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Each week, I gather my favorite finds—from wholesome pantry staples to mindful living tips—to make your life a little simpler, cleaner, and more inspired.

What’s in season

Discover what’s fresh and in season in Okinawa, so you can shop smarter, eat tastier, and support local farms all year round.

Japanese Labels

Use this page to confidently read Japanese food and household labels, so you can make cleaner, healthier choices while shopping in Okinawa.

Farmer’s Market Reviews

Find the best places to shop for fresh produce, clean snacks, personal care essentials, and more—both on and off base. Navigate grocery stores with confidence and discover healthier, budget-friendly options for your family!

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Recipes

Discover how to prepare and enjoy unique local ingredients like burdock, lotus root, and goya. Learn simple, delicious recipes that bring Okinawa’s fresh produce to your table!

This not That

On base

Off base

Online

Uncover clean, healthier alternatives both on and off base, plus curated picks from my Amazon storefront to make mindful shopping easier—no matter where you’re stationed.

WIC Picks: Make the Most of Your Benefits

Worthy WIC Picks

Maximize your WIC benefits with smart shopping tips. Learn what’s covered, what’s not, and which approved items contain preservatives, chemicals, or fillers—so you can make the best choices for your family’s health.

Simple, effective DIY recipes for non-toxic self-care and cleaning—made with ingredients you can actually find in grocery stores & online.

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• DIY Hydrogen Peroxide Countertop Disinfectant Spray
  A clean, effective, and toxin free alternative to store-bought surface sprays. Why choose hydrogen peroxide? Most conventional household disinfectants contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, synthetic fragrances, and preservatives that canContinue reading “DIY Hydrogen Peroxide Countertop Disinfectant Spray”
• Seven Sustainable Kitchen Swaps at Daiso
  What sustainability is and why it belongs in your kitchen. Sustainability means caring for the planet through mindful choices. It belongs in your kitchen because how you shop, cook, andContinue reading “Seven Sustainable Kitchen Swaps at Daiso”
• Worthy WIC Picks – Fish
  Fish is a WIC-approved powerhouse food packed with benefits for you and your family. It’s rich in omega-3s that support heart, brain, and eye health, provides lean protein for growingContinue reading “Worthy WIC Picks – Fish”
• Worthy WIC Picks – Cereal
  How many times have you tossed a box of cereal into your cart without even glancing at the ingredients? I get it — growing up, cereal was a morning staple.Continue reading “Worthy WIC Picks – Cereal”
• Maitake Stir Fry
  Ingredients -1 Package of Maitake Mushrooms. (I bought mine from San A Hamby Town) –Ghee, Olive Oil or Coconut Oil (enough to coat your pan) -2-3 Chopped Garlic Cloves -1Continue reading “Maitake Stir Fry”