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Welcome to the Blog
Welcome to my little corner of creativity and inspiration! Here you’ll find cardmaking ideas, DIY projects, photography, art, and crafty adventures, along with my Lifestyle and Wellness posts designed to help you create a life that feels balanced, joyful, and intentional.
Whether you’re here to make something beautiful, learn something new, or find inspiration for everyday living, I’m glad you’re here!
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Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe
Lisa Wright Burbach
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DIY Deodorant
DIY Natural deodorant that works!!!
Lisa Wright Burbach
3 min read


DIY Simmer Pots and Cozy Spaces
There is something magical about walking into a home that smells warm, inviting, and lived in. While candles are wonderful, one of my favorite ways to create a cozy atmosphere is with a simple simmer pot.
If you've ever walked into Williams Sonoma during the holidays and been greeted by the scent of oranges, cinnamon, and cloves, you already know the feeling I'm talking about. That warm, comforting aroma can easily be recreated right in your own kitchen using ingredients you
Lisa Wright Burbach
3 min read


Wellness Monday: Step into a Great Mindset
Let's step into a great mindset!
Lisa Wright Burbach
3 min read


A little grungy birthday
Create this fun grungy birthday card
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Quick & Simple Card
Sometimes we need a quick and simple card! I used a stamp from my crafty stash, find one that makes you happy and craft along with me. A good option is Flowers Fair. Cutting & Scoring: Basic White Cardstock – 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” card base, score at 4 1/4" Basic White Cardstock – 4” x 5 1/4” Decorative Paper (DSP) of your choice cut 5 1/2" x 4 1/4". I like Beautifully Ordinary. Scrap pieces for die cuts Instructions: Stamp Floral Image to the Basic White card front in black ink. I
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Nature is my Happy Place
a quick and easy greeting card
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Top Card Making Tips for Beginners and Experts
Creating handmade cards is a delightful way to express your creativity and share heartfelt messages with loved ones. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an expert looking to refine your skills, there are always new techniques and tips to learn. In this blog post, we will explore essential card making tips that cater to both novices and seasoned crafters alike. Understanding the Basics of Card Making Before diving into advanced techniques, it’s crucial to understan
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Sending Happiness Greeting Card
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 100867 ] [100867] Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ] [166780] Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161665 ] [161665] Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164622 ] [164622] Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ] [163580] Pressed Flower Motifs [ 165215 ] [165215] Peaceful Dock Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167138 ] [167138] Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ] [104430] Multipurpose Liquid Glue [ 110755 ] [11
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Food for Gut Health
New science and research in recent years has proved that our gut (aka digestive system) is much more complex than we realized. Not only that, but it has a huge impact on our overall health. A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, healthy heart and brain, and better mood and sleep.
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Grounding in Nature
Do you ever feel frazzled, foggy, or just “off”? In our fast-paced world, it's easy to become disconnected—from ourselves, from others, and from the natural world around us. But there’s a simple, free, and powerful remedy: grounding.
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Taking it Analog
Many days my day might look like this: I sit down with a cup of coffee and think "Oh, I'll just scroll a little", but that few minutes turns into cold coffee and an hour or more! Than I'm frustrated that I wasted that time. What's worse is that that is likely to happen several more times in my day!! I wasted time, feel chaotic, and behind! UGHHH! Just me?? It’s the worst!
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Living LEAN: Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition
Contains affiliate links Welcome back to LEAN+E — a weekly rhythm of Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition, and Environment. It's been a while since we discussed LEAN and I thought it would be a good time to review and remind us to live LEAN! LEAN stands for Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition. How we Move How we think and feel How we eat How we live Here is a look at how I'm living LEAN this week. As I’ve been easing into my routines this week — tending my herb g
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Strength Training as We Age: Why It's Never Too Late to Get Stronger
ergy, and feel better in our skin as we age. And the best part? It doesn’t take hours in a gym or heavy weights to start seeing and feeling real results.
Whether you’re 45 or 85, your muscles are still listening.
Lisa Wright Burbach
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March Into Motivation
Welcome to March! This month in my Wellness Group we are focusing on motivation and using it as a tool to grow! Little by little, step by step!!
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Spring into Growth
It’s almost here!!! SPRING!!! Spring is a great time to think of growth! Let’s talk about ways you can plant seeds of wellness and grow the fruit of your efforts!
Lisa Wright Burbach
3 min read


Eat Your Books & the CookShelf App: A Cookbook Lover’s Dream Come True
TLDR -because so true for some us right?! Do you have cookbooks on your shelves that you barely use? I do! Or I never got around to seeing what recipes are actually in them! Problem solved!! Eat Your Books and their companion app, CookShelf is here to change it all! I’m seriously excited by this. It touches my researcher, organizer, and cookbook lover buttons all at once! Eat Your Books is a searchable index of the cookbooks and food magazines you already own. You enter
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Using Mindful Eating to Battle Food Guilt!
Jump to Recipes Mindful Eating is defined by the Center for Mindful Eating as " Mindfulness is the capacity to bring full attention and awareness to one’s experience, in the moment, without judgment. Mindful Eating brings mindfulness to food choice and the experience of eating ." Did you catch that? Without Judgment!!! I am a big proponent of learning to listen to our bodies and of being loving and kind to ourselves, and I believe that out of this self-love we will take b
Lisa Wright Burbach
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More Books, Fewer Scrolls: The Case for Reading Every Day (Psst, Audio too)
I have always loved reading, but then again, I was brought up by a librarian who is a lifelong book club member and avid reader herself! Not to mention that reading gave me the chance to win a free Personal Pan Pizza! OK, if you are younger than me, Pizza Hut used to reward us for reading books! If we met our teacher's monthly reading goal, we could turn in our sheet to Pizza Hut and get a free Personal Pan Pizza!! It was awesome!!! Getting back on track! I've always loved r
Lisa Wright Burbach
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Crafty Wellness
Starting a new year often brings a fresh sense of purpose and motivation, and a temptation to create those dreaded resolutions. I want to encourage you to feel free to take it a step at a time and be motivated from within. No need to be a "New Year, New You", unless you want to. For those who love crafting and creating, you have a readily available source for improving your mental wellness, your craft. Crafting is more than just making beautiful things; it can be a powerful
Lisa Wright Burbach
5 min read
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