How to build an Aquascape Pond

I wanted to have a beautiful garden. I had already achieved filling my Florida backyard with endless amounts of fruit trees, exotic flowers, and …
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Making a koi pond in Florida

How to Make a Koi Pond

In 2022, I felt inspired to turn my ordinary backyard into an oasis. So I went into my backyard, grabbed a shovel, and got …
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Moving Our City Dogs

Our pups are our entire world. So how would we move our spoiled dogs to Virginia? From our trips to Virginia, we know a …
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U-Haul or PODs?

With every move comes challenges. For us, it was figuring out the logistics of moving from one state to another. We had to figure …
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What is the Best Virginia town?

What is the best place to move to in Virginia? What is actually in Virginia? Is the North or South of Virginia better to …
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Moving from the city

Best Place to Live in the North East?

In 2023 we decided to make the leap….. We decided it was time to leave Miami, Florida and move somewhere quieter. With less traffic …
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HOMESTEADING

Finding a slower, simple life is the goal. Minimalizing and learning to live off the land is the ultimate endeavor. So how does one achieve this? What tricks will help us succeed? In this blog I share our journey to reach this goal of becoming homesteaders.

WILDERNESS YOGA

Moving from the city to the wilderness has removed accessibility to a local yoga studio. In an effort to not lose momentum in the yoga practice, this blog shares my experience to continue my study of yoga within a part of the country that has limited access to a studio.

PEACEFUL CRAFTS

Join me in some slower paced crafts. Whether it be sewing, making candles, restoring furniture, or drawing – There are many outlets to have a restful day.

PAINTING

Painting is an outlet that allows you to disconnect with everything around you. In this blog, I share some painting tips.

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