New Goals & Lessons Learned.
One of these years we’re actually going to have more goals than lessons learned. At least, I hope so. Homesteading is the perfect lifestyle for those of you our there…
Read MoreIt’s not always glamorous or clean, but at least life on the farm is entertaining, beautiful, and oh-so-delicious. Follow along with recipes, dreams and confessions, and garden growing here.
One of these years we’re actually going to have more goals than lessons learned. At least, I hope so. Homesteading is the perfect lifestyle for those of you our there…
Read MoreManaging expectations has never been my strong suit. During the course of our basement remodel, my impossibly pragmatic husband Stuart was constantly reminding me to keep said expectations in check. Don’t…
Read MoreAfter the last dishes in the sink are scrubbed and tucked away for the night, at least at this time of year, I immediately scurry outside to the gardens. In…
Read MoreOver the years we’ve been homeschooling, I’ve changed my philosophy to a more character and life oriented focus. My hope is that it will result in children that are sturdy….
Read MoreWondering what my kids do all day while I’m gardening? Here’s how they live childhood unplugged. Make sure to follow us on YouTube for weekly videos from the cottage.
Read MoreI cannot foresee any day in the future better than this one. For as far back as I can remember, Stuart and I have been in a state of self-induced-chaos….
Read MoreQuestion: How many seeds should I plant each spring? Answer: Error on the side of more, baby! Make sure to follow us on YouTube for weekly videos from the cottage.
Read More“Under Construction” – a title that fits well for both my blog and my life, no? Which should we talk about first? How about life. Yes life, as ever, is…
Read MoreI woke up at 4:30 am this morning to bake bread. Yes, you read that right. I know. I should probably get a metal or something. Cue the music! What’s…
Read MoreYou know what’s fun? All your kids getting the chickenpox. You know what’s even more fun? Getting the shingles yourself and then actually giving all your kids the chickenpox. Whoop! We sure…
Read MoreRemember my kids? The little ones who birth stories you read here, and here, and here. And here (almost forgot about that last one). Well, they are now giants that are…
Read MoreTonight is date night. Stuart and I went years without taking a date night in almost any form, unless you count trips to the grocery store – with all the children –…
Read MoreAnd as experience is the best teacher, I’m here to share with you how to bake better bread at home. Save yourself years of bad loaves. My many baking flops are your gain. Here’s how to bake better bread at home.
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