Lily Da Vine
I've lived in Mexico for nearly 5 years, freelancing for cryptocurrency. My special interests are: glassblowing, cooking, crochet, sewing, crafting, gardening, travel and more.
highlyfunctionalgrowth.com is my personal blog
https://peakd.com/@highlyfunctional
My Very First Yule Smudge Stick
Actually to be clear, this is the only herbal yule smudge stick I’ve ever even used. I bought some from an agorist friend but they composted in the package before my friend managed to...
Writing and Self Publishing My First Ebook in 3 Months? What?
I’ve been meaning to write this post since the day I published but I was burnt out after the 3 month process of writing and self publishing Stitching My...
The BEST Instant Pot Beef Tamales You've Ever Had
When many think of Mexico, they think of the food. Tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tamales. Tamales are one of those mystical foods that can be either a brick or light, fluffy...
Is it really Yule without a Yule Wreath Tutorial?
Well it’s officially Yule and I am festive. Yesterday was the solstice and the great conjoining of Jupiter and Saturn which evidently marks the beginning of a renaissance. And I am...
https://youtu.be/24NoQvvGZTI
Monarch Butterflies 2020: El Rosario Sanctuary in Michoacan
You may remember last year I posted about my first journey to El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacan, Mexico. This year was clearly very different in Covid times and I kept a...
What is a yule prosperity candle and why do you need to make some this holiday season?
This is a yule pagan tradition that involves making candles for the celebration of the end of the year in pagan disciplines, that...
Did you know Henry Ford invented a hemp car that ran on hemp?
There’s been rumor of a car made entirely out of hemp that ran on hemp oil made by Henry Ford in 1941. This car was revealed the...
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Begins in Mexico
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years now. It humbles me to see how creative people here can be. There is a real emphasis on finding real-world solutions. Biodegradable avocado plastic is one great...
After many requests and some time to make it happen, The Homestead Guru is finally accepting cryptocurrency! There’s a gap between the crypto and homesteading communities we aim to fill!
So for those who aren’t familiar, what is cryptocurrency?
According to...
Who is Jordan Peterson?
There’s been a lot of talk about Jordan Peterson in the last several years but something I don’t yet see enough people talking about is the fact that he saves lives, so far at least mine...
There’s a recall on dog food on the US and its posing as another reason why you should start making DIY dog food! Sunshine Mills sent out a recall Thursday in regard to a high level of aflatoxin.
What is...
My Natural Anxiety Supplement Found Atop a Mountain
The first time I ever smelled jasmine, I was atop a mountain on the edge of a cliff in a rental home overlooking the city of Acapulco, Mexico. I had taken my dog out...