Homemade pizza night with the fam has been a long-standing tradition in this house. When we had fewer kids at home I would grind wheat berries in a Nutrimill to make my own flour, make my own dough, let it rise, punch it down, and let it rise again. Then we'd top it with homegrown ingredients ...
Sunday Reset
Sunday Reset. As you adventure on into a fresh new week, take a moment to think on this verse: I ask only one thing from the Lord. This is what I want most: Let me live in the Lord’s house all my life, enjoying the Lord’s beauty and spending time in his palace.Psalms 27:4 Shift your mindset ...
Root Pretty: Beauty Products Proudly Made in the USA
Did you know that what you put on your body is just as important as what goes IN your body? I'm careful about what I eat the vast majority of the time, and I'd bet you are too. I mean, there is a time (Mr. Awesome's birthday) and a place for a delicious loaded bacon cheeseburger pizza with ...
Goal Crushing: Herb and Flower Gardens
I have always dreamed of having a fresh herb bed in the yard. This is the year I'm crushing my goals, and so guess what? I've got one! Thanks, Mr. Awesome! The basil is doing exceptionally well. Besides eating it by the handful, which is simply *delicious*, what would you do with it? I ...
This is 34 Years + 1 Day
This is 34. Well, this is actually 34 years and one day. My husband took me to Target with an unlimited budget to pick anything I wanted. I wandered the aisles for way too long, as was evident when they spoke the dreaded words over the PA... "attention customers, our store will be closing in ...
Happy Fourth 2020
From our family to yours, HAPPY FOURTH! I've heard many say this fourth feels like just another day. Amen, I feel that too, but it doesn't change what this day is all about. I've spent my time supervising Chad (Mr. Awesome) on our garage remodel, listing things for sale on Facebook, ...
Day by Day
My husband has taught all of us to appreciate the beauty of growth. Growth in the vegetable and flower gardens, growth within our own minds, and spiritual growth. It doesn't happen all at once, but rather over time, making small (and sometimes big) choices to do things "slightly better" day by ...
Father’s Day 2020
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 ...
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