In a world built for speed and convenience, choosing to slow down and create something fundamental with your own hands is a profound act. It connects us to our history, to our food, and to a sense of self-reliance that the modern world often denies us.

#BreadMaking

🍵 Your daily brew shouldn't cost the Earth. 🌎☕

While single-use paper filters lead to millions of trees cut down each year and often involve bleaching with harsh chemicals, there's a simpler way.

Our reusable coffee filters are designed to be washed and used over 50+ times.
#ZeroWaste

🥳Good morning, fellow #smallbusinessowners!
Today is the perfect day to join our 📌 Pinterest collaboration board.
Let’s work together to grow our businesses! Drop your Pinterest link in the comments or Link to the invite ➡️
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And don't forget to like and share to grow the board 📌

Let’s show up for small businesses! 🎉 Supporting your friend’s venture doesn’t always have to mean spending money — sometimes the best support is free 🙌

Drop your favorite small biz below ⬇️

#SupportSmallBusiness #ShopLocal #CommunityOverCompetition #SmallBusinessSupport

We have some exciting news! 🚀 The Elowen and Elm team is now on Substack.

This is where we'll share our most valuable updates, deep dives, & stories. We want to build a community with you, beyond the fleeting social feed.

Be the first to get our content. Subscribe here: elowenandelm.substack.com

For anyone with sensitive skin, a new baby, or a goal to reduce chemicals in their home, this product is ideal. 💜

Our Lavender Laundry Sachets are the chemical-free, compostable, and reusable answer to dryer sheets. They soften your clothes with nothing but natural goodness.

#NonToxicHome

“September tries its best to have us forget summer.” 🍂

And you know what? I’m ready for it. Ready for pumpkin spice, cozy knits, and the golden light of fall. Summer was beautiful, but there's magic in moving forward.

What are you most looking forward to this autumn?

#HelloFall #AutumnVibes

Hope is flying south this fall! 🦋 The new 2025 report shows Monarch population numbers are up!

I've loved contributing to this comeback by planting milkweed and raising caterpillars in my garden. Releasing each butterfly is a tiny victory for nature.

Join the effort! #MonarchButterfly

It's so much more than a transaction. When you choose to shop small, you're investing in your neighbor's dream, helping a local family put food on the table, and fueling the unique character of our town. You're not just supporting a business, you're supporting an entire community. ❤️

#ShopSmall

In between summer 🌞 and autumn 🍂 is August 🌻. It's a time when we try our best to hold on to summer before it slips through our fingers.
#AugustVibes #SummerQuotes #AugustQuotes #GreatQuotes

🌍✨ Make Sustainability Fun for Little Ones! ✨👶

Say goodbye to disposable waste and hello to our adorable Junior Paper-Free Toilet Paper Set—a 12-pack of reusable, kid-sized family cloths in charming plaid prints! 🌈
#EcoFriendlyLiving

"Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause the most inconvenience."

#CaturdayVibes #HappyCaturday #WeekendWithCats #CaturdayCuties #CaturdayFun #LazyCaturday #CaturdaySnuggles #Meowdy #CaturdayMood #CatsOfBluesky #PurrfectDay #CozyCaturday #CatTax

Tired of wasting paper towels on kitchen messes? Meet your new zero-waste hero! Our Epic Cooking Sponge is a reusable, super-absorbent towel designed to make your cooking routine greener and more efficient.
#ZeroWasteKitchen #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyHome

I was out picking beans yesterday, and this little guy hopped from the beans 🫘 to the tomatoes 🍅. As best as I can tell, it’s a baby gray tree frog. #GardenLife #GardenFriends #TreeFrog #IowaGarden #Zone5 #Frogs

🏠🌺The hollyhock is nicknamed the "outhouse flower" because, in the old days, these tall, vibrant blooms were often planted near outhouses to provide privacy and mark their location. Their height and lush foliage made them perfect for concealing less picturesque structures. #GardenHistory

🚀 Soil vs. Hydro Tomatoes: Round 1 goes to SCIENCE.

Hydroponic seedling: 🌿💨 zoom
Soil seedling: 🐢 …patiently

Guess which one’s winning? (Spoiler: It’s not the dirt.)

