One modern family's journey of going country!
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
The weather is set to change from mid-60's to snow, which means I get out 2 things: The soup potSourdough stater A hot pot of chicken quinoa soup is the perfect companion to the soft roasted-garlic potato sourdough bread. Both warm a body inside out! Yes, I realize most of my posts so far have… Continue reading Foodie-Snowy Day
Nothing quite says, "Country" or "Old fashioned" like having company over for an afternoon of fellowship and food. Many of our January weekends have been full of friends and family (when it's too cold for visitors, it's just our us and yummy food!) I love the preparation almost as much as the visitors. The cleaning,… Continue reading Intentional Hospitality
The monstrous yellow lab (Sandlot, anyone?!) picked up speed, and the gut-wrenching feeling returned. I was not going to make it across the back yard, to the safety of the area beyond the electric fence. The dog licked and jumped, knocked me down and much to my horror would not let me go. Even though… Continue reading A New Animal on the Farm