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
Foodie-Snowy Day
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
Intentional Hospitality
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
A New Animal on the Farm
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
5 Great Ways to Eat More Veggies
I have never been one to sneak vegetables into my kids' food. It feels rather sneaky and counter-productive. I do want them to want to eat their veggies, and maybe, learn to love them! (As a kid, I often asked for green beans for snack and ate the kale garnish from the plate, before kale… Continue reading 5 Great Ways to Eat More Veggies
Rainy Days
The rain pours steadily down on our home. It's cold and dreary, and I'm a tad bummed about being stuck inside after yesterday's taste of spring. I'd rather be in the garden, (great bumper-sticker!) but I'm so thankful we have a dry, warm space to rest in. And a reason to snuggle on the couch… Continue reading Rainy Days
New Girl in Town
I'm just a simple girl with a tendency to love all things beautiful, homemade and old fashion. Yet, I'm a sucker for modern conveniences like electricity and indoor plumbing (we have no intentions of going off-grid on this journey!) Friends, I am a born-and-raised city girl who just moved to a 20-acre chunk of land,… Continue reading New Girl in Town