The day seemed to dawn early this morning. After a long night with a little one, I would have been quite happy to stay in bed! After rising for the day, I got dressed and fixed a cup of milk for my little guy. I then settled in to pump and watched part of Jamerill … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Day: May 5, 2021
Finding Contentment || May 2021
Good morning, ladies! The house is quiet, and the day has just dawned. This feels so good, doesn't it? At the same time, I'm looking forward to hearing tiny voices through my bedroom door shortly. There is nothing better than being a wife and mama! When I woke up this morning, I felt a wave … Continue reading Finding Contentment || May 2021
Let Me Be a Woman Study Chapters 5 and 6
Happy Friday, ladies! I hope you have a blessed weekend ahead of you. I'm determined to be especially frugal, so most likely we will stay close to home. Before long sourdough bread will begin rising and we'll be off to our end-of-the-week activities. Today let's talk for a few minutes about Chapters 5 and 6 … Continue reading Let Me Be a Woman Study Chapters 5 and 6
Divine Protection
Do you want to protect your children? I know I sure do. Pretty much all of my decision making revolves around the safety of my children in some way. I tend to be a worrier, which doesn't help matters. I need to keep all of my thoughts focused on Christ and the Lord's will for … Continue reading Divine Protection
A Weekly Glimpse Into Our Home #13
Happy Tuesday, ladies! The days are getting warm and my kiddos are itching for summer. I, on the other hand, relish the beauty and (relative) coolness of spring. Georgia summers can be simply sweltering! Granted, we are in north Georgia, but it can get very warm and humid where we live. I've been working in … Continue reading A Weekly Glimpse Into Our Home #13
Let Me Be A Woman Study Chapters 3 and 4
I woke up this morning to overcast skies, and children excited to attend their violin lesson. As I've grown older, I just love rain. It is such a cozy feeling to wake up to. It's a good day to have a good day, isn't it? Today I would like to talk a few minutes about … Continue reading Let Me Be A Woman Study Chapters 3 and 4
A Weekly Glimpse Into Our Home #12
Happy Tuesday, ladies! I hope you have had a blessed April so far. Today I've been able to catch my breath for a minute after a very busy few weeks. We have been finishing up schoolwork, and are almost done! As much as I love homeschooling, having a little break in the middle of the … Continue reading A Weekly Glimpse Into Our Home #12
Let Me Be a Woman Study Chapters 1 and 2
In order to learn what it means to be a woman, we must start with the One who made her... Welcome, ladies! I'm so happy that you've chosen to join me as we study the book "Let Me Be a Woman" by Elisabeth Elliot. It is so nice to learn wisdom from a woman of … Continue reading Let Me Be a Woman Study Chapters 1 and 2
Backward Thinking…Why Do We Want Bigger Homes and Less Land?
On Sunday, most of my family and I traveled through Tennessee and into Kentucky to visit the sweetest farm and home to Silly Goats Soap Co. It was a totally unexpected continuation of our decision to start a small dairy goat herd on our five acres of land. We returned home with two adorable Lamancha … Continue reading Backward Thinking…Why Do We Want Bigger Homes and Less Land?
Let Me Be a Woman Study
Earlier in the week, I wrote about how I felt like traditional womanhood was being erased...it was oh so hard to find any information about the topic when I searched online. After looking over my shelves, I found a copy of Elisabeth Elliot's Let Me Be a Woman, and I thought it might be fun … Continue reading Let Me Be a Woman Study
One Year Review Since Finding Our Homestead
I was discouraged. Stores were locked down, we had a neighbor very disgruntled with our dog, and my mountainside gardening attempts were not working out as I had hoped. We had just been outbid on a thirty acre property (which really, was for the best), and as much as I loved our cabin we were … Continue reading One Year Review Since Finding Our Homestead
A Homemaker’s Day || April 7, 2021
Spring is here, and my days have become more full. Besides tending to normal household things, I also get to work outdoors. Yay! As much as I love it, I usually fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow. Yesterday was no different. After assigning schoolwork and feeding Moses his cereal, I decided … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Day || April 7, 2021
Erasing Traditional Femininity
What a beautiful day it has been. The weather has been absolutely glorious, and the flowers in bloom have brought a smile to my face. The Lord has made such a lovely world for us, hasn't He? Beholding all of this beauty turned my thoughts to what I should aspire to be as a woman … Continue reading Erasing Traditional Femininity
Bringing Home Our Lamancha Doelings
We are so excited over here, guys. Our lamancha goat doelings were finally ready to leave their mama, and we picked them up yesterday! My husband has been all for getting goats for as long as I can remember, but I've been hesitant. I didn't think I ever cared to try goat's milk, so why … Continue reading Bringing Home Our Lamancha Doelings
Fighting the Battle Against Sin || Thoughts During the Feast of Unleavened Bread
This week my family is celebrating the Feast of Unleavened Bread. It is a time to rejoice, since our Coming King has won the battle against sin, once and for all. This is what the gospel is all about! While we haven't ridden our home of all yeast products this week as some do, I … Continue reading Fighting the Battle Against Sin || Thoughts During the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Our Simple Homeschool Schedule || 2nd Grade
We currently have a second grader in our home. She is a very eager student, and it is such fun to teach her. Our school year is winding down, and it has been a good one. I love being in control of my children's education, especially considering some of the new scheduling constraints we are … Continue reading Our Simple Homeschool Schedule || 2nd Grade
All Natural Wax Melt Recipe
We have a full house, and I'm often looking for something to make it smell nice. I've been committed to clean our home on a more natural level for awhile now. I don't do everything perfectly, but I try! I often use an essential oil diffuser to freshen the air. And while I love diffusers … Continue reading All Natural Wax Melt Recipe
A Homemaker’s Morning || March 31, 2021
Good afternoon, ladies! After a busy morning, I'm snuggled up with my one-year-old and thought I would take a moment to pop in here. How are you doing? Heavy rain kept me up most of the night. Goodness, we have had so much rain! I ran through the rain to check on my carrots and … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Morning || March 31, 2021
Welcoming Spring on our Small Homestead
Spring blessings to you! The weather is warming up in our neck of the woods, and it is so nice to welcome spring! We personally believe this is the beginning of the year according to our Creator, and it is so nice seeing everything come back to life! This is the first early spring that … Continue reading Welcoming Spring on our Small Homestead
Our 16th Anniversary
Goodness, life has been busy, hasn't it? I've meant to post for at least a week now, but just haven't found the time. Life has been so good, and I hope to update you soon. We have made a deposit on two polled lamancha doelings, our garden fence is going up, and there are so … Continue reading Our 16th Anniversary
