Inspiration for Life. Home. Health.
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
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. *This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Full disclosure here. As I type this, Spring is taking her own sweet time… Read More
Real food snack ideas can be just as easy as the typical “go-to” snacks – only a whole lot healthier. And they don’t have to be blah or boring, either. Here are some of our favorite ideas… It seems that we go from sport to sport, field trip to day trip, year round. And I love it. BUT I started… Read More
What’s saving my life right now. When the days feel long and dreary, it’s important to take notice of the things that are saving us. It’s easy to find the things that are draining and stressing, so instead, let’s find the things that are making the long winter months as enjoyable as possible. I first heard of this idea from… Read More
This collection of recipes will serve you well for any meal of any day. They are family favorites for the down-to-earth, not-always-from-scratch cook! Twenty years ago, when I was a new cook, I felt like I was floundering in the kitchen and brunch recipes were my saving grace. So many “dinner-type” recipes I couldn’t get right and ended up tasting… Read More
Elderberry syrup is one of our mainstays when it comes to keeping everyone healthy during the cold winter months. It’s very easy to make and tastes delicious… The last few winters have found me reaching for store bought Elderberry syrup when the crud hit our house. The kids loved taking it and I felt good knowing there weren’t any yuck… Read More
