One modern family's journey of going country!
Each year, I patiently wait for the first days of spring. This lovely, long-awaited change starts somewhere between the end of January and the beginning of March. As we are smack in the middle of land-locked Oklahoma, there is really no rhyme or reason to when the weather shifts. But, when it does, it is… Continue reading Seed Starting Tips & FREE Printable
The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer, darker, colder. The best remedy for a chilly night inside? A warm cup of rich, creamy cocoa! As the winter draws closer, and we turn our thoughts to Christmas, and giving love to others during the holiday season, I am always on the lookout… Continue reading Simple Cocoa Mix Recipe
As the weather gets a bit chilly, and the apples begin to ripen, it is finally time for one amazing culinary concoction.... CARAMEL!! By the way, how did you read that last word? Care-uh-mel? Or car-muhl... Regardless of how you pronounce it, I'm sure you can agree with me on this fact--It's DELICIOUS! Let me… Continue reading Easy Caramel Drizzle & A Latte
While I am always up for a delicious restaurant bagel (thinking of Panera here,) I am not a fan of the added ingredients that I am sure are in the baked goods. Specifically, I don't prefer the extra preservatives, artificial ingredients or the loads of sugars lurking in the fluffiness. Over the past many months,… Continue reading Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bagels
The days are drawing closer to the start of a new homeschool year. While I don't have an exact start date in the books, I have just about everything else ready to roll! In my last post, I shared a massive list of books that we plan on using in the upcoming school year. They… Continue reading 8 Simple Steps for Creating a Homeschool Plan
In my most recent video on YouTube, I unbox our homeschool materials for next school year. But in case you are like me, and prefer a written list, keep reading. (Don't worry, if you prefer the video, it will be linked at the end!) Toward the end of every school year, I get a major… Continue reading HUGE Book HAUL
Over the past few weeks, my handy hubby and I have been working on a variety of long-overdue house projects. Of course, we have enlisted the help of our rather handy children (they have grown up in a DIY environment and have often learned how to do various jobs alongside us.) The biggest and most… Continue reading 5 RENO Tips for YOUR Next DIY
When my kids were little, my favorite thing to do for a mini "break" would be to leave the kids with my hubby so I could run to Target or Ross and browse isles of orderly, beautiful products while sipping on a specialty coffee drink. All of this was rather exciting in the days of… Continue reading Cold BREW: A Simple and SMOOTH Coffee Drink
Let's take a moment to appreciate the fact that I have had to look up how to spell the word Hawaiian about 15 times in the past 24 hours. It sure baffles my mind how to create the right combination of I's and A's to spell the word "Hawaiian." (And, even in that last typing,… Continue reading Sourdough Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Our family recently packed up clothing, food and all the outdoor, winter gear we own to embark on a snowy family getaway to the mountains. We have this favorite town tucked at the base of a snow-covered mountain that makes for the perfect destination. A quaint town, a rustic cabin with a brilliant view, and… Continue reading 5 REASONS TO PRIORITIZE FAMILY VACATION