Learning to Be Intentional & Take Care of Myself
September 11, 2019Every now and then I hear people talking about “living intentionally” or “intentional living.” I did not understand what exactly it meant so I just brushed it off, lived my day as normal. I devoted all of my time and energy into taking care of my husband and my daughter. I love those two and would do anything for them and after spending years doing this, I neglected to take care of myself. Of course, I didn’t realize the extent of my self-neglect as I thought that’s how all wives and mothers should feel: depressed, tired, overwhelmed. After all, they…
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
To me, September signals the start of the autumn season and happiness all around for myself. I love the look and smell of the falling leaves, and really look forward to the cooler weather. My family, on the other hand,…
How I Feed My Family Clean, Healthy, Minimally Processed Meals For Around $50 Per Week
I’ve been contemplating writing this post for a while now and decided to finally bite the bullet. I have a family of three (two adults and one six year old) and each week I challenge myself to see how little…
Perfect Pumpkin Bread
Yes, I realize I am posting this recipe in the middle of August, but I promise I am just trying to trick Mother Nature into sending some cooler days our way. These 100*F+ days are getting out of hand. Plus,…
Dear Husband: Thank You for Saving My Life
Dear Husband, Let me take a minute to say, “Thank you.” Let me also say I’m not thanking you for the reason you may think. Yes, you are an amazing provider, father, and human being. You are always putting your…
Pierogi Hamburger Sliders
Lately my husband and I have been trying to get more creative with our cooking. We’ve fallen into the bland rut that consists of the same meals on rotation. Since we’ve also been trying to utilize our grill more (yay…
Hamburger Stroganoff in the Instant Pot
Hot summer days living in a 42′ fifth wheel camper mean I don’t really want to use my oven a whole lot. Even running the stove to boil water for 15 minutes increases the temperature inside our home dramatically. This…
Things I Learned Along the Way: Five Tips to Help Your Homeschool Stay Organized & Somewhat Sane.
When I started homeschooling, I really had no idea what I was doing or what to expect. All I knew is that I didn’t want to mess up my kid. I started with my son, Jacob, when he was going…
A Day in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we are constantly on the move as we follow my husband around the country for his career. (You can read about our unconventional life here.) Today, my kiddo and I…
We Unplugged and Floated Down the River
I’m sure I’m not alone when I say it is so hard to unplug. From electronics, from social media, from your laundry list of tasks that feel like they need to be completed right. this. moment. Sometimes it’s hard to…
DIY Puffy Sidewalk Chalk Paint
As summer continues on, we are discovering more ways to take our play outdoors. This puffy sidewalk chalk paint was easy and fun to make. My daughter had a blast drawing creations. What you need: Flour Water Food…
