I'm grateful as can be to have this guy leading our tribe. We met when I was 18 years old, and he came as a package deal with our then one-year-old sweet daughter (who is now 17). We didn't have any time together before raising kids, so I've only ever known him as a father, and by golly, he's a ...
National Iced Tea Day
It’s National Iced Tea Day! This is a celebration I can get behind! How about you? I know there are about a half dozen ways to make iced tea and another hundred variations with different herbs, fruits, etc. My favorite is simply this: Fill a half-gallon glass jar with water.Place two tea ...
A Slightly Better Home: Produce on the Counter
This blog has never been about claiming perfection or a place to share only the highlights. It's a place to be real with each other, a place get inspired to do little things. I mean those really little tiny things, that are often overlooked, cost less than $10, and make a positive impact on your ...
Don’t Give Up Getting Together
In October of 2016, nearly four years ago, I snapped this picture with my camera and jotted down these words down in my journal: "Adventures!!!! How gorgeous is this sunset bursting through the field of sunflowers? We visited my SIL's home in the country; The kids ran through the flowers and got to ...
I Want to Hear From You!
Hey there! As a commitment to keep bringing you great content and best serve you where you are, I would LOVE if you would take 3 minutes to complete my 2020 reader survey. Basically, if you found this survey on any platform or your e-mail inbox, this is for you! Your authentic answers will ...
The Brave Little Apple Tree That Weathers The Storms
Let me tell you a little story about this apple tree. It started off as two trees with their trunks intertwined. One side died off, and this tree that was left snapped over in a terrible storm years ago. It went through a tough time learning to stand again. It took years, and trying ...
Current {Homeschool} Reads: Empowering Women
With the library closed, we have been rediscovering the books on our shelves at home. This week the kids are learning about discrimination and some empowering women who have made big differences in the world with their bold actions. Dolores Huerta is my seven-year old's favorite story right ...
Elderberry Syrup
Keeping a strong immune system is a top priority for this busy momma. I had heard of the benefits of elderberry syrup but hadn't tried it myself until I picked up a bottle on a whim last fall from a friend's shop, White Barn Picket Fence in Algona, IA. While they don't sell this product online, ...
Oven Baked Apple Chips
Oven-Baked Apple Chips. This was my first time making these and they turned out so yummy! *Slice apples thin*Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.*Bake at 200° for 2hrs*Let rest for 2 minutes, then enjoy! You can either core them or pick the seeds out after cutting. All you ...
DIY Painted Rock Dolls
My youngest daughter celebrated her half-birthday while we're safe at home during this coronavirus pandemic. Half birthdays are a big deal when you #CelebrateAbsolutelyEverything like we do. In an effort to save money where we can, not overwhelm the shipping warehouses and delivery drivers, ...
Sweet Saturday Mornings During Quarantine
With nowhere to rush off to today, we’re letting the little kids have a slow morning of playing. I think it's important to note that the photo above is completely unstaged. We sometimes wonder that when everyone's pictures seem to express more joy than what can be found within our own homes at ...
Happy Easter 2020
When I think of what I thought Easter 2020 would look like, I never imagined it would involve dragging the dining room table and chairs into the living room so we could live stream our church worship service over the big screen while eating breakfast off our regular dishes and drinking out of water ...
“I’d Like to Come to Visit The New Baby”
Shortly after our third child was born a sweet neighbor friend called and arranged a visit. She said she’d bring her daughter and they wouldn’t stay long, she just wanted to meet the new baby and give me a chance to do any chores or errands I needed to get done. She even offered to watch the baby ...
I could’ve broken down and cried at the store…
I could've broken down and cried at the store on Wednesday. Not for myself, as much for the lack of compassion and empathy in the world today. Don't worry, on account of my disappointment and anger I held it in until much later in the day before the flood gates opened wide and I wept in the ...
Do I Really Need a Bathmat, Anyway?
Years ago my husband and I heard about a Bible study being offered through our church based on the movie Fireproof. As a woman who had a fierce childhood crush on Kirk Cameron, star of growing pains, I signed us right up. We were young, I think we’d been married less than two years. We had two ...
How to Make Rice in the Instant Pot
Making rice in the Instant Pot is just about the easiest thing you can make in a pressure cooker. I know I've shared this on my Facebook and Instagram stories, but I wanted to share it here on the blog too, so you have something to easily reference back to if you need it. The basics: Rice and ...
A Hymnal For Humming
Sunshine + Books + Beverages. It's a beautiful morning, friends. I picked up a hymnal in a box of free books at our homeschool co-op last week and I've enjoyed reading through it and humming/singing familiar tunes. I also quickly realized how many hymns I enjoy have verses I never really knew. ...
Gather The People
I made another new shirt tonight and I'm officially hooked on putting vinyl on my threads. 😍 I'll test this method out with several washes and wears on different materials first, then if all goes well, I'll add them to my shop page (which currently houses affiliate products and I'm ready to change ...
Ride out the Storm
Yesterday morning when I woke up I found out that one of our vehicles had a flat tire, another had a dead battery, and the third was working fine, thank you. There are three drivers in this house and we all three needed to be in different places. Crap. Things felt hard within the first two minutes ...
Achievements Don’t Equal Worth
I made a gluten-free + dairy-free mac and cheese for lunch today. I haven't made macaroni and cheese in years. I was feeling proud of myself as I stirred the golden goodness in my stainless steel pot, since this dish satisfied everyone's intolerances and was pretty healthy! No mom guilt! 🎉 I need ...
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