As the temperatures start to soar in mid July and August, the summer's finest berries and stone fruits plump into juices so sweet, one can't help but preserve them into a spread that can be enjoyed for much longer than its fleeting season. I seem to find myself checking my local berry patch farm's website daily to find out what's bursting with flavor ready for the pick. Besides u-pick farms (and 5 life lessons you can learn there), I also keep my eyes opened for trees and vines exploding ... continue reading...
My Favorite Links and Things
I hope you have been slowing down and enjoying your summer as much as I have. We finally kissed K and 2nd grade good-bye and I'm still coming down from cloud 9 after the most amazing Independence Day holiday I've had in quite some time. My family and I spent July 3rd, celebrating with family over supper and finished our evening watching the best fireworks display I have ever seen. Oh my, the lights lit up the sky right before our eyes and since we were sitting so near to the fireworks, once the ... continue reading...
Sweet and Simple Cherry Hand Pies
I'm very happy to let you all know that Jovial Foods has once again partnered with My Humble Kitchen! Check out their new website and don't forget to checkout their online store while you're there! They're once again offering My Humble Kitchen readers a coupon code for 10% off PLUS FREE shipping! Use the coupon code HumbleK today! It's usually right around this time when the seasons first cherries begin to weigh down their branches from delicate stems, ripe and ready for the picking, that I ... continue reading...
Our Year in Homeschool – We Kissed K and Second Grade Good-bye!
Our summer break officially started yesterday. This year we have an entire 6 weeks off to slow down, read good books, and play. Every time I think about our journey to homeschool and reflect on our homeschool mission, I praise God for his constant hand in direction. Last year I posted our year in review as we kissed first grade good-bye. After going back through that post and the many pictures that I captured this past year, it's humbling to see the abundant blessings that God has poured out on ... continue reading...
5 Budget Friendly Strategies to Creating an Urban Homestead
Urban homesteading is much more than just growing your own food, raising backyard chickens and goats, canning, and preserving – it's a way of life. Everyone homesteads for different reasons. For some, it's a fun hobby. For others, like myself, it's a way to step away from our industrial food system, if even for a season, to connect with His creation that provides nourishing food for our families. I was so excited by the response that I received from many of you of the tour of my urban ... continue reading...
