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As an alcoholic and someone who struggles with their mental health, winter can be a dangerous time of year. This year, I...
02/05/2026

As an alcoholic and someone who struggles with their mental health, winter can be a dangerous time of year. This year, I decided to approach the cold weather more intentionally and make it a season of discipline.

Discipline in creativity
Discipline in finance
Discipline in diet
Discipline in movement
Discipline in faith
Discipline in commitment

Today I want to ramble about my relationship with creative discipline.

I’m not naturally artistic, so, for me, creativity isn’t about inspiration or talent. My creativity shows up as resourcefulness, learning practical skills, and choosing work that is grounding and useful. I want to create from nature and make things that serve a purpose - gifts that can be used, repaired, or relied on. This form of creativity keeps my hands busy and helps turn my angsty energy into intention. In a season that can feel isolating and heavy, making useful things becomes a creative outlet, a form of self-sufficiency, and a natural anti-depressant.

ANYWAY, here are some fun pictures!

Tagging along with and for their Today, the critters and I had to ourselves! Spangler never disappoints.
01/28/2026

Tagging along with and for their

Today, the critters and I had to ourselves! Spangler never disappoints.

This month, I said goodbye to a handful of clients as my work continues to transition away from cleaning. Professionally...
01/24/2026

This month, I said goodbye to a handful of clients as my work continues to transition away from cleaning. Professionally, it’s a sign that my time and efforts are paying off in new and unexpected ways, but, it’s hard to step away from the relationships that develop.

When I first moved back to Wooster, I was a shell of a person and had no idea what I was doing. The only work I felt confident doing was bartending or food service, but I didn’t trust myself to stay away from alcohol in those environments. So I pivoted.

I hustled delivery apps and actually did pretty well — but more importantly, I fell in love with the freedom. Controlling my own time, answering to myself, building something on my own terms.

Through those deliveries, I began making connections with people. Eventually, I took a leap and started offering cleaning services. It was my first time putting myself out there publicly, and my self-esteem was at an all-time low, but I did it anyway.

Over time, I built a small circle of clients. What they may never fully realize is how much they helped me. Their kind words, notes of appreciation, thoughtful gifts, and genuine encouragement played a huge role in my emotional growth during a season when I needed it most.

I’m super grateful for the relationships that have encouraged me while searching for my footing—and especially for the women who unknowingly help me figure it out.

Shout out to Sheri for the precious “goodbye” card ❤️

01/21/2026

It may be a wintery day out there ❄️, but we know even now gardeners and farmers are planning ahead for the Spring. This makes it a perfect time for learning about seed saving from a local farmer! 👩🏻‍🌾🌱🥕

🌱Seed Starting & Seed Saving Class with Mary Gnizak from Adonai Acres 🌱
📆 Sunday, February 8th
☕️@ Boo Bears Brew
🕐 3pm

📝 Plan ahead. 🧠 Grow smarter. 🌿 Save seeds.
With the rising cost of food and seeds, learning how to grow your own and save seeds for future seasons has never been more important. The skills are easy to learn!

What you’ll learn:
🌱 Why to grow your own or buy fresh seed
🌱 How to pick varieties to save from catalogs
🌱 What seed you need to get started
🌱 What to observe for saving seed
🌱 Drying the seed
🌱 Storing the seed
🌱 Q and A

This class is FREE for Local Roots co-op members
Non-members: suggested $5+ donation in support of our Campaign for A New Building to Call Home
(Members are welcome to enjoy this class as a benefit of membership, no donation expected.)

Sign Up in store, by calling (330) 263-5336, or online at localrootswooster.com/seed-saving-class

I’m really hoping to germinate multiple Ohio natives this year! Wish me luck and stay tuned! 🤞🤞🤞🌱🌱🌱☀️☀️☀️💧💧💧😁😁😁
01/21/2026

I’m really hoping to germinate multiple Ohio natives this year! Wish me luck and stay tuned!

🤞🤞🤞🌱🌱🌱☀️☀️☀️💧💧💧😁😁😁

Melting winter buds - The lilacs smell courageous.Don’t rush the process.
01/10/2026

Melting winter buds -
The lilacs smell courageous.
Don’t rush the process.

01/02/2026

Our big February sales has a few openings if any plant or plant themed or related vendor is interested!

Plant confetti and tree footprints.
12/23/2025

Plant confetti and tree footprints.

A few little crafty updates 🙂The website's getting a refresh, with updates coming every week. E-commerce is a challenge,...
12/21/2025

A few little crafty updates 🙂

The website's getting a refresh, with updates coming every week. E-commerce is a challenge, but progress is slow and steady 😅. Fingers crossed it'll be ready by the end of January.

Here's a sneak peek at some projects that are helping me cope with the winter scaries.

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