf! It's so good when served warm with a pat of (plant-based) butter and a mug of my Biscoff coffee. If you're on the hunt for a banana bread recipe without butter then you’ve come to the right place! All the...…× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoLooking for a banana bread recipe with oil instead of butter? This no butter banana bread is the absolute best banana bread recipe out there. I love its soft, moist texture, and that it contains only a few basic ingredients. If you have a few overripe bananas, reach for them and whip up a loaf! It's so good when served warm with a pat of (plant-based) butter and a mug of my Biscoff coffee. If you're on the hunt for a banana bread recipe without butter then you’ve come to the right place! All the...WW…

× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoThis moist Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is bursting with delicious fall flavors. Similar to my 5-Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread it includes only a couple of simple ingredients and is very quick and easy to make with no fancy equipment needed.Plus, there's no milk, eggs or butter included making it a healthier choice.In this Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread recipe the creamy pumpkin purée and sweet ripe bananas meld together to create some warm and cozy fall flavors. The pumpkin puree adds a richness and subtly earthy flavors while the ripe...…× Jump to RecipeHow-To-PhotosWatch the VideoThis moist Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread is bursting with delicious fall flavors. Similar to my 5-Ingredient Vegan Banana Bread it includes only a couple of simple ingredients and is very quick and easy to make with no fancy equipment needed.Plus, there's no milk, eggs or butter included making it a healthier choice.In this Vegan Pumpkin Banana Bread recipe the creamy pumpkin purée and sweet ripe bananas meld together to create some warm and cozy fall flavors. The pumpkin puree adds a richness and subtly earthy flavors while the ripe...WW…

With schools in my area well in full swing, or at least this year’s version of full swing, I figured I would take some time to delve a little bit into my educational background and thank the people who have influenced me so much over the years. I hope you enjoy. What is in the education of a flower child, let alone a modern homesteader you ask? Well that’s a great question. One that seems as though it would have a simple answer, but it gets a little complicated the farther we dig into my educational background. That’s right! I was homeschooled. Now let’s be honest, was that really a...…With schools in my area well in full swing, or at least this year’s version of full swing, I figured I would take some time to delve a little bit into my educational background and thank the people who have influenced me so much over the years. I hope you enjoy. What is in the education of a flower child, let alone a modern homesteader you ask? Well that’s a great question. One that seems as though it would have a simple answer, but it gets a little complicated the farther we dig into my educational background. That’s right! I was homeschooled. Now let’s be honest, was that really a...WW…