Vegan breakfast burrito filled with tofu scramble, vegetables, and salsa on a blue and white plate

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DIY and Woodworking are my jams but I also use this space to share a little about my journey as an autism mom in hopes that it will help someone who is struggling with the same things. And when I say I'll be sharing a "little" I really mean a little.  Most of the content here is about DIY. :)

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I’m just going to say it upfront: I am not a food blogger. I don’t test recipes twelve times, I don’t own fancy plating tools, and I absolutely do not measure everything down to the gram. What I am is a mom who’s been vegan for 10 years, gets asked for food ideas constantly, and […]

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Vegan breakfast burrito filled with tofu scramble, vegetables, and salsa on a blue and white plate

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Easy Vegan Breakfast Burrito – Protein-Packed & Weekday Realistic

I’m just going to say it upfront: I am not a food blogger. I don’t test recipes twelve times, I don’t own fancy plating tools, and I absolutely do not measure everything down to the gram. What I am is a mom who’s been vegan for 10 years, gets asked for food ideas constantly, and […]

Checkered patio with two light chairs and a small table against the brick wall.

DIY

How to Paint a Checkered Concrete Patio

I love my patio, but the floor has been through it. We had old tile, I painted it once (chaos), then finally paid to have the tile removed… which left me staring at a plain, rough concrete slab. I tried hiding it with an outdoor rug. Hated that for me. So I did what I […]

DIY

How to Build a Small Fireplace with an Electric Insert, Step-by-Step DIY Guide

There’s nothing quite like a fireplace to make a room feel warm, inviting, and finished. But what if your home doesn’t have one? The good news is you can build your own, and it’s easier than you might think. A small fireplace with an electric insert can be built as a DIY project over a […]

Mexican Barro Inspired Ornament

DIY

Mexican Barro Christmas Ornaments

Christmas is my favorite holiday. Every year I try to decorate the tree a little differently and last year I decided to add a little of my Mexican culture to my Christmas tree with these Mexican Barro Christmas Ornaments . After all, Christmas colors are the colors of the Mexican flag. I DIYed these Mexican […]

DIY

Faux Succulent Planter on a Budget

I am all about simple projects that make a big impact. My friend was in need of some decor and sent me a picture of a faux succulent planter with a $371 price tag (yes, almost $400) and asked if I knew where she could find one for cheaper. I said, “Yes! With me! I […]