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 ...
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