Our part of the world has experienced some rather unusually artic weather with below zero temps, frozen ponds and multiple snow days. We took advantage of the cold to do all the things we don't normally get around to. Of course, we made many cups of our usual, kid-favorite hot chocolate. You can get the… Continue reading Simple Hot Chocolate Recipe
Some Things I’ve Learned: A Hands-On Intro to Woodstoves
Our 1970's ranch-style home came with an similarly dated woodstove. Upon first sight, I assumed we would quickly remove the eyesore and revert the fireplace back into its original use. Yet, when the previous homeowner stopped by a few days after closing to show us how to use and maintain the stove, we affirmed that… Continue reading Some Things I’ve Learned: A Hands-On Intro to Woodstoves
A Storage Solution for Homeschool Materials
My sweet not-so-little boy just asked if I would make him lunch. Just as I was about to decline, he threw in the most beautiful words a Mom could ever hear. "We are going to explore all afternoon and want to have a good lunch with us for when we get hungry." And, all the… Continue reading A Storage Solution for Homeschool Materials
Cast Iron Skillets: Everything You Need to Know
At the beginning of October, a friend of mine invited me to her small town for an afternoon of "boutique-ing" and antiquing. While we visited a few adorable boutique shops along Main Street, we spent most of our time meandering the quiet aisles and booths of a vendor-style antique/consignment store. It may be no surprise… Continue reading Cast Iron Skillets: Everything You Need to Know
7 Steps to Prioritize Peace At Home
For two weeks now, I have been stuck at home. And, it's not for what you may think.... Shortly after my husband returned from his work trip, my van decided it needed it's "own vacation".... Of course, this vacation included a highly sophisticated transport and a costly stay at a fine hotel. At this point,… Continue reading 7 Steps to Prioritize Peace At Home
The Good List: Four Projects to be Completed in 2021
I missed sharing the official one year anniversary of our huge move to the country. But, today marks one year, one month and one day.... That's pretty unique, too! Shortly after we moved from suburbia to the-middle-of-nowhere, we devised quite a long list of things we hoped to accomplish in our first year on our… Continue reading The Good List: Four Projects to be Completed in 2021
If I’ve Learned Anything…
While my husband was out of the country, I decided to make a big change.... I cut off roughly 6 inches of my belly-button-length hair and added that annoyingly infamous side bang "swoosh," as I like to call it. I also, tried out those sticker nail things that are quite the rage. You really can't… Continue reading If I’ve Learned Anything…
A 2020 Drink Recipe to Bring Back You
I know this may sound a bit cliche, but... 2020 was a rough year! Our world has been turned upside down in more ways than one. As a whole, we are dealing with a massive health crisis, political drama, and the harsh reality of loss. No matter how you slice it, loss of anything hurts.… Continue reading A 2020 Drink Recipe to Bring Back You
Handmade Christmas Gift Guide for Simple, Quick Gifts
The purposefully slower days always create marginal space to do the things we don't get to every other day of the year. Crafting, baking, a day in town for shopping, wrapping, dancing, reading, playing in the snow. Yes, over the past few weeks we have had entire days of those simple, special activities. (Even the… Continue reading Handmade Christmas Gift Guide for Simple, Quick Gifts
Simple Breakfast Ideas for Busy Winter Mornings
My favorite morning ritual involves sneaking to the couch in the early hours of the morning to savor the quiet and a steaming mug of coffee. In my attempts to create a peaceful start to the day, I have learned that while a big breakfast is desirable, it isn't always in our best interests. Making… Continue reading Simple Breakfast Ideas for Busy Winter Mornings