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…
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…
How to handle being overwhelmed as a new homemaker- slow living for new mothers
Your husband’s on his way home. The toys are strewn about everywhere. Dog hair has become tumbleweeds across the floor or screaming children who don’t…
For the Love of Littles – A Realistic Homemaker Tale
Another day, another night. Life moves along quickly then slows down, then warp speed ahead, and back into a sluggish step. Each day has a…
Finding the Creative Flow, Having An Intentional Month and Enjoying a Simple Book
I’m currently reading Little House on the Prairie. For the first time in my life. Seriously. We never read it in school, I didn’t ever…
5 Simple Living Tips from a Busy Homemaker
Being a first time parent, first time stay at home mom, first time being married, first time in a completely new life, is not an…