Sitemap - 2025 - The Kettle with Meagan Francis

How to start art journaling with Vicky Winkler of Wildly Creative Wellness

July journal: small

To endings - and embracing what's next

The magic of good tea with Henrietta Lovell, the Rare Tea lady

Sometimes we choose the wrong risk. But we have to keep choosing anyway.

In praise of beginner energy

June Journal: Alive

Reorienting ourselves toward awe: Q&A with Deborah Farmer Kris

Library hauls and literary hangups

Motherhood from the "other side"

"Slow" living doesn't mean you'll never be busy

May journal: generosity

We cry because it happened-and it was good

Thoughts on "making it" as a writer on the eve of my book release

Experiencing family life in community, with Rebecca N. Thompson, MD

Is it possible to plan a "slow" book launch?

Gretchen Rubin on her "open door" approach to parenting young adults

6 ways I'm making the most of the library

One month until my new book publishes!

April journal: planting seeds

The tyranny of shredded four-blend cheese

Is it possible to ditch the grocery store?

The case for practicing people-ing again

You don't need a recipe to make soup

March Journal: finding abundance during "the hungry month"

Want to make more time for your creative pursuit? Do it in community.

4 practices to ease the late-winter doldrums

6 cheap (or free) ways to experience abundance

The healing power of herbs with Christine Koh

Is it time to bring frugality back?

Bundle up and turn your face to the wind

February Journal: Care

Confessions of a chicken tender

Parenting adults is all emotional labor

Exiting Instagram and investing in the real world with Sarah Powers

What if things don't get better?

3 grounding routines I'm bringing forward into 2025

January Journal: Easing into the New Year