What is self care? You may be surprised at where this term originated. Is it indeed selfish? Or have we been duped by good marketing? Let’s begin to explore this popular topic. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/06/28/is-self-care-selfish-part-i/

The pantry may seem old-fashioned, but they used to be the “grocery store” of the home. The pantry is less of a place and more of a means to care for your family, guests and even neighbors. Help spread the joy by liking this episode, subscribing to On the Journey, and share with a friend. This is a listener-supported podcast. Thank you for your support! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/06/18/the-pantry/

In this episode I share insights from my third KonMari tidying session—paper! Taming the Paper Mountain was definitely the hardest for me so far, but also very satisfying. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/06/14/my-tidying-festival-day-3/

It’s out! The June Snail Mail edition is ready for you to download on my blog. It is full of garden inspiration. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/06/10/june-snail-mail-2/

In this episode I’m sharing some of the lovely things growing in my garden. Hop over to my blog to see the photographs. Be sure to like this episode, subscribe to On the Journey, and share it with your closest friends! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/06/05/beauty-from-the-garden/

Let’s make home a place that is missed and a place that refreshes the spirit. Read is the poem Home by Eliza and Sarah Walcott’s. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/05/26/home-the-place-to-be/

I love spring! It is so exciting! Every year I look forward to the iris blooms and every year it feels like a surprise when the do. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/05/18/let-the-show-begin/

The newest Snail Mail newsletter is ready for you! We start our brand new series “The Beauty of Home” with this issues. I hope you’ll be encouraged to create beauty that speaks to your heart and refreshes every one in your home. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/05/15/may-snail-mail-2/

The quite famous phrase “there’s no place like home” comes from the poem “Home, Sweet Home” by John Howard Payne. Listen in to today’s little bit of poetry. Help spread The Beauty of Home, Like - Subscribe - Share this episode with others or on your social media page. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/05/05/the-sweetness-of-home/

We live in such a disposable driven society. One way we can slow an objects travel to the landfill is to find a new purpose for it or give it a much needed refreshed look. You’ll love seeing the transformation of an old vinyl footstool on my blog. Please Like this episode—Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode—Share with a friend! This episode is also available as a blog post: https://amybain.wordpress.com/2022/04/30/upcycle-old-to-new/