Is June, really, almost over? Goodness, I still have cucumbers and beans to sow. It's been a busy month but I'm ready to slow down a bit and share what my family has been up to these past few weeks. Strawberries. We picked our fair share this season. I was able to share my harvest with my older sister and together with our boys we picked nearly 60lbs. My oldest, Nehemiah, was able to lay down the rules with my sister and his cousin. "You can only pick the ones that are red. If ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, 48th Edition
It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Below you'll find the linky to add your post to. Please read and follow the Simple Lives Thursday bloghop rules 1. If linking real, traditional and simple recipes, please make sure all ingredients used are whole. Such as whole grains, vegetables, legumes, meats, even sugar. In order to keep the integrity of "nourishing" food, we will delete any recipes that utilize ... continue reading...
Guest Post: Kid Friendly Herbal Recipes by Kami McBride
I'm really excited to have author and herbalist, Kami McBride, share some of her favorite kid friendly herbal recipes to celebrate her newest book release, the Herbal Kitchen. Don't forget to comment on my previous post found here to win your very own copy of the Herbal Kitchen with over 250 recipes to bring lasting health to you and your family. Herbal Smoothies that my Six Year Old Son Loves! By Kami McBride Kids love making smoothies and the great thing about ... continue reading...
Feed Your Soul Friday – Turning A Good Thing Into A Moral Thing
Last weekend my friend Wardeh from GNOWGLINS shared this impacting article with me from a blog called, The Blazing Center. It's called, "The Dangers Of Turning a Good Thing Into A Moral Thing," written by Stephen Altrogge. As a woman of faith and mother this article resonated with me and I thought it might with you as well. In his article the author explains that many of us have a tendency to take something "good" and add moral weight to it. Organic food, homeschool, simple living, ... continue reading...
The Herbal Kitchen and Giveaway!
I recently had the privilege of befriending Author and Herbalist, Kami Mcbride, via the online world of blogging. It's such a blessing when people can come together through similar interests and philosophies. Kami just released her newest book, the Herbal Kitchen. Throughout this year I've been writing about my heightened interest in homegrown herbs for culinary and medicinal uses. I've doubled the amount of herbs I'm growing this year and I'm still trying to strategically plant ... continue reading...
