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  • The Simplicity Of It All

    Word of the year? Simplicity. Unbothered, unhurried, unconcerned, and free. Join me, won’t you? Continue reading

  • 1% Better Today

    Today was an eye opener for me. As I’ve navigated through these last few months of wanting to be more self sufficient in my home, I’ve really been giving thought to who I am following, listening to & being influenced… Continue reading

  • Favorite No Kneed Rosemary Thyme Bread

    Late in October 2024 I started baking. It was mostly crackers to start, but as those became more successful I realized that I could try more complex things. By the time early November rolled around I was spending hours out… Continue reading

  • 2025 Word of the Year: Home

    Last January, we bought the house in which we currently reside. My husband said that this is the last house he will live in, and we should buy cemetery plots at the lot across the street because when he goes… Continue reading

  • The ULTIMATE Butternut Squash Soup

    We think Fall, we think squash. And apples! And Thanksgiving. And I start to look ahead to soup season, which in my house is the absolute best time of year. One of the things I have learned to love making… Continue reading

  • How to create a routine WITH your kids

    Ah, routine. This may be one of your favorite words. Or per the idea of it sends ice into your veins and makes your stomach tie in knots. When you think of “routine” do you imagine a strict schedule, every… Continue reading