Have you ever seen an old granny square afghan? The colors and intricate stitching are quite a beauty to behold. Some afghans are made in a stained glass pattern- with bright colored centers and a solid dark border connecting them Read more
Hi there! I just wanted to take a quick moment and share a quick cough syrup that has been a big help to our family this past week. Tis the season for colds, coughs, and sickness. My family was hit Read more
I want to share a few ideas that I have had for using leftover food from Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving and enjoyed my family day- the food, the fellowship, and watching Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving and Mayflower Adventure. One of my Read more
Today I want to chat a bit about stress management. It is an area of life that I struggle with and have been exploring (and experimenting) with ways to help myself. Every mama bear has stressors in her life. So Read more
I am often asked what my family does for our health and wellness. Rather than get into the philosophy and life choices of my family, I will summarize by stating that we believe our bodies have been designed to work Read more
Today we celebrate Thanksgiving… a day of giving thanks for the many blessings we hold dear. I wanted to share a few of the things at the top of my thankful list… My Faith I am thankful for the faith Read more
Today I am going to share with you a great educational resource that can help you pursue a healthier life. Ever wondered what it would be like to live off-grid? What you can do to better prepare your family during Read more
I figured that by 10 weeks postpartum I should give an update as to how my journey is going. You can read about the start of my journey HERE. Weight Loss for me has never been easy… and it can Read more
I have been working on teaching my little bears the days of the week for a while now… but my method may be a bit different from others! You see, it started a couple of years ago when I started Read more
This year we had a LOT of busy life changes going into the school year… a new baby for one! As a homeschooling momma with now FIVE little ones, it is my goal to make schooling as effective and easy Read more