#HydroponicsWins #GardeningExperiments #TomatoFaceOff #Gardening #BeginnerGardening #Zone5Gardening #TomatoGarden #Hydroponics

It’s time to get those seeds in the ground! Here’s the ideal window for planting these delicious crops:

✅ Brussels Sprouts – Apr 15-29
✅ Broccoli – Apr 15-29
✅ Beets – Apr 15-29
✅ Cauliflower – Apr 22-May 6
✅ Cantaloupe – Apr 29-May 13

Share your garden plans below! 👇 #Zone5Gardening

"The smallest feline is a masterpiece." - Leonardo da Vinci
#CaturdayVibes #HappyCaturday #WeekendWithCats #CaturdayCuties #CaturdayFun #LazyCaturday #CaturdaySnuggles #Meowdy #CaturdayMood #CatsofBlueSky #PurrfectDay #CozyCaturday #CatTax

🌿 DIY Potting Soil—Make Your Own for Healthier Plants! 🌿
Store-bought mixes can be pricey—why not make your own?
#DIYGardening #BeginnerGardening #Gardening #GardenLife #PlantLove #UrbanGardening
#GardenInspiration #GreenThumb #GardenDesign
#HomeGarden #GrowYourOwn #NatureLovers

🌿 April Indoor Seed Sowing for Zone 5 Gardeners! 🌿
Spring is in full swing, and if you're in Zone 5, now’s the time to start these seeds indoors for a thriving summer garden:
✅ Rosemary
✅ Cantaloupe 🍈
✅ Cucumber 🥒
✅ Honey Dew
✅ Watermelon
✅ Winter Squash
✅ Zucchini
#zone5garden

“I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul.”
– Jean Cocteau

#CaturdayVibes #HappyCaturday #WeekendWithCats #CaturdayCuties #CaturdayFun #LazyCaturday #CaturdaySnuggles #Meowdy #CaturdayMood #CatsOfBlueSky #PurrfectDay #CozyCaturday #CatTax

A black cat with yellow eyes gazes out a window with pink petunias in the background. The caption to this post reads: "In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this." - Terry Pratchett

"In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this."
- Terry Pratchett

#CaturdayVibes #HappyCaturday #WeekendWithCats #CaturdayCuties #CaturdayFun #LazyCaturday #CaturdaySnuggles #Meowdy #CaturdayMood #CatsOfBlueSky #PurrfectDay #CozyCaturday #VoidCat

🌸 Happy First Day of Spring! 🌸

The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and new beginnings are in the air! 🌷✨

Let’s shake off the winter chill and embrace the beauty of this fresh season. What are you most excited for this spring? 🌼☀️

#HelloSpring #SpringVibes #NewBeginnings

🌱✨ Calling all Zone 5 Gardeners! ✨🌱

It’s that exciting time of year—seed starting season is here! 🌟

#Gardening #GardenLife #PlantLove #UrbanGardening
#ResistanceGarden #GreenThumb #BeginnerGardener
#HomeGarden #GrowYourOwn #SeedStarting #EcoFriendlyGardening

“It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens.”

-Cynthia E. Varnado

#CaturdayVibes #HappyCaturday #WeekendWithCats #CaturdayCuties #CaturdayFun #LazyCaturday #CaturdaySnuggles #Meowdy #CaturdayMood #CatsOfBlueSky #PurrfectDay #CozyCaturday

U.S. Public Lands: A Shared Legacy Did you know that over 640 million acres of public lands in the U.S. are owned by the American people? These spaces—national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and more—are a testament to our shared commitment to conservation and accessibility.

🌎 U.S. Public Lands: A Shared Legacy
Did you know that over 640 million acres of public lands in the U.S. are owned by the American people?

They’re not just land; they’re a promise to future generations. Let’s protect and enjoy them responsibly. 🌿

#PublicLands #Conservation #OutdoorAdventures

✨I wish the best for all who see this post✨ #DailyQuotes #IrishProverb #IrishBlessing #MarchVibes

Small swaps, big impact. 🌿

From cotton rounds to solid dish soap, our essentials make eco-friendly living easy & beautiful. 🌎✨

Join us in creating a sustainable future—every choice counts! 💚
#EcoLiving #EcoVibes #Smallbusiness
#Sustainability #ShopSmall #ElowenAndElm

"If cats could talk, they wouldn’t."
-Nan Porter

🐈😺😸😻🐱😼

#CaturdayVibes #HappyCaturday #WeekendWithCats #CaturdayCuties #CaturdayFun #LazyCaturday #CaturdaySnuggles #Meowdy #CaturdayMood #CatsOfBlueSky #PurrfectDay #CozyCaturday

Our Forests Are Under Threat. 🌲

Two new executive orders from President Trump aim to expand logging across federal public forests.

We must act now to protect them!

☎️ Call your representatives
🌱 Support forest conservation efforts
🔄️ Share this post to raise awareness

#ProtectOurForests