“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.” — Proverbs 31:16 Winter is on her last leg here in the Midwest and I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring. The boys and I spend as much time outside as we can on warmish days, so I... Continue Reading →
As I'm writing this, we're currently entering the last leg of winter. As much as I want spring to arrive in full force, it just isn't quite here yet, so why not continue indulging in a few cozy winter things while we still can? Hot chocolate, for instance! A cup of hot cocoa paired with... Continue Reading →
I just love breakfast foods. Pancakes, Waffles, Homemade Granola, oatmeal, eggs, Sourdough Drop Biscuits, Sourdough Peanut Butter Crepes, bacon…it may be one of my love languages. Muffins are another one of those easy Saturday morning breakfast items in our household. They function as a dessert or a midday snack too (that is…if they last past breakfast). Wouldn’t it be great... Continue Reading →
March is one of my least favorite months of the year. Not much is growing at this time of year except for my indoor seed starts. The smell of fresh soil and tiny green shoots give me hope that spring is on the way! Caring for indoor seedlings is the main task on my March... Continue Reading →
It has taken some time to get into a rhythm of keeping our farmhouse kitchen clean and tidy. I've become more and more efficient with this particular space as my toddler and baby demand more and more of my time. I also want basic products that get the job done while also remaining no toxic... Continue Reading →
I utilize my essential oil diffuser almost every day. It's a small way that I can set the tone in my home. For example, I enjoy diffusing a citrus oil such as lemon on cleaning days, relaxing lavender in the evenings, cedar wood when we need some cozy, and tea tree or frankincense when we... Continue Reading →
February is a bleak and frigid month here in the midwest. Not much is growing at this time of year, but it’s about time to start seeds indoors. The smell of fresh soil and tiny green shoots give me hope that spring is on the way! Caring for indoor seedlings is the main task on... Continue Reading →
With two tiny boys running and crawling under my feet, I need quick and simple options for breakfast. I also prefer to feed my family healthy and whole food options...finding breakfast items that meet both of these standards is challenging and expensive! That's why I'm working to expand my sourdough baking skills. I've already created... Continue Reading →
I've used cloth diapers for the past two years on both of my baby boys. I began researching about this diapering process while I was pregnant with my first son. At first glance, the entire concept of cloth diapering seemed monumental and completely overwhelming. I went to the internet with a long list of questions:... Continue Reading →
Motherhood is the most challenging journeys that I've been on. In all honesty, I feel discouraged by it every day and sometimes wonder if I have what it takes to do it all over again tomorrow. As another tantrum breaks out because I told the toddler that he couldn't comb his breakfast with my hairbrush,... Continue Reading →