Sensible & Simple Life

I recently revisited Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, a book I first picked up during a quiet winter weekend. If you’ve ever wanted to be more creative but felt stuck, self-conscious, or unsure where to start, this book is a beautiful and encouraging guide. Gilbert writes with warmth, humor, and honesty as she explores what it means to live a creative life, not necessarily as a professional artist, but simply as someone who makes space for curiosity, inspiration, and joy. 📚 Book Details: Title: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Genre: Self-Help, Creativity, Personal Development Setting: N/A (Non-fiction) Publication: 2015 Page Count: ~290 pages Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Best For: Anyone feeling creatively stuck, people who think they're "not creative," readers battling perfectionism, anyone wanting to embrace curiosity and joy in their creative pursuits 🌟 What Is Big Magic About? At its heart, Big Magic is a love letter to creativ...

There’s nothing quite like a bowl of homemade potato soup on a chilly day. It’s one of those classic comfort foods that warms both your belly and your heart. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and no fuss. This is the kind of recipe that brings back memories of family kitchens and hand-me-down aprons. This is a recipe I love for its minimalism. It is a family recipe. Just potatoes, onion, milk, and a little butter and seasoning. That’s it. You might be surprised how something so basic can taste so good. 🧂 Homemade Potato Soup Ingredients Potatoes (Yukon Gold, russet, or whatever you have on hand) Onion Butter Salt and pepper Water Milk 🍽️ How to Make Homemade Potato Soup In a pot over medium heat, melt a small amount of butter Add chopped onion and cook until translucent Slice raw potatoes and layer them on top of the onions Add just enough water to cover the potatoes Season with salt and pepper Boil until the potatoes are tender Do not dra...