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
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
While the term Simple Living means different things to different people, some refer to simple living as a return to old fashioned homemaking and increased self sufficiency. This goes hand in hand with slowing down, being content at home, and reducing the amount that we buy. This may sound sort of complicated, and maybe you
For all homemakers, whether you stay home, or work outside the home, there is a lot to do to keep a home running smoothly, and a lot to do to be prepared for whatever is upcoming in our life. There are a few simple routines that I have found make a huge difference in the
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
These bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers are a great appetizer for any event. Prepping does take a little extra time but it is so worth it! Prep Time: 20 Minutes Bake Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Recipe 10 to 12 – jalapenos 6 ounces – cream cheese 5 to 6 pieces – thick cut
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
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Topping 4 medium – sweet potatoes ¼ tsp – salt ¼ tsp – pepper ⅓ cup – vegetable broth ¼ tsp – ground nutmeg (optional) Base 1 lb – Italian sausage 1 – 12 oz frozen mixed vegetables 1 – 10.5 oz cream
