Thankfulness Pours Over from the Most Unlikely Things
Our dog, Moose, of 13 years passed away day before yesterday. Life has been moving so fast with my tending to the…
Expect the Unexpected – The Sporting Chef
I should have expected the unexpected today. After yesterday’s hard work, I was taking it kind of easy this morning planning for…
All About Mom
I was asked to write an article and a few recipes for the May issue of a magazine – a Mother’s Day…
Choosing Motherhood as a Career – A Noble Choice
Home Economics is the basis of our lives. We work outside the home so that we can afford to live inside the home.
How to Give Hope for Marriage to Kids
A Happy Marriage: Dream or Reality? As a teenager, I thought a ton about marriage. I dreamed of the day that I…
My Letter to a Son
MY LETTER TO A SON Yesterday as I was praying and thinking about the needs of each of the children, I had…
Managing a Family of Nine: Food
Managing a Family of Nine: Food Thank goodness that managing a family of nine didn’t just happen overnight! I am so glad…
Hunting, Fishing, Shopping, and Date Nights
Hunting, Fishing, Shopping, and Date Nights During the past twenty years or so, I have found that people in general NEED something…
On Brothers and Sisters
I have been trying to write this post now for two weeks, but motherly responsibilities have kept me from it. I hope…
Hunting Lessons: The Lost Arrow
Hunting Lessons: The Lost Arrow I don’t know any bow hunter that has not had the experience of losing arrows after the…
Traveling with a Large Family
Traveling with a large family is quite humorous all the way around. I have to remember to laugh when things get a…
Soul Searching
Yes, I have been doing a bit of soul searching this week. What is my vision for the future? Why am living…
Why I Homeschool and the Effects of Homeschooling on Family Life
Why I Homeschool and the Effects of Homeschooling on Family Life I was asked to speak at a homeschool workshop on the…
It Won’t Be Long Now!
Finally the book is off the press and complete which means it’ll be on shelves before you know it! I couldn’t be more excited…
Hidden Man of the Heart
A few days ago, Scott and I watched a few Youtubes of Phil Robertson of the Duck Commanders and he said something…
Just Do the Next Right Thing
Just do the next right thing…that was one of Elizabeth Elliot’s favorite things to say. I just can’t tell you how much…
Teaching Diction
Today I began a curriculum of teaching diction to my kids. I have noticed that I have been having to look at…
No Venison for the Homeless
As most of you know, I am most passionate about eating from the most organic, local, nutrient-filled, natural resources available. Venison is absolutely…
Vacation for the Family
We needed a vacation for the family. Home away from home to us are the mountains in Tennessee. We have enjoyed this…
Time: The Scarce Resource
Time is the Scarce Resource. You can use it wisely, but you cannot buy it. I have been yearning to post…
100 Pounds of Poultry
Did you know the average American eats 100 pounds of poultry per year? Wow, y’all! We love our chicken! Probably even…
Hunting for Self Sustainability
Hunting for self sustainability is nothing new. Obtaining food for the table has always been our family’s primary reason for hunting. The first…
Is It Just Me?
I have been running around like crazy writing recipes, cooking them, re-writing them, taking photos, etc. As a result, I am beginning…
Busy, Busy! New Cookbook in the Works
Sorry for not posting much lately! I’ve been working hard on my next book, Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living, which is…