The seasons are shifting. Leaves fall whether they want to or not. The trees strip down to bare branches and trunks; revealing everything for the…
Musings on Slow Living and Minimalism; What They Are & How to Incorporate Them into Our Lives
I’m not a minimalist. Nor have I ever claimed to be one. There was a point in my life where I lived with my parents,…
Giving Grace & Being Kind to Yourself as a Full Time Mom
Recently, I wrote about those times in our lives of “feast or famine“, and how that comes to fruition for us. And for me personally,…
Falcons, Feast, and Famine: Loving the Little Moments in Life
As I am sitting down to write this, the sun is just barely peeking over the trees. My one-year-old and I woke up a little…
Discovering a Rooster in the Hen House
Once there was a baby chick. A blue laced Wynadotte of brown and black with grayish blue hues running through its feathers. It was a…
How to Make Wood Conditioner – Non Toxic & Natural Board Balm Recipe
At one point, the wooden spoon I’m mixing my sons oatmeal with was a tree. It was a living, breathing organism that has magically been…
Learning to Homestead, What to Do When Plans Go Wrong, and How to Navigate Resourcefully
We had plans. Big plans. Keyword being HAD of course. The plans all happened, but just not according to a plan. Did that all make…
Taking Pride in Being a Simple Homemaker
Firstly, I’d like to thank the women of Homemaker Chic, because without them I’d be a hot mess mom and my own mother would push…
Diy Tutorial Reusable Origami Snack Bags- How to Make Fabric Snack Pouches for Kids
I have so much fabric. More than I know what to do with. Lately, I’ve been finding random pockets of need around the house. Mending…
For the Love of Littles – The Grocery Store Meltdown
My oldest son, three in April, told me today that he didn’t love me. I could’ve broken down crying right there in the grocery parking…