Michelle M Damiani

I've been on a journey to eat more naturally. If it's processed, I probably won't buy it. There are a few things I still fill my pantry with, but they are few and far between when I'm stocking processed items! So here is my list of things I bake with and/or things we like to eat. We are gluten-free, dairy-free, and 1 of us is nut-free! That might seem like a lot, but honestly, it has made me pay more attention to what I put in my body. I can still eat sweets of all kinds, but they have to match our dietary restrictions!

A curated collection of supplements and wellness essentials I use daily or have been recommended by my holistic doctor. These items support cholesterol health, immune balance, energy, stress relief, and overall well-being. Perfect for anyone looking for natural, effective options to incorporate into their routine. Since I've started heading toward a more “holistic” way of life, I've taken notice what my family puts in their bodies and/or on their bodies! This will eventually be another book project. I love DIY books, always have! As far as some of these products are concerned, always check with your doctor to be sure it’s right for you.

I started during covid, lots of time on my hands, kids moved out, working from home and 1st year with a raised bed garden. I've always been an in-ground gardener for 30+ years…but 1st year with the raised bed…incredible harvest! So I thought I'd write a book for a beginner. A true beginner, someone who has never planted a seed before! And that is how this gardening series began. The notebook, puzzle book were for fun. The Prayer book is something I've just started with my interest. I do plan to write more beginner friendly gardening books! My mission is that anyone who wants to can start to garden and will have the knowledge to do so! Let me know if you have any questions or comments!

These are the garden and yard tools I actually use to make gardening easier and more enjoyable. Nothing fancy — just practical, beginner-friendly items that help with planting, watering, weeding, and everyday garden tasks.

I add fun freebies when you order a garden book from my TikTok shop, these are some of those freebies! My mission is that anyone who picks up one of my beginner gardening books will have a few things to help them hit the ground…digging! Gardening is such a healthy hobby and not only is it good for you, it's good for the Earth. Grow just 1 thing you eat all the time and see the difference in taste from your homegrown to grocery! You will be amazed!

This list shares the real things I learned after getting my books into local retail shops and co-ops — the stuff I truly wish I had known sooner. I’m documenting my journey in real time as I grow from a few local shops to expanding into retail stores around the country. I’ll keep adding new cards as I go, so you can learn alongside me and see what actually works (and what doesn’t). If you create something handmade — books, journals, candles, art, food, or anything else — there is absolutely room for you in retail. My goal is to make this path feel less intimidating and more doable. If you’re on a similar journey, I’d love to know what you make!

What I use for my small business

I started on a journey to “clean” up our household health & beauty supplies. It's been an eye-opening experience to see what ingredients I don't want and how many products they are in! This is the list of things we have switched to from ones that didn't have the junk or got a very high rating on EWG website. If you've never been to that website, check it out. They rate products you use from 10-0, 0 being the best w/ zero bad stuff in that particular product! It might be discouraging to find your favorite brand on there, but also educational.

These are places we go to frequently when we just need something to do and the best part all are free except for the mini golf!