One of My Favorite Gardening Tools
Small Steps Toward a Nutritious Lifestyle
Coconut Milk Ice Cream with Raisins
Coconut Shortbread Cookies
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One of My Favorite Gardening Tools
As warmer weather slowly approaches, I begin to have the itch to get in my garden. And being that I will be starting some of my seeds indoors… Read More »
Small Steps Toward a Nutritious Lifestyle
If you are just beginning the journey toward a more natural kitchen……you may be wondering where to begin. I have felt the same way. It is overwhelming and… Read More »
Coconut Milk Ice Cream with Raisins
I must be on a bit of a coconut kick I suppose! Last evening I made this wonderful treat: coconut milk ice cream with raisins. So yummy. My… Read More »
Coconut Shortbread Cookies
Today I would like to share with you a little treat I have been enjoying lately: coconut shortbread cookies. After being on the GAPS diet for a while… Read More »
Otto, and a Book Review of “The Art of Raising a Puppy”
Today, I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our clan: Otto, our German Shorthair Pointer. In just a few days, we will be bringing… Read More »
Drover Beef Stew
Today, I decided that stew was in order for lunch, and this is what I came up with! I would like to introduce you to Drover Beef Stew:… Read More »
Endeavor to Exercise: 15 Tips
So the “e” word. Yes exercise……please don’t hate me for bringing it up – but it is for the best. I don’t know about you, but this time… Read More »





Welcome to Restoring Simplicity! My name is Melissa, and I am married to a great guy named Albert. This is where I talk about all of our adventures. I like to write about what we do to incorporate a whole-food and natural lifestyle into our everyday living. We both love gardening, backpacking, and good food (amongst many other things!). Stop by from time to time to see what we are up to...