Rural Living & Sourcing Healthy Food

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 peaceful and offers a buffer of protection against the hustle and the bustle & crowded chaos of the cities. I have never been a city girl and have always lived in Montana. I could never live anywhere else but still desire to eat and feed my family...

Modern Farmhouse Front Porch Makeover

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 and relaxing front porch. My mom and I decided to give her just that for her birthday - a Modern Farmhouse Front Porch Makeover! What makes a design Modern Farmhouse? Welcoming, comfortable, friendly spacesDecorative elements that reflect the...

Wicker Patio Furniture Makeover

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 just something about restoring an old crusty set to its former glory. That is just what I did a few weeks ago and I love the result. Come along with me as I share the process of my Wicker Patio Furniture Makeover. As I said I love wicker and had...

When Momma ain’t Happy

You know those days when you are just MAD? You can't quite put your finger on it but kids are driving you crazy, your husband gets on your nerves and you have too much to do. . . Momma just ain't happy and WATCH OUT. It happens to the best of us but there are things we can do to turn around BAD ATTITUDES, choose joy and find the happiness in our everyday. Here are 10 ways to PRACTICE the art of Happy. Why aren't we happy? Happiness is a state...

Reducing Anxiety as a Homemaker| 5 Tips & Spiritual Armor

Hello Friends! I hope you are well and enjoying gorgeous spring weather. The kids and I cleaned out our small garden area at our rental and planted lettuces and radish. It is still a bit early to plant everything here. Even though we are currently in a small rental, we are very much focused on cultivating contentment and joy thus reducing anxiety in daily Homemaking. Here are tips and inspirational verses that help me get through the hard...