Ever since we got our chickens, there are all kinds of recipes that I’ve wanted to start trying and making: Hollandaise, poached eggs, my Grandma’s noodles and homemade mayonnaise. I found a recipe on online for homemade mayonnaise and I tried it….with no luck.  So I found another…again, no luck.  I tried the food processor, […]

I have to share with you all one of my favorite Christmas presents!  My husband got me a pair of The Root Collective Espe Boots!  These are AMAZING!!! The first reason is because of the look.  I mean, how cute are they?  Each pair is made with real leather and fabric hand-woven by a cooperative […]

Before I started blogging, I rarely read non-fiction books, but now that seems to be what I read most.  I have found such inspiration in self-help, memoir and informational books, so I’m turning to these types books this year to help me focus on my year of contentment. Some of the books on this list […]

Happy New Year!  There are so many people talking about how rough 2016 was, and when I stop and think about it, 2016 was a rough year on my heart and spirit as well.  Yes, there was “THE election,” racism, violence and celebrity deaths.  And yes, all of those things took their toll on me, […]

Do you all remember Fancy Faye Handmade from last year?  Well, I sure haven’t forgotten about my Instagram friend’s shop.  I absolutely adore her work, so I wanted to share it with you again this year! Elyse and I became friends on Instagram a little over a year ago, and she is such a role […]

  Merry Christmas!  I’m thrilled to be joining a few other ladies to bring you gift guides for every woman on your list. As many of you know, I am a farm girl, but ironically, I don’t particularly care for dirt and I love all things that make my farm chores cuter.  That is what […]

By nature, I am a pessimistic person.  I usually see things glass half empty and will jump to the worst case scenario when things don’t go exactly as I have planned.  This is why I was interested in The Rewired Brain by Dr. Ski Chilton. The Negatives Like I said, I’m negative by nature, so […]

There’s no denying that the holiday season is upon us.  My Instagram feed is already full of Christmas trees.  Family is trying to pin down days when everyone can make it to celebrate.  We’re wondering where in the world we’ll be able to fit any more toys, and I’m stressing about the holiday budget! Sound […]