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A couple of weeks ago, I headed outside to find a little something for the boys to work on for their nature journaling for the day. After looking around, trying to find something new for them to draw and journal, I noticed that some of my wildflowers had gone to seed, so I gathered some […]

If you’re anything like me, lunch ideas that are quick, easy, and healthy are at the top of your priority list when it comes to food. Oh, and it has to taste good too! Am I right? Absolutely! While ease and health are my top goals when it comes to food, for the five guys […]

So I was listening to the Homemaker Chic podcast the other day, and the topic of Queen Elizabeth and her afternoon tea ritual came up. The discussion centered around how she shows moderation in her dietary choices, but she enjoys afternoon tea — snacks included — each day without guilt. This got me thinking about […]

Spring is officially in full swing here in the Northern Hemisphere, although I’ve been in spring mode for well weeks now. As the days continue to lengthen and warm, I’m feeling the urge to spend […]

If you follow me closely over on Instagram, you’ll know that I’ve given up meat, dairy, and processed sugar for Lent.  And while 40 days of a drastic diet change may sound daunting, it’s actually something I look forward to each year. It’s sort of like a seasonal reset or a gentle spring cleanse for […]

If you’re anything like me, by mid-February, you’re feeling what I refer to as the “February blahs” — that point in the month when you’re completely over the snow and gray skies, and instead, you’re itching for sun and flowers.  Is it just me? No, I don’t think so.  If I were a betting woman, then […]