There is nothing like a productive morning in the kitchen to set the day off right. . . AND that is precisely where you will find me most mornings. Preparing for the day ahead or evening batch cooking for the week is one of my favorite ways to stay on top of meal prep when making 3 meals a day from scratch for our family of 5. Join me today as we make chicken pot pie topped with flaky old fashioned buttermilk biscuits, sourdough blueberry...
Looking to add a bit of festive flair to your holiday baking this year? Why not try making a cinnamon twist Christmas tree from scratch? This delicious and eye-catching treat combines the warm,...
Who doesn't love a warm, fluffy, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth biscuit? These old fashioned biscuits are just the ones to satisfy your or any biscuit lover's craving. I especially love this recipe...
I can't think of a single person who doesn't enjoy a good muffin. . . muffin with coffee in the morning is just about as perfect as it gets. These Blueberry Streusel Muffins are absolutely out of...
This easy French Toast Casserole is creamy and delicious and simply THE BEST EVER. As a bonus, it is so versatile. It can be made with different bread options, and served so many different ways....
The 2024 Garden Season was a big one for us. LOTS of infrastructure including fencing, new market-style beds and a brand new @FarmersFriend high tunnel and so much more. A lot went very well and a handful of things didn’t go so well. I’m making LOTS of notes and planning next year’s garden already. Join me in the gardens today. I’ll share the different varieties I chose (mostly from Johnny’s Select Seeds) so that you can...
A Tangy, Flavorful Staple for Your Pantry When it comes to enjoying homemade salsa, there’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own. Not only do you get the perfect balance of heat...
When it comes to baking, few desserts evoke nostalgia quite like apple pie. The comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples brings back memories of family gatherings and holiday celebrations. But...
Fresh, crisp cucumber melon flavored borage microgreens star in this homemade Greek Gyro. As a Microgreen Farmer, I am always looking for new, delicious ways to amp up the health factor in my...
Summer harvest season is upon us. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs. Praise God for this abundance! It is time to savor, gather and preserve all this goodness. Herbs are on my mind but I needed a...
A Potager Garden is a homemaker's pride and joy. A "kitchen garden" that is truly your teammate in the daily grind of meal making. A space of BEAUTY and BOUNTY, it is truly way more than the sum of...
Need ideas for a Garden Theme Birthday Party? Our baby girl turned 2 years old last week. They just grow so fast don't they? Because the weather, the garden and the back patio is beautiful right now...
I get it! Trees are EXPENSIVE. They are an investment in the first place and huge commitment to care for. You want to be sure that what you spend your hard earned money on will GROW. Fear not! There...
After years, I have figured it out and here is how I choose Rural Living & still pull off sourcing Healthy Food. There are so many incredible benefits to living in the country. Rural living is...
Wicker patio furniture has that classic, timeless style. It is simple but beautiful, inviting and incredibly comfortable at the same time. While there are gorgeous NEW wicker sets out there, there's...
Growing a beautiful flower garden or a lush, heavily laden vegetable garden is so rewarding. . . but what do you do if you have very little space or are in a temporary location? Can you still BE a...
In Northwest Montana the winters are long . . .oh so long. It is such a welcome blessing when the sun begins to shine again and the days become longer. To get us through the long, dark winter months...
Hello my Dear Friends, I want to talk to you about something that has been on my heart and mind for months. Let's talk about FOOD SECURITY during these uncertain times . . . or in other words,...
A Potager Garden is a homemaker's pride and joy. A "kitchen garden" that is truly your teammate in the daily grind of meal making. A space of BEAUTY and BOUNTY, it is truly way more than the sum of it's humble parts. Won't you join me in my Small Potager Garden for a lil' inspiration? So What is a Small Potager Garden Anyway? Potager pronounced, "poe-ta-zhay" is a French style of gardening that combines vegetables with herbs and flowers. It is...
A Tangy, Flavorful Staple for Your Pantry When it comes to enjoying homemade salsa, there’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own. Not only do you get the perfect balance of heat...
When it comes to baking, few desserts evoke nostalgia quite like apple pie. The comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples brings back memories of family gatherings and holiday celebrations. But...
The 2024 Garden Season was a big one for us. LOTS of infrastructure including fencing, new market-style beds and a brand new @FarmersFriend high tunnel and so much more. A lot went very...
Fresh, crisp cucumber melon flavored borage microgreens star in this homemade Greek Gyro. As a Microgreen Farmer, I am always looking for new, delicious ways to amp up the health factor in my...
Summer harvest season is upon us. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs. Praise God for this abundance! It is time to savor, gather and preserve all this goodness. Herbs are on my mind but I needed a...
Need ideas for a Garden Theme Birthday Party? Our baby girl turned 2 years old last week. They just grow so fast don't they? Because the weather, the garden and the back patio is beautiful right now...
