For years I’ve wanted to try soap making. Every time we go to a farmer’s market or craft show and I see the beautifully hand-crafted soaps, I swoon and buy a couple but I really want all of them! This…
Each family has their own holiday traditions, some passed down from previous generations and some you’ve started on your own. As Christmas approaches, I’ve been thinking about our traditions and wondering, in my quest for a simple life, if there…
We are blessed to have an abundance of fresh eggs. Last month, our six girls laid 130. We ate as many as we wanted and gave away quite a few. One of my favorite egg recipes is this Simple Breakfast…
The Run My mouth is dry And I begin to sweat. My eyes blur But I’m not there yet. My head pounds And my hands are numb Petal to the metal And I’m on the run. Not running to something…
It’s nearly Spring! Daylight savings has begun and my kids are on Spring Break. I usually take a full day this time of year and do some deep cleaning and organizing. I’ve been looking for some simple cleaning products. My…
It’s the end of January and even though I budgeted for the Holidays, this month has been tight. There’s always unexpected expenses or extra gifts to purchase. If you haven’t already, evaluate what was spent and plan for next year.…
Are you making resolutions? Many of us are and resolutions can be hard to stick to. Is there something you’ve struggled with the last year? Do you want to lose weight and exercise more? Budgeting and Saving money tend to…
I’m on a quest to live the simple life (with chickens). For some, this means adopting a minimalism or self-sufficiency lifestyle and for others, it’s cutting back or reducing their possessions. When I turned 50 last year, I decided I…