After getting lost on a logging road without GPS, Ally discovers unexpected joy in the experience. She warmly encourages readers to embrace getting lost occasionally—not just physically but mentally—as a pathway to wonder, creativity, resilience, mindfulness, and meaningful connections.

Ally shares her secrets to making home cooking sustainable and joyful. From batch cooking to involving kids in the kitchen, she’s discovered that simple routines and letting go of perfection make all the difference.

It’s early 2025, and those New Year’s goals feel like a weight on our shoulders. For those feeling overwhelmed by resolutions, remember: true progress isn’t about perfection but consistency. Whether you’re tackling simple goals like a tidy kitchen or bigger aspirations, each small step forward matters—even when we stumble along the way.

In our ad-saturated world, we’re bombarded with marketing messages that promise happiness through purchases. From social media to billboards, these messages shape our spending habits more than we realize. But there’s freedom in choosing mindful consumption over impulse buying, focusing on genuine needs rather than marketed wants, and finding contentment in what we already have.