It’s been a year, hasn’t it? Pretty sure there’s no one who hasn’t experienced some sort of upheaval or tragedy or just plain chaos. Finding pockets of peace and calm seems to become more and more challenging. While there have been days/weeks when it’s all felt too much and I’ve just wanted to hide away indefinitely, I know that’s not… Read More
Hot Maple Cream Recipe
Growing up, this hot maple cream recipe was one of my mom’s delicious alternatives to traditional hot chocolate. To this day, few things are as comforting and soul-soothing. This special drink takes me straight back to my childhood… Whether you’ve been outside all day raking leaves in the chill of Fall with blustery winds on your cheeks, or after an… Read More
10 Free (or almost free) date night ideas
10 Free Date Night Ideas – Without intentional planning or forethought, date night can become a thing of the past. Don’t let this happen to you. In the midst of a crazy-busy life, making time to spend with your spouse is one of the greatest investments you can make. Here’s a short list of free – or almost free –… Read More
What I learned this Summer
What I learned this summer, including notes on some good-but-hard things – and why there’s a coming shift on the blog… *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure here.* Ten Lessons Learned I gave up caffeine for a month. Y’all. It absolutely, totally, undoubtedly was not worth it. I’ve read all the articles about why we should… Read More
A Bucket List for a Slow and Simple Summer
This bucket list for a slow and simple summer is helping us keep things sane and thoroughly enjoyable around here. I’m sharing it now so that maybe it’ll help you, too, get the most out of your summer. Every summer, it never fails…as Fall nears, I think, “Where did summer GO?” And, “Why did we not do the simple things… Read More
When You Find Yourself in a Waiting Season
Sometimes when you find yourself in a Waiting Season you discover that you’re face to face with something new. For me this year, it’s been an introduction to the ancient liturgy of the hands-to-earth faith of sowing seeds. *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure here.* As I type this, Spring is taking her own sweet… Read More