It wouldn’t be fall without_________________ (insert your favorite fall noun here). For me, I would choose either apple crisp or colorful leaves. My kids would probably respond with pumpkins or sugar cookies or decorating cookies. So, what does make your Fall? I’d be curious to know. For some of us, it’s undoubtedly food and recipes, others may…
Fall seems to be just around the corner… our farmers are eager to get harvest underway. We are pulling out the combine and making all of the necessary adjustments for bringing in those crops. Our landscape has made the shift now where we begin to notice some intense yellows, coppers, rusts, and brown tones. I…
We are trying to adjust into our new routine. Back to school, alarm clocks and gearing up for harvest. I enjoy every day with my kiddos but once the school year gets going, I really savor a lazy Saturday when we can get one. A morning where we aren’t rushing around getting…
Hello Tuesday! I think it’s going to be a great day. Do you like pie? Well, we do! Just about any kind you place in front of us! But first, I’ll tell you what’s going on around this neck of the corn field! Ha! On the farm we are busy with hay making, rounding up…
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful, amazing Mom’s out there! Today is a day to celebrate the joy and honor of being a Mom. I hope you embrace this day with those you hold dear in your lives. When I think about Mother’s Day, I am reminded of refreshing citrus fruits and delicious…
I recently brought home a brown bag full of granola that I purchased from a bakery. It was amazing! It was crispy, crunchy, with just the right amount of sweet, cinnamon and nuttiness that I enjoy. I absolutely love it for breakfast with vanilla Greek yogurt and berries. The whole family has been gobbling it…
I know how important it is to give my kids a healthy protein packed breakfast, but there just doesn’t seem to be much time in the mornings to cook something healthy, