It's been such a lovely day at home. I've gotten a lot accomplished...that feels so nice, doesn't it? We have a pretty good routine in place, which makes life so much easier. The amount of schoolwork left in our pile to complete before the new year is dwindling, so our work load was light, and … Continue reading Homemaking Day in the Life | December 21, 2021
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Frugal Thoughts + My Husband’s Raise
A new day has come, and yet I'm tired. I'm over here checking my phone, looking at the weather forecast. This has been my pattern since I started jogging six months ago or so. I am not feeling it today, ha! Cold weather and I do not get along. Yet, I will still get up … Continue reading Frugal Thoughts + My Husband’s Raise
A Homemaker’s Day | December 10, 2021
Hello friends, and happy Friday! I'm so excited about the weekend. Tonight a couple of my older children will be playing their instruments at a homeschool contra dance, and I hope to pick up a few fun items while we wait on them to finish. Saturday should be a lovely day of rest, and maybe, … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Day | December 10, 2021
It’s Time to Change Up Our Meal Plan
I believe it's time to change up our meal plan! We usually keep things pretty simple around here. Cooking has never been my favorite thing to do, but I have tried to find ways to make it more enjoyable for me over the past couple of years. I understand that making meals for my family … Continue reading It’s Time to Change Up Our Meal Plan
Day in the Life | Pumpkin Pie + Our Thanksgiving Table
Hello, friends! I hope you are having a nice day. Today is exciting for my family because we are celebrating Hanukkah, along with getting ready to visit a light display. This should be a super fun day for my little guys. Tomorrow we are planning to get back to some of our schoolwork. The short … Continue reading Day in the Life | Pumpkin Pie + Our Thanksgiving Table
Large Family Grocery Shopping Hauls | November 2021
We are nearing the end of November, friends. I'm actually looking forward to settling into the colder months...I miss my garden, among other things, but this is a good time to focus on other things, like stocking our pantry. While my ultimate goal is to grow all of our food, I'm no where near close … Continue reading Large Family Grocery Shopping Hauls | November 2021
I’m Starting to Stock Up! Facing Shortages in Stores
For at least a month now, whenever I go into the grocery store, there is a shortage of something. One week it was meat. Another week it was cheese. One time butter and bacon was nonexistent. It really is hit and miss some days. I have had a "preparedness" mindset for awhile now. Even before … Continue reading I’m Starting to Stock Up! Facing Shortages in Stores
A Homemaker’s Morning || November 9, 2021 + Giveaway Winner
Happy Tuesday! I'm trying something a bit different today. Instead of writing about my morning here, I made a video about it and am sharing it below: https://youtu.be/38wvrQXsX2A In the video, I feed my sourdough starter, plant elephant garlic, homeschool my children, and prep dinner. It was a pretty typical morning in my home. I … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Morning || November 9, 2021 + Giveaway Winner