When life is tough

A healthier life with chronic illness, with Amber Benge (S5, E10)

In this episode with Amber Benge, of Grace Walk Farm, we dig deep into the ugly difficulties of battling a chronic illness, talk about details you might have never been told about Lyme Disease, and offer lots of practical encouraging tips and tricks for leading a healthier life with chronic illness. Where to Listen or

A healthier life with chronic illness, with Amber Benge (S5, E10) Read More »

Surviving the holidays when you’re burdened with grief or depression

The past two Christmas seasons have been the hardest I’ve lived through. Yet they’ve been the ones most saturated with hope, peace, and joy. Probably not the hope, peace, and joy we all think of first when we hear those nouns that, if a word could be a commercial, would be full of perfect smiles

Surviving the holidays when you’re burdened with grief or depression Read More »

The perfect party favor for our farmhouse celebration

I needed perfect party favors and an amazing commemorative gift for an extra special celebration we were planning. Since the party fell right in the middle of sugar season, on our little sugar farm, the giveaway gifts and homemade present had to be ultra easy too. I was blown away by how perfect these succulents

The perfect party favor for our farmhouse celebration Read More »

Nativity scenes need muddy cows and red dragons

What’s wrong with the nativity scene? My first Christmas as a homesteader I noticed quite a few problems with our nativity scene… That was a few years ago, but think of it again every Christmas… A Cherished Childhood Tradition We released the ceramic animals from their blocks of styrofoam and arranged them under a rustic wooden stable. She had

Nativity scenes need muddy cows and red dragons Read More »

Syrup on a salad & other joys around the harvest table

All right, you know this… You know I’m obsessed with maple-flavored everything. But maple syrup on a salad? Even I was hesitant. (But you shouldn’t hesitate to keep scrolling… for a really special treat… Because I’ve included links below to full recipes for a complete harvest meal!) This post contains affiliate links. There I was, enjoying Parents’

Syrup on a salad & other joys around the harvest table Read More »