We have had a very strange winter this year, with several periods of spring-like weather. Although I enjoyed the unseasonably warm weather, there hasn’t been much snow this year, which is pretty unusual where I live. Winter can feel really long, but last winter I really embraced the season by enjoying winter activities like snowshoeing
I am sure, that many have heard the lovely anonymous poem quoted by Elizabeth Elliot about doing the next right thing. “At an old English parsonage down by the sea,there came in the twilight a message to me.Its quaint Saxon legend deeply engraventhat, as it seems to me, teaching from heaven.And all through the hours
Have you ever tried to give your life a makeover, by establishing new routines and new habits. Maybe you went all in on a whole new plan to get up early, workout, eat healthy, keep the house clean, meal plan, only to have the plan come crashing down in a week, or even a day.
Do you have lots of grand goals you would like to achieve someday? Do you tell yourself that someday, when life is a little less hectic, you will make time for the things that really matter? It is easy to think that someday, we will actually make time for our priorities. Someday, we will prioritize
These grain-free stuffed peppers are a great option for lunch or dinner. They are gluten-free and keto-friendly grain-free stuffed peppers. You can also omit the cheese and make them Whole30 grain-free stuffed peppers! With so many people having various health restrictions and diets, it can be tricky to find recipes that are suitable. While I
Today is one of those Cozy Winter Days here at our farm. I would love to share a DITL with you, so come along! Ever since moving to a farm in the country, I have been enjoying winter much more than I once did. Although I like gardening, I’m always ready for a break when
A letter of Encouragement for the Overwhelmed Mom. As moms, we all have days of weariness. There are days when the baby didn’t sleep well and we start the day feeling behind, overwhelmed, and exhausted; days when we have so many things that must be done, that we have no idea how to get them
Cultivating a Peaceful Home Atmosphere I wish I could say that my home is always peaceful and orderly, that my kids never squabble, and that it is always a place of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (the fruits of the spirit). I have a vision for my home– that these
Seasonal Cooking: Simple Ways to Embrace the Seasons with Food When we think of the changing seasons, we think of course about the weather, but often, food is something that comes to mind as well. When we think of summer we might envision outdoor parties with hotdogs, potato salad, and juicy slices of cold watermelon,
Both my husband and I grew up in the country, and we wanted our children to be able to do the same. Land is expensive, however, and we were married for almost seven years before it happened. Finally we found the perfect property for us with plenty of land and an old farmhouse. Now I
