August has kept us busy with preserving the harvest! It was a month of transformation. The beginning of August was full of anticipation for the abundance of fruit and veggies that were on the verge of ripening. It didn’t take long before our buckets (and bellies) were overflowing and bursting at the seams. Harvesting and […]
Our Family Camping Trip: A Mother’s Perspective
Each year, our family camping trip brings with it feelings of anticipation and excitement! The kids are all excited to sleep in the tent, see their friends, and visit the “beach” (at the lake). It’s a trip I’ve been going on almost every year since I was 8 with our local homeschool group. So the […]
Behind the Scenes: Creating a Blog Post
For those of you with a healthy dose of curiosity for what the back end of a blog looks like, here’s a look at some of the basics of how I create a blog post.
Herbed Chicken Thighs
Is there that one meal that is constantly requested at your house? One that is greeted with enthusiasm every time that you announce what you’re having for dinner? Chicken, rice, and broccoli is that meal for us. It’s a simple meal of herbed chicken thighs, white rice, and steamed broccoli. The main dish of herbed […]