the beauty of an ordinary life - social media and simple living

I’m so happy to share that my book - The Cottage Fairy Companion - is now available for pre-order! Amazon: Also available at my local bookstore, Trail’s End Books: Other purchase options (including international) available on my linktree: Today I wanted to share some of my experiences and feelings in regards to social media, and the benefits and challenges associated with it. I also wanted to share why I only share certain aspects of my life, and how important privacy is for me, especially when it comes to my relationships. This channel will always be an artistic haven of light and peace, seen through a creative lens that seeks to highlight the picturesque and beauty of the ordinary and everyday. My name is Paola, I am Puerto Rican American, 24 years old, and currently self employed in Washington State. Thank you for all your lovely comments, it is much appreciated ❤️ 🦊🍄My Etsy Shop: ❤️ No obligation whatsoever, but if you would like to donate to support this channel. $8 will get a thank you postcard (my own art) from me in the mail (please note: you must include address in your note so I can send it!). It is much appreciated: 🦋Instagram: 🥗 🍎 One way I started prioritizing cooking healthy meals was using HelloFresh as a supplement to my diet along with trips to my grocery store. Easy to make meals are delivered to my door and facilitates the process of feeding my body. I pay for it every month and they give all customers a universal referral code for $110 off you can redeem here: Do you love audiobooks? If so, I would love to refer you (as a former bookseller) to an alternative to Audible that supports small local bookshops and communities! Learn more here: 🌌 This video was made with my brother! He has a channel now! Recipe inspiration (I made muffins instead of cupcakes, but I bet cupcakes are even yummier): Candied Rose Petals: My 2 favorite books on herbs, wild foods, and foraging (I have learned so much from these books! They are easy to understand and beautifully photographed and written): 1. Wild Remedies by Rosalee de la Foret Bookshop: Amazon: 2. Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de la Foret Bookshop: Amazon: 3. My favorite book on tea making: Some of many many favorite books: 1. “The boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse“ by Charlie Mackesy: 2. Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield: 3. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Amazon: Artlist Specific License License Number - 578124 License owner - Rohan B. Merrill Additional music found at @ (Get a month free with my referral code) Some of the links above may be affiliate, meaning I get a small commission