Anna's Blog

Gratitude comes easy to me. And I’m not sure if this is deep-rooted in the makeup of my mind, or if it is the result of a lifetime of practice. I suspect it’s a bit of both. Growing up, my parents made a very conscious effort to ensure that my sister and I learned to appreciate everything we had ...

Hoya Australis ‘Lisa’ is a stunning variegated cultivar adored for its easy-to-grow, low-maintenance personality. Making it a perfect houseplant for beginners as it can be pretty forgiving if forgotten about. With new leaves emerging a pretty pink that eventually fades and gives way to a varie...

Potatoes $5.00 This is such a great time of year for food! Yes, I love the simplicity of summer barbeques, but I AM so ready for fall cuisine. Bring me soups, and pot roasts and casseroles! I AM ready for all the comfort food. The harvest is in, and my oven is ready!  I’m not going to lie, my hus...

On the hunt for a low-maintenance houseplant that can add a pretty vining look across a bookshelf or add some visual interest with a climbing totem? Meet Cebu Blue, an evergreen tropical pothos that is versatile and adapts well to a variety of conditions. Pothos plants are known for their silv...

I just love going for evening strolls this time of year. I don’t know why, but the changing of the leaves and the crispness in the air always makes me feel nostalgic. It has me longing for chai tea, sweaters & snuggling up to watch Gilmore Girls! When I lived in an apartment in the city I us...

September always ushers in busy schedules and trying to find our footing in some sort of routine especially after the free-for-all that happened last year!   Packing lunches for the littles, and for ourselves can sometimes feel hard so when we came across these Bobo’s Oat Bars, we knew this wo...