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Post by Contributing Writer, Katie Do you want to rid your home of toxic cleaners? Are you done paying high prices for natural/organic cleaners that might not be as natural as they claim? Are your cabinets overflowing with too many cleaning solutions? Then here is the answer for you: white vinegar. You can make a Continue reading Simple Homemade 3-in-1 Household Cleaner   Post by Contributing Writer, Katie With Christmas just around the corner, it’s easy to get caught up in the need to get “that right gift” for everyone on your list. Malls are swarming with people; it can be a bit crazy just trying to get out. These past few years I’ve started making more of my Continue reading 8 Simple Homemade Christmas Gifts (Photo Credit) Post by Contributing Writer, Jill You hear the terms thrown around everywhere these days: sustainability, urban farming, modern homesteading, backyard chickens, etc… You’ve seen others partake in this growing trend, and maybe you’ve even considered it yourself. But, you keep coming back to the same old question: is it really worth it to grow your Continue reading Why it’s Worth it to Grow Your Own Food I’ve been busy putting garden produce into the freezer this week (and still have a box of nectarines waiting to be canned). With a nice bit of fall weather this weekend, I baked up a pear pie (one of our favorites!), along with an orange gingerbread for guests. I added more quilts to the beds, and we’re Continue reading Menu Plan {9.19-25} I’m looking forward to some quality time with family & friends in the coming week. I’ve been filling vases with the gloriously-fragrant blossoms of the Mock Orange tree in front of our home, eyeing the budding blackberries (not yet ripe), munching on fresh lettuce, spinach, and radishes from the flourishing garden, and washing many, many loads Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {7.16} I’m preparing for a busy week ahead, but I’m still taking time to savor the summer with early morning yoga & tea, weeding flowerbeds, wandering up the hill on dewy mornings to pick bouquets of flowers for vases, and cooking with fragrant lavender (more on that soon!). {Food} How to Make Homemade Ice Cream Without a Machine @ Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {7.9} {Photo Credit} Post by Contributing Writer, Emily P. This Mother’s Day signified a special time for my family and I. Not only was it my first mother’s day as a mom, but we also announced the coming of our second little one to extended family. As I look back on my year Continue reading Encouragement for New Moms {Photo Credit} Post by Contributing Writer, Calvin We started Mother’s Day by hanging out with the high school Sunday school class we teach. Michele and I love being around these kids because they possess an authenticity that only teenagers could have. (And they don’t seem to mind when our toddler throws his toy Continue reading Simple Mother’s Day Adventure Flying Paper Airplanes (made from junk mail). Rolling a little red wooden ball. Reading stacks of new library books. Wearing colorful flannel shirts and thermals. Munching (flourless) peanut butter chocolate chip cookies (made by little hands from a magazine recipe!). A bit of mending for a friend. Tearing old magazine pages for collages. Sipping cups of hot tea. Cuddling in quilts. What are your simple Continue reading Rainy Days Are For… Gadanke.com As I’m immersing myself in gratitude this season, I asked Katie to share a guest post with us about her gorgeous “Thankful Thoughts Journals.” Enjoy! -Michele Sometimes we just need to sit down and embrace the little details that make life good. Do you ever pause and just think about that? Continue reading The Little Things |
 
 
 
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