• Crispy Chickpea Patties

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    Crispy Chickpea Patties

    A budget-friendly, protein-packed meal made with canned chickpeas and a few basics. These crispy chickpea patties are the perfect food bank dinner idea—they’re made with shelf-stable ingredients, cost just a few cents each, and are incredibly satisfying. Think of them like little veggie burgers: golden on the outside, soft in the middle, and full of…


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Hello. I’m Jackie.

🌿 37 | Jackie | Mother | Gardener
🌸 Resilience in bloom
🌱 Strength beneath the soil
🎗️ Fighting lymphoma with love + grit

I’m Jackie—a designer, developer, gardener, storyteller, and cancer warrior. With over 10 years of experience building WordPress and WooCommerce websites, I help creatives, small businesses, and soulful brands bring their ideas to life online. I’m endlessly inspired by the beauty of nature, a fresh bloom in the garden, a well-placed headline, or a moment of truth shared through content. Whether I’m planting dahlias or designing a site that converts, I do it with heart, purpose, and a deep belief in the power of creativity.

In 2025, I was diagnosed with lymphoma—a life-altering chapter that has become part of my story, not the end of it. Through treatment and healing, I’ve found even more clarity about what matters: slowing down, showing up, and creating with intention. Now, I use my platform to not only build websites and grow gardens but to share my journey with honesty and hope. If you’re looking for a web partner who brings both skill and soul—you’ve found her.

  • Duris Cucumber Farm: A Legacy of Family, Farming, and Fresh Produce in Puyallup

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    Duris Cucumber Farm: A Legacy of Family, Farming, and Fresh Produce in Puyallup

    In the heart of the Puyallup Valley, Duris Cucumber Farm stands as a testament to the enduring values of family, tradition, and community agriculture. What began as a modest home garden in 1955 has grown into a well-respected, multi-generational farm known for its specialty pickling cucumbers and commitment to high-quality produce. The story of Duris…


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  • From Their Kitchen to My Heart: A Lasagna Love Story

    From Their Kitchen to My Heart: A Lasagna Love Story

    A few days ago, something incredibly touching arrived at my door—a homemade lasagna, still warm, carefully wrapped, and gifted with love by a kind couple from Tacoma. I had never met them before. One of them had once walked the hard road of cancer, a path I now know more intimately than I ever hoped…

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Duris Cucumber Farm: A Legacy of Family, Farming, and Fresh Produce in Puyallup
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Duris Cucumber Farm: A Legacy of Family, Farming, and Fresh Produce in Puyallup

In the heart of the Puyallup Valley, Duris Cucumber Farm stands as a testament to the enduring values of family, tradition, and community agriculture. What began as a modest home garden in 1955 has grown into a well-respected, multi-generational farm known for its specialty pickling cucumbers and commitment to high-quality produce. The story of Duris…

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Fall in the South Sound: Exploring Pumpkin Patches Near Seattle, Tacoma & Puyallup

As the leaves begin to turn and the scent of cider floats through the air, families across the Seattle-Tacoma-Puyallup area start a familiar search: the perfect pumpkin patch. Here in the South Sound, fall isn’t just a season—it’s a celebration. It’s a chance to bundle up in cozy flannels, sip hot cocoa, and wander rows…

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The Enduring Bloom: Unearthing the History of Van Lierop Bulb Farm in Puyallup

In the fertile embrace of the Puyallup Valley, where the majestic silhouette of Mount Rainier often graces the horizon, the vibrant colors of spring once spoke volumes about the enduring legacy of Van Lierop Bulb Farm. Founded in 1934 by Simon Van Lierop and his wife Beatrice, this farm became a beloved symbol of the…

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Where to Find Free Seeds and Seed Exchanges in Pierce County

Where to Find Free Seeds and Seed Exchanges in Pierce County 🌱🌻 If you are a gardener in Pierce County and looking for free seeds or seed exchanges in Tacoma Puyallup and the surrounding areas you are in luck. There are several local seed libraries and community-driven initiatives that offer free seeds to help residents…

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Gardening How Tos | Gardening Tips

How to Start a Cut Flower Garden for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

🌸 Introduction: Why Start a Cut Flower Garden? A cut flower garden is a dedicated space in your yard or garden specifically designed to grow flowers for cutting and arranging into beautiful bouquets. Unlike decorative flower beds or borders, which prioritize aesthetics from a distance, a cut flower garden focuses on production, abundance, and continuous…

Planting Hope: My Cancer Journey Through the Flower Garden
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Planting Hope: My Cancer Journey Through the Flower Garden

Back in March and April, I started seeds indoors with excitement and a plan. I was dreaming big this year—more rows, more blooms, a bigger cut flower garden than ever before. I pictured myself out in the sun, barefoot in the soil, planting beauty with my own two hands. What I didn’t plan for was…

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Farming Tips | Gardening How Tos | Growing Dahlias

How to Grow Dahlias from Seed

🌸 How to Grow Dahlias from Seed (Not Tubers!) A Budget-Friendly Guide for Beginner & Cut Flower Gardeners Thinking about starting a dahlia garden without breaking the bank? You’re in the right place. While most gardeners buy dahlia tubers each year, there’s a lesser-known, budget-friendly method that I personally used in 2025: growing dahlias from…

Farmer’s Almanac 2025 Collection
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Farmer’s Almanac 2025 Collection

🌻 1. The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2025 A timeless classic — this is your year-at-a-glance go-to for not just weather forecasts, but also moon phases, planting dates, folklore, and a sprinkle of charming old-school wisdom.It’s surprisingly thorough for such a compact book. I especially love how it blends scientific forecasts with that traditional Almanac charm….

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Your TikTok Views Stalled at 300? This Is Why.

If you’ve been posting on TikTok and you’re wondering why your videos seem to always hit 300 views and then stop dead in their tracks, you’re not alone. Creators everywhere call it the “300 Jail.” Some think it’s a shadowban. Some think it’s personal. Some think TikTok is broken. But here’s the truth: It’s none…

How to Pitch to Companies for PR Packages: A Proven Formula
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How to Pitch to Companies for PR Packages: A Proven Formula

Back in the peak blogging years between 2010-2014, I worked with countless PR firms and marketing teams, receiving over $20,000 worth of product annually. Companies like Dyson, Graco, Britax, KitchenAid, Ninja, Fisher-Price, and countless others regularly sent me products to review and promote to my audience. I was part of an era where mom bloggers…

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Small and Micro Influencer PR Packages: Why They Work So Well

Micro influencers are changing the way brands do PR. While big influencers have huge followings, small influencers (1,000–50,000 followers) often deliver better results because their audiences are highly engaged and trust them. For brands, working with small influencers can feel more like word-of-mouth marketing. Their followers view them as real people, not just ad platforms….

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PR Packages by Niche

I’ve organized my PR contact lists into separate categories for different creator niches. Each list is hosted privately on Google Sheets and is password-protected to prevent scraping, protect brand privacy, and ensure that only genuine creators can access the contacts. The password is shared on my TikTok to help real creators gain access safely Beauty…

About Jackie

Hi, I’m Jackie — a mom, gardener, and web designer living in a cozy green farmhouse nestled near Mount Rainier. I’m currently battling stage 3 Lymphoma. Feel free to follow me on the following socials.