Katie Curnow- Personal Health/Chemical Free Journey

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL!! . . . I spent my day working on @katscryptickomforts items for our online Sweater Weather Market with @ottawa_artisans.... We'll have fall themed and Hallowe'en themed items available. Limited quantities though, so get there early! I'm now cooking a Mabon meal. Roast beef, roast potatoes, honey glazed carrots, French bread, gravy, and triple berry crumble. I love Mabon so very very much-it's my second favorite day of the year. . . . #witchesofinstagram #pagansofinstagram #paganwitch #mabon #mabonfeast #mabonmeal #roastbeef #roastpotatoes #gothgirl #gothicbusiness #woodworking #localbusiness #firstdayoffall #businessthings #businessowner

Lily's been working really hard at school the last week and is doing such an amazing job with regulating her time. So in between classes and after virtual school she's been spending more time being creative. These are today's drawings. (A goat, an Arctic fox, and a Pomeranian groomed to look like a teddy bear). She's getting really good! . .... . #drawings #8yearolddrawings #cartoonanimals #proudmom #goatdrawings #arcticfoxdrawings #pencildrawings #childdrawings #workingonherskills #creativity #nurturingcreativity See more

Her first year of school on the left and this year is on the right. School looks very different for us this year as it does for many. I thought you'd be upset with the decision we had to make because you're such a social butterfly. But, you've adapted so well and actually enjoy the platform.... This year, you've decided to take all of your responsibilities to the next level. You've been getting your own breakfast, getting up on your own, and making sure that you keep track of time so you can login and go to your classes on time. I know this might not be a big deal to most parents but, Lily's only 8 and I've been home with her since her second birthday. We've both become accustomed to me doing a lot for her. She decided this all on her own and wants a proper alarm clock to keep it up. I feel like we went from having a young child to a grown up one . It's bitter sweet and I'm ok with that. We shall see what the rest of the year brings for you. . . . #firstdayofschool #newschoolyear #distancelearningagain #newyearnewgoals #verydifferentyear #allgrownup #sothisis8 #timetohitthebooks #newresponsibilities #teachthemyoung

I've been really into meal prepping and making everything as fresh and whole as possible. We spend the end of August every year getting ready for the new school year and this year isn't any different. I'm still working from home (duh I always work from home ) and because I'm hands deep in epoxy most days now I'd really prefer not to have to figure dinner out at 5pm every night. Hence another whole new schedule for our family. Fridays are for meal planning, Saturday afternoon...s are for grocery shopping, and Sundays are for meal prep. It makes the rest of the week brainless leaving me more time and energy for creating, clients, and distance schooling a 3rd Grader. One of our favourite things to snack on currently is fresh made salsa or Pico de Gallo (depending on how much I decide to mix it in the food processor). I use fresh tomatoes from the garden, peppers, onions, lemon juice, lime juice, couple of cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, and hot peppers if everyone's up for it. I can feel the difference in how my body responds to eating fresh and whole, for a spoonie the extra effort is worth it. My chronic fatigue is better managed-definitely not gone though. It's still a win. I'm also really bad at taking pictures of everything again. I'll try to get back into the habit so I can share my weekly meal prep with everyone. . . . #spoonielife #spoonie #gettingreadyforschool #mealprepping #mealpreplife #busyfamily #newschedule #freshfood #wholefooddiet #distancelearningagain #businessthings #separatingworkfromhome #workingfromhome #gothgirl #gothicbusiness #newventures #cleaneatinglifestyle #managingchronicfatigue #managinganxiety #managingchronicillness

Why don't you stay for the night? (night) Or maybe a bite? (bite) I could show you my favorite obsession I've been making a man, with blond hair and a tan And he's good for relieving my tension Dr. Frank N Furter: Rocky Horror... . . . OK, so I haven't been creating a man but, I am sharing my newest obsession with you. Sesame bagel with plain cream cheese and @fckin_delicious Toasted Peach n' Pepper Preserve. OMFG, if you haven't tried the preserve yet, go do it. NOW! I know it's not the most healthy but I've been really focusing on eating in the morning. I'm not going to go into details just yet as there's a lot up in the air with my health. I'll focus on diet when I know more. For now, I have to love what I'm eating if I'm doing it as soon as I get up. This combo hasn't failed me yet! . . . #breakfasts #sesamebagel #fckindelicious #peachandpepper #perfectcombo #healthjourney2020 #figuringitout #tockyhorror #franknfurter #latestobsession #foodcombos #localbusiness #femaleowned #workingonmyself #unwell #spoonielife #spoonie