Yesterday evening hubby and I sat outside, finding a moment of peace and quiet away from the kids. His shoulders were tense, and brow furrowed, and I could feel the waves of stress coming off him. I poured him a […]
I am frequently reminded that my girls are growing up. Some days the laundry will be done before I even go downstairs to check it, and more and more frequently they will be up, fed …
Baby ANYTHING is awesome, but hatching a baby chick in your hand is something pretty extraordinary. This is our second year in a row where we have had hens go broody, and our farm has been …
Our alarm goes off at 6:30am every school day morning. By that time, since we are on the west coast and most of my clients are NOT, my email box is FILLED. I hearing the pinging …
Ahh, I know we all do "this" for so many heartwarming reasons. Some are here to change the world, inspire greatness, or provide useful education. Others want to make you laugh (or cry) or fight for …
Our family loves a good "made for all ages" movie. Something that can get Dad laughing, without too many "look away" spots for the kids. Needless to say, when we all saw the previews for the …
I find I am becoming a better and better parent as my kids get older, not that parenting them is any easier, of course. This past Mother's Day weekend was another opportunity for me to …
One thing our family most definitely values is an individuals ability to be weird. Weird is interesting. It is eclectic, unique and never dull. I grew up sitting just south of the cool line, dabbling my toes …
We spend a lot of time outside in our garden. Daytimes are spent hanging with the chickens, or working on our (almost) 3 acres, clearing land, planting veggies, and making things "pretty". So, after everyone …
Now, I am by no means a chicken expert, but I have learned a few things over the year, so today I share with you my tips on choosing a chicken for your farm. Now... I …
There are a few things that a girl needs to learn before she becomes a woman. One of those things (according to my 9 year old) is the ability to plan ahead for emergencies. One never …
I am still decompressing and sorting through the past week I spent in Arizona with a bundle of bloggers from across North America at the mom2summit and event. I need to be honest here, this event …
I find it is usually the moon or stars that are to blame for the sort of feelings I am having these days, or perhaps I am just having an existential crisis of sorts? Whatever the …
It doesn't matter what time of year it is, but if I need to leave the island, it tends to show me its very best. As I dragged my suitcase over the gravel drive, the …
As soon as the weather warms I am cracking open the windows and letting the fresh air in. I want to blow out the winter dust that has accumulated from the fires, and give the …
