Coming Soon…

It came late last week, that sweet sound of raindrops on a tin roof. It was a slow, scattered rain that fell on bare, dry soil and so was all the sweeter for its gentle return. The tanks behind the house hold a bit more water, I don’t over-analyze every sink full of dishwater, and…

Our days of raising little ones, homesteading, and juggling various jobs are always full and seemingly ever-changing. We are contemplating our options for the coming year and wanted to get your input. Would you mind clicking through this link and answering one simple question for us? As always, we are very grateful for your readership,…

I need to hear this more than you do. Every morning we wake up with the ability to be cheerful or not. No matter the circumstances, we can control how we react to difficult or unpleasant situations. Every now and then I surprise myself by reacting pleasantly to what appears to be a negative occurrence….

This may sound odd, but adding salt to anything sweet makes that treat even more delicious. When you do this, however, make sure it is a good quality sea salt and not regular old table salt. The purity of the sea salt allows the other flavors to come through in whatever you are eating, while…