by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Home Remedies, Life with So
Introduction I wasn’t born here—I was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. We came to Long Beach to survive. Emotionally, it was jarring. The noise, the strangers, the concrete everywhere—it felt like the ground had shifted beneath us. There was a deep loneliness...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Make Your Own, Self-Sufficiency the Caliwise Way Series
INTRO: Rooted in Sunshine, Made by Hand This isn’t about escaping to a cabin in the woods. It’s about blooming right where you’re planted—in a downtown studio, a seaside flat, or a concrete courtyard kissed by bougainvillea. The Self-Sufficient Apartment is your...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Home Remedies
Welcome to our DIY section where nature meets self-care. Inspired by California’s landscape and seasonal rhythm, here are three small-batch, earth-rooted face mask recipes to treat your skin with intention and glow like a coastal sunrise. All made from accessible...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Make Your Own, Self-Sufficiency the Caliwise Way Series
Make Once, Use Often Slow-made staples that keep on giving 🌿 Introduction In a world of disposables and fast fixes, there’s quiet magic in making things that last. Make Once, Use Often is your invitation to shift gears—to craft slow, to mend, to reuse, and to wrap...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Garden Notes
Welcome to the season of soft sunrises, bare hands in soil, and all the slow, hopeful beginnings a garden brings. Living in Zone 10 (hello, endless summer!) means we’re lucky to grow nearly year-round—but that doesn’t mean we skip the prep. It just looks a little...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Garden Notes
A warm little guide for turning humble, found things into a space of magic and making You don’t need a fancy shed or a big budget to build your perfect garden workshop. You just need time, intention, and a knack for seeing treasure in what others might toss. Whether...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Garden Notes
Craft your own earthy wellness corner using what you have, what you find, and what you love. You don’t need expensive tools or shiny apothecary jars to start your journey toward natural wellness. With a bit of creativity, a few salvaged treasures, and some slow,...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Garden Notes
Ever notice how one patch of your garden stays warm all day, while another always feels cooler and damp? That’s the quiet magic of microclimates—tiny, hidden weather patterns that shape how your garden grows. This guide is for the curious gardener (like you), ready to...
by So Vong | May 18, 2025 | Garden Notes
Regenerative gardening is about working with nature, not against it. By layering organic matter, encouraging beneficial organisms, and practicing sustainable habits, you cultivate a thriving, productive garden with minimal effort. With regenerative gardening, you:...
