One modern family's journey of going country!
We are hours away from actually, finally starting our massive renovation project in our new home. But, before we could start this monumental task, we had to get the puppies out of our house and into their own.... My very handy hubby whipped up a plan for a large, insulated dog house inside a fenced-in… Continue reading DIY Dog House with Gated Fence
Two times each year, our family takes a drastic leap against the flow of modern society and eliminates all sugar and most flours from our diet. We have done this for the past several years, with and without the children, as a way to hit the "Reset" button on our palates and give our insides… Continue reading Sugar-Free Breakfast Scramble
This weekend, in between soaking my poison ivy covered feet in Epsom salts and enjoying the Springtime sunshine, we got a bit of work accomplished.... We all worked together to create a simple, quick compost area near the (future) garden. Nathan used 2 wood pallets and some scrap wood & screws to create 3 walls.… Continue reading DIY Compost Bin and an Orchard
Years ago, my youngest kiddo and I caught some bug over the winter. Probably a simple cold, but with all the holidays and an unusual amount of company, we couldn't shake that lingering cough. One night, I woke in the wee hours of the morning, coughing, and trying to be as quiet as possible went… Continue reading Clean With Me
The kids convinced me that we shouldn't do school today. It's practically a holiday, and most years we have not done school this entire week for travelling reasons! (The mountains are always calling!) The oldest baked a box of brownies and the youngest drank his usual warm cup of milk while reading. Reading, check. They… Continue reading Homeschool Day Hijack
We have lived in our home for over two months, and our entryway has remained quite bare. I know with the upcoming renovation the entire space will be refreshed by removing a wall and adding new flooring. It will feel more like part of the living area and less like a very awkward, unused hallway.… Continue reading Entryway Addition
While ordering a counter top today for our upcoming kitchen reno, I made a friend, and pretty much invited myself over to her house to talk gardening, canning, country living, etc... This sweet, independent, older woman is working "just a few more years" to get out of debt and live her best retirement ever! (Cue… Continue reading Kitchen Must-Haves
I'm going to let you in on a little secret.... This post really has nothing to do with country living, but everything to do with that pesky little holiday that rolls around one day a year and suckers everybody into buying gifts for those they love. Each member of our family does enjoy a secretly-bought… Continue reading Delicious Valentine’s Treat
The weekend was filled with plenty of projects around the "farm" (we are trying out this title.) Of course, we had time for fun, plenty of time spent together and a half-day spent out and about. Here's what we did.... Our weekends start with Friday, if I'm being fully honest. We only have a 4-day… Continue reading Weekends are for Working
Almost all of the beautiful snow has melted. The winter gear has been packed away. The sun, in all it's glory, is shining bright and warm. And it's back to feeling like spring. The puppies are busy exploring together. They are happy to be outside, even in the snow, but so much more in the… Continue reading Goin’ to Town