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The Benefits of Having an Insect Hotel

March 13, 2024
Insect hotel featuring sections for bees, butterflies, and ladybugs on metal pole.

Thinking about adding an insect hotel to your garden this spring? There are numerous benefits to keeping an insect hotel and helping your native pollinators. This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. I never thought I’d be the type of girl who gets excited to see bugs – no matter how beneficial – in our yard.   But one of my favorite things to do during the warmer months is…

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Spring Items Have Launched

March 6, 2024
Collage photo of spring items from Holoka Home on Etsy. Items include simmer pot kits, bookmarks, Easter egg decor, and garden stakes.

Spring items have launched on Holoka Home on Etsy! This launch includes new simmer pot kits, Easter decor, paper bookmarks, garden stakes, and more to come! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Spring has sprung in my Etsy shop!  Transitioning between seasons has taken some work.  I’ve grown quite attached to my winter items.  Of course, they’re what launched my shop so that’s probably what stirred my attachment. …

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Half Whole Wheat Homemade Tortillas

February 28, 2024
Top view of Half Whole Wheat Homemade Tortillas on white plate on wooden board with gray kitchen towel, rolling pin, and homemade tortilla off to the side.

These Half Whole Wheat Homemade Tortillas are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients! They’re the perfect vessel for tacos, sandwiches, and more! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. After making homemade crepes for the first time, I decided to keep our griddle pan hot and make a batch of homemade tortillas.  Trust me when I say that I love having soft tortillas in the house! …

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How to Prep Your Garden for Spring

February 21, 2024
Photo of ceramic glazed pot filled with orange and white zinnias. Zinnias sit alongside herb planter with wild bleeding hearts, barrel planter, and yellow flowers in background.

Are you getting the itch to garden? Before you get your hands in the dirt, prep your garden for spring planting first. These tips will help you get started! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. My husband and I totally have the garden itch right now!  But we’re in zone 7a, so we still have some cold weather to get through before we can start planting.  While we…

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Winter Clearance Etsy Sale

February 18, 2024
Holoka Home Winter Clearance Etsy Sale Collage

Winter items are heading out of my Etsy shop for the season! Sale items are currently 40% off until the beginning of March and won’t be back until fall/winter! This post may contain affiliate links.  Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. If you’re signed up for my newsletter, then you got a surprise e-mail in your inbox on Friday.  I popped in to give you a preview of my winter clearance sale happening on…

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How to Make Homemade Crepes

February 14, 2024
Sweet and savory crepes sit on white platter. Plate of homemade crepes and bowl of fresh spinach sit in background.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to make homemade crepes, this is such an easy recipe to follow! Once they’re made, fill the crepes with an endless amount of sweet and savory fillings! This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase through one of these links helps support this blog. Happy Valentine’s Day!  What better day to publish a romantic, French recipe than on Valentine’s Day!  So today I’m sharing a super simple recipe for homemade crepes.  About…

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