How to Make an Earthen Oven
This updated post will show you how to build an earthen oven for traditional, sustainable baking. Earthen oven plans vary because you…
The Truth about Watermelon Ripeness Tests
It’s watermelon harvest season again! We take our summer melons seriously in the South and try to pick them at their peak….
Preserving Summer: Everything You Need to Know About Canning, Drying, and Freezing
When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, the next step is preserving the bounty. Many people fear that canning or drying…
Burnout from Work: How to Recover
Burnout from work and life is real. That’s the first thing we all need to know as fact. Often people make light…
Mother’s Day Thoughts: Moms, Teachers, and a New Generation
Mother’s Day thoughts for 2023: you know you’re busy being a mom when Mother’s Day sneaks up on you! With all that’s…
How to Get It All Done
How to get it all done? How to achieve the impossible in the days God gives us? Those are endless questions for…
Celebrate Milestones: Graduations, Birthdays, and So Much More
How do celebrate milestones when life just keeps on going? Graduations, an engagement, birthdays…they are all happening at the same time in…
Go For Your Dreams Now! A New Year Plan
You never know where life can take you in a year! This New Year’s Day, I want to encourage you to “Go….
Traveling To Alaska
Traveling to Alaska is a must for your bucket list. The beauty is breathtaking, activities endless, and the people — very kind….
Mother’s Day Story: A Special Gift
I wrote down a Mother’s Day story about my daughter and me a few years ago in a newsletter. Today, a few…
A Mom’s Advice, Passed Down from My Mom to You
This is a personal Mother’s Day letter to all you moms out there. By moms, I mean both those with your own…
What to Do in Key West
Scott and I took a short but wonderful vacation in Key West for our anniversary in February. I’d like to share our…
What Is the Best Gift for Parents?
What is the best gift for parents? In my opinion, the best gift we can give our parents and teach our children…
Keeping Love Alive in a Marriage
Keeping love alive: it’s vital not only for you and your spouse, but for your kids, too. With the busyness and demands…
Memorial Day: Honoring Fallen Heroes and All Who Have Sacrificed So Much.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day have a very special place in my heart. I believe those that fight for us and have…
Fern Care: How to Keep Ferns Healthy and Green
Fern care can be tricky. Have you ever watched in dismay as a beautiful, fluffy green fern turned yellow? I have, and…
Sibling Rivalry: How to Combat It
How do you combat sibling rivalry? BE A TEAM! It sounds ridiculously simple, but this solution can be challenging. Looking for ways…
Lots of Living!
I hope all of you had a fantastic Father’s Day! It was good for us. We pretty much worked all weekend but…
Taking the Time to Serve Family is What We Need Right Now
Just so you know, I have been thinking of writing this blog for the past couple of days. It’s Wednesday now,…
Worry Won’t Help Us, But Preparation Will
Many of us have had a lot of changes during the past few weeks because of the coronavirus. I know my family…
Parents: Stay Hopeful and Turn Struggle into Strength!
As a parent, it may be years before we ever see the fruit of our labor…but when we finally do see the…
Fried Chicken and Rosé—Recap from Our Anniversary Trip!
I thought I’d tell you all about my Valentine’s Day this year, because it was quite eventful. I managed to travel across…
Knowing My Purpose While Dealing with the 2020 Flu
The flu has taken over my life for the past few weeks. This is not just any flu—I’ve never seen any flu…
Goodbye 2019–Let’s Make a Plan for the New Year!
We made it to the New Year everyone! Wow, 2020. Can you believe it? For the most part, I always look forward…