Q. What is a typical week of meals for your family right now? A. I love our farming, homeschooling lifestyle. One of the biggest reasons is we get to eat all three meals a day together as a family. This also means somebody has to make all those meals. If we aren’t prepared by knowing […]
Enjoying Young Adults in the House Rather Than “Teenagers”
I love having young women in the house! My oldest girls are 16, 15 and 13 and let me tell you they are a joy to have around. We have been missing them the last week and a half as they have been vacationing in Florida with my parents. Thinking about them while they are […]
Because motherhood is just like that
Corn.It took four full moons to grow. Another to dry.I watcher her hands swiftly pat the masa, spread the meat {eight hours of simmering tender} pinch and seal and wrap in its corn husk blanket. Three hours of steaming. For what? Tamales, hot, spicy, tender. Devoured in five minutes, ten if eaten slowly. And isn’t […]
Mother’s Day Goodness
A few goodies about mothers I wanted to share with you. First is a new Bible video “Mary, the Mother of Jesus.” Next is this song by Calee Reed. Her mother died last year of cancer. This is a tribute she wrote to her mother. All proceeds from the sale of “She Put the Music […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Those who have mothered me
There have been so many, too many to name. My sweet great-great aunt who didn’t mind a precocious three year old coming to visit every day. The kind “grandmother” who “adopted” us when our own grandmothers lived far away. Karon, who taught me how to make bread, whose recipe has now been shared and made […]
Joy in Spilled Milk
On Sunday I learned a simple little lesson from Hershey…or more accurately several lessons. One: Dancing and singing {to her little brother} can bring joy and laughter, even to those {her little brother} who are crying. Two: Dancing and singing while holding a cup of milk also brings laughter. Three: Dancing and singing energetically while […]
There is Sunshine in my Soul Today
{Taking a cue from my friend who titles her blog posts from lines in music} What do you do when your children say, “Come play with us, Mom!” You obey! Yesterday {and today} have been gorgeous! We have been soaking up the clear skies and 70-80 degree Spring weather. Next week temps will probably be […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Adjusting to the Unexpected
2008. That has been the hardest year of my life to date. It started off with good news – another baby would be joining our family! And I was busy planning a surprise trip for Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s birthday to visit Kirtland, Palmyra, and Niagara Falls – just the two of us. Tens days before […]
Music, Memories, & Motherhood Guest Post by Mercy River {Giveaway}
I am so excited for our guest post today! The lovely ladies of Mercy River have released a new CD, Higher. It is wonderful, uplifting, harmonious, and joyful. To spread the word {their giving one away today!} and help you get to know them a bit better, I’ve asked them to write about the music […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Where I’m From
{{be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to see February’s Wordfull Wednesday winner}} Where I’m From I am from guitars strummingfrom music and singing.I am from the box elder tree in the front yard(where the box elder bugs wouldcrunch between my chin and neck)I am from Jolly’s Corner Drugstoreand front porch swingsfrom […]
Gardening/Cleaning Apron Tutorial
Sometimes we just need an apron that has pockets. This apron has three large pockets perfect for holding cleaning or gardening supplies. It is made with sturdy material like denim, canvas, or home decor weight fabric.Pin It Supplies needed:1/2 yd 54/55″ wide fabric OR 3/4 yd 44/45″ wide fabric1/2 yd coordinating fabric (either width)2 packages […]
Behold….the humble towel
As I was folding yet another basket of laundry – kitchen towels to be exact – I began to wonder why we have so many but never seem to have enough. This creates a problem, you see. We are constantly using towels to dry hands, wipe down counters, dry pots and pans and mixing bowls. […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Our Love Story
The love story of Joseph and I is a bit long and it is still ongoing. There are also many views and perspectives that can be added, after all when the bride is so young there are bound to be some complications. =) But since this is our story and I am writing it, I […]
Aprons, aprons, aprons!
I’ve had this poem saved in my inbox for a while now. It was actually kind of lost until I started deleting all my built up e-mails. I thought it was pretty cute. I don’t think our kids know what an apron is. The principal use of Grandma’s apron was to protect the dress underneath, […]
Cranial Dump
Sometimes there are so many things on my mind that it is hard to think straight! It’s like when you have a massive to-do list but you don’t know where to start so you don’t do anything. I’m dumping out my head in order to clear it but like reorganizing my closet it’s going to […]
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