At first glance, this dish looks a lot like a dish you’d get from a local Chinese restaurant. Fried and tossed in some sort of sauce and served with a side of rice. But what makes this dish different from a Chinese restaurant staple is it’s vegan. It’s cauliflower fried to a crispy golden brown and tossed in teriyaki sauce. And boy, is it good. There are only a few restaurants that offer vegetarian or vegan versions of Chinese restaurant staples. So, why not make it at home? Being a vegetarian or a vegan doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy certain dishes anymore, but that you get to try new ways of cooking those dishes using different ingredients.

Sometimes we cling to things that cause pain and suffering. Because of our need for certainty. We all need to feel certain that we can find some comfort in our lives. And letting go of those past emotions means stepping into the unknown. It takes a lot of courage to let go of what’s familiar, and embrace an uncertain future. Learning to let go of past emotions is difficult, but not impossible. So if you’re holding on to something that’s costing you your happiness. Here are some ways you can let go and move on from the past, and start living a life full of joy.

The Encouraging blogger was created to recognize bloggers who encourage others with their posts. They may encourage others to try new things, have a positive mindset, overcome adversity, or travel. For example, an encouraging blogger may share helpful tips or encourage others to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. Many blogs are encouraging without realizing it. With this award bloggers nominate fellow bloggers, the nominees write a post answering a few questions and nominate other bloggers.

If blogging isn’t your full-time job, it’s probably something you’re squeezing into your already busy schedule. Between school. work, and finding time for yourself.  Writing blog posts often takes a back seat. Making it hard to stick to a consistent schedule. But luckily, there’s a way to create content for your blog in less time.

During April, I was able to get a lot done.  Like many people, I stayed home and only left my home for essentials. I took the time to get caught up on things, organize, and declutter. Once I was done with that, I went digging through my craft supplies and made a few things using what I had. With the supplies I had, I made three wall hangs, and a bunch of felt keychains. I also worked on improving my art skills and played around with new art mediums. So here’s a close look at my April, the things I created, what I accomplished, and my goals for May.