As we approach the Summer Solstice, gardens everywhere are bursting with goodness. Little flowers on long stems are slowly turning to the beans or squash or tomatoes that will soon grace the family table. This hasn't been the easiest year to get the garden in, here at...
Hogs are graceful in the way they run up and down steep ravines with only a two-pointed hooves to balance their massive bodies. Yet, they can also be found unrecognizable while wallowing in self-made waterholes. They are gentle, yet powerful and sweet, but also...
Our Blaisey boy has been here for one month now. Talk about time flying. We've been intentionally savoring every cute little moment with him, but it's still bittersweet to see him grow so quickly! After a five year span with no babies, this little guy has been a real...
So, you have this great idea to put some of your wooded lot to use by raising hogs? Fantastic! Let's do it! I had the same idea three years ago and have not regretted a moment of it. Yes, there was a time when eight piglets were running down road, or just the other...
For the beginning of this story, see my Birth Story, Part 1. I arrived at my appointment feeling pretty good, but a little nervous as to how everything would pan out. I really didn't want to get flack from a doctor about my home birth choices, my seemingly high risk...
My boys have all thrown a monkey wrench into their births. My girls were pretty easy peasy. Bonaventure Blaise chose to follow in his brothers footsteps. My last two births were sweet and easy home births. It was all so peaceful and comfortable, after having had some...
Let's find some adventure with Leather Adventure Bags! We are all meant to be naturalists, each to his own degree, and it is inexcusable to live in a world so full of the marvels of the plant and animal life and to care for none of these things. ~Charlotte Mason The...
We just finished Spring Break and I can easily say it was the least relaxing we've ever had. We had grand plans to re-roof our house over break, which proved to be immensely more stressful than we'd anticipated. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, and snow didn't help, either....
I'm over at Catholic Sistas today, chatting about pregnancy, Lent, and all that suffering. Head over to read the rest and join the conversation! The forty days of Lent contrast pretty well with those forty weeks gestating a new little life. Both are long, rocky days...
This post contains affiliate links. I received this book free of charge, for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Superheros are pretty popular in this house. The kids love reading about them and watching all of the movies. I know not even a fraction of the...
Every year, I dream of completing my Christmas shopping before the start of Advent. This year, that date is December 3. We are running out of time, folks! Last year's gift guide was hugely popular, so I thought I'd make a few more guides this season. Today guide is...
We love to read and nothing is cozier in those quiet Christmas days than snuggling up with a book, a warm fire, and a hot drink. We love to tuck books under the tree, so the kids have new reads to entertain them over Christmas break. Most of these recommendations came...
