Years ago when my kiddos were little, I created what would become our Advent Countdown to Christmas Calendar. We had homeschooled for a few years but then the two oldest spent a year in public school. That Christmas break lasted for only one week and my heart was so sad to not have them at…
See that picture below? That’s of me at our 2019 Harvest Festival. I look pretty calm, right? Well, you could caption this picture “Good gravy, what a crazy 2 weeks this has been!?!” I love to show hospitality. I love to have people to our home and to host events on our farm. But hospitality…
When I was only 22 and newly married, I came across a book in a bookstore that drew me in just by the title–The Spirit of Loveliness, a precious book about having a welcoming home, a joyful spirit, being feminine, showing hospitality, just having an overall lovely life. The author was Emilie Barnes and she…
When I was 18 I went to Disney World’s Epcot Center and ate at the Moroccan restaurant there. What a treat! When I was 20 I traveled to Morocco, the real country. It was amazing. Colorful. Loud. Delicious. Couscous, hummus, Harira, tagines. What a wonderful place to visit. I would go back there today if…
ENJOY SOME HOMEMADE BISCUIT GOODNESS! Have you ever made biscuits? Did you know they are so easy?? And de-licious? I promise you that a fresh biscuit straight out of the oven with some good butter is one of the tastiest things that will ever cross your lips! Now I didn’t say the healthiest…But look at it this…
Our family has made Pecan Fingers since I was a little girl. Every year at Christmas my mother would make big batches to enjoy during the holidays and to give away to friends and neighbors. After all these years, they’re still our favorite! Not too sweet and deliciously delicate One of the best things about…
