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Continue reading →: PASTIMES- Winter ReadingThere are lovely times when a good book comes to mind. Cozy with cocoa; rain against the window; warm and bedtime… We read aloud with family, we read quietly to ourselves. We read alongside a group in book clubs or in class with peers. Reading should be such a large…
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Continue reading →: Lately- Soups & BreadsAs I look back on our recent menu, I see several types of soups and breads! So, with winter being in full swing, I thought I’d share some of the ones we have been enjoying. Again, I will say that I often do not have a recipe to follow. Eek!…
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Continue reading →: Cheesemaking- QUARKSo, here I am again, posting about a subject I am still very new to. I have decided that it works best for me to make and re-make the same cheese over and over until I feel comfortable with it and have a general sense of how it is supposed…
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Continue reading →: 2025 ‘No Shop February’ ChallengeDoes this challenge ring a bell? If you were following along in 2024 it probably does! Last year I made an effort to not shop for the entire month of February. I chose that month for a few reasons, not the least of which was because it was the shortest…
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Continue reading →: BOOK REVIEW – JanuaryThere are so many wonderful books out there! This year, I am hosting a once-per-month guest post, written by friends and family, reviewing books we may want to look into ourselves! This month’s book review was written by my younger sister. She, her husband, and their two little girls live…
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Continue reading →: Daily: JANUARYThis year, I was hoping to do another type of ‘day in the life’ post each month. But, they often tend toward a week in the life. So far, this is what January has held for us. It isn’t over yet! But, it has shown itself to be most definitely…
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Continue reading →: Beauty- In ConversationHow often do we use the word ‘beautiful’ or ‘beauty’? One of my favorite YouTube vloggers loves this word. My ten year old once said ‘Is she the beautiful one?’ as I was watching while folding laundry. I was shocked! He isn’t one to call anything beautiful… but he meant…
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Continue reading →: HOMEMADE- sourdough English muffinsThis little bread is an on/off staple in our home. Delicious for breakfast, pizzas, sandwiches… Many options! It is a simple recipe and can be easily tweaked. Let’s make some! I have moved along in my sourdough journey, now using whole wheat flour to feed the starter and either whole…
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Continue reading →: RECENT FINDS- CostcoOur first Costco venture was last night on date night! We had never been inside one before, but I knew from friends that it was a good stop for bulk ingredient items. This is just a quick post to share what we purchased! What are your Costco faves??
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Continue reading →: HOMEMADE- beef stewWe are right in the middle of inches of snow after a winter storm. My kids are having such a wonderful time playing and working outside. Keeping the floor dry is a bit of an effort, however, as they tend to bring wet boots and coats in… often. It’s the…
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Currently I don’t have any bees (or honey). We do have meat chickens now – yay!
And we also recently purchased 20 laying pullets. I live with my Sweet Husband and 3 kids in Central Illinois. I love homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling. We are thankful to be saved by grace in Jesus and seek to follow Him and His Word. I am originally from Tennessee and one of six children, using much of my upbringing in what I do and love now. I enjoy learning, growing, and keeping my home with enthusiasm as unto the Lord. We garden and hope to raise more of our own food as we can. Thanks for stopping by!
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