I get it! Trees are EXPENSIVE. They are an investment in the first place and huge commitment to care for. You want to be sure that what you spend your hard earned money on will GROW. Fear not! There...
After years, I have figured it out and here is how I choose Rural Living & still pull off sourcing Healthy Food. There are so many incredible benefits to living in the country. Rural living is...
Wicker patio furniture has that classic, timeless style. It is simple but beautiful, inviting and incredibly comfortable at the same time. While there are gorgeous NEW wicker sets out there, there's...
Growing a beautiful flower garden or a lush, heavily laden vegetable garden is so rewarding. . . but what do you do if you have very little space or are in a temporary location? Can you still BE a...
In Northwest Montana the winters are long . . .oh so long. It is such a welcome blessing when the sun begins to shine again and the days become longer. To get us through the long, dark winter months...
Hello my Dear Friends, I want to talk to you about something that has been on my heart and mind for months. Let's talk about FOOD SECURITY during these uncertain times . . . or in other words,...
Need ideas for a Garden Theme Birthday Party? Our baby girl turned 2 years old last week. They just grow so fast don't they? Because the weather, the garden and the back patio is beautiful right now AND because she is "growing like a weed" - we decided to have a Garden Theme Birthday Party. Come join us won't you? Why a Garden Theme Birthday Party? I must admit - if I had to pick the perfect party for myself it would certainly be a garden...
A Tangy, Flavorful Staple for Your Pantry When it comes to enjoying homemade salsa, there’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own. Not only do you get the perfect balance of heat...
When it comes to baking, few desserts evoke nostalgia quite like apple pie. The comforting aroma of cinnamon and baked apples brings back memories of family gatherings and holiday celebrations. But...
The 2024 Garden Season was a big one for us. LOTS of infrastructure including fencing, new market-style beds and a brand new @FarmersFriend high tunnel and so much more. A lot went very...
Fresh, crisp cucumber melon flavored borage microgreens star in this homemade Greek Gyro. As a Microgreen Farmer, I am always looking for new, delicious ways to amp up the health factor in my...
Summer harvest season is upon us. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs. Praise God for this abundance! It is time to savor, gather and preserve all this goodness. Herbs are on my mind but I needed a...
A Potager Garden is a homemaker's pride and joy. A "kitchen garden" that is truly your teammate in the daily grind of meal making. A space of BEAUTY and BOUNTY, it is truly way more than the sum of...
I get it! Trees are EXPENSIVE. They are an investment in the first place and huge commitment to care for. You want to be sure that what you spend your hard earned money on will GROW. Fear not! There...
After years, I have figured it out and here is how I choose Rural Living & still pull off sourcing Healthy Food. There are so many incredible benefits to living in the country. Rural living is...
Wicker patio furniture has that classic, timeless style. It is simple but beautiful, inviting and incredibly comfortable at the same time. While there are gorgeous NEW wicker sets out there, there's...
Growing a beautiful flower garden or a lush, heavily laden vegetable garden is so rewarding. . . but what do you do if you have very little space or are in a temporary location? Can you still BE a...
In Northwest Montana the winters are long . . .oh so long. It is such a welcome blessing when the sun begins to shine again and the days become longer. To get us through the long, dark winter months...
Hello my Dear Friends, I want to talk to you about something that has been on my heart and mind for months. Let's talk about FOOD SECURITY during these uncertain times . . . or in other words,...
Having a well-stocked DIY Home First Aid Kit is such an important part of a home. Keep in mind that if conventional medications are not your thing a home medical/first aid kit could be stocked with more natural or herbal products. This is the beauty of a DIY First Aid Kit. It is customized to your family preferences and needs. As a Registered Nurse, Momma & proponent of Natural Living, I fall in somewhere in the middle. As a result, you...
Join us in this festive video as we prepare to transform our spaces into a cozy Christmas home! Learn how to create a stunning DIY advent “wreath” using natural elements, and get inspired in...
Oh my word! Can ya’ll tell me WHY it has taken me so long to get some proper fall decor up. I’m in love with how my dining room turned out this year. I guess all I needed was a little thrift...
As Homemakers there is a lot we have to manage and care for. Our clothing and the never-ending laundry piles that go along with it are no exception. It is easy to become overwhelmed by non-stop...
Practical birthday gifts are just the best! This year my sister moved into a new home, had a new baby and still works FULL TIME. She would really like and certainly deserves a beautiful, welcoming...
Wooden kitchen tools have found a permanent place in my home. Salad bowls, wooden spoons and spatulas, cutting boards, rolling pins, butcher block. . . they are all essential WORKHORSES in my...
It's that time again . . . when we feel the urge to make the insides of our home as sparkling fresh, clean and beautiful as the spring weather outside. A clean and organized refrigerator is a great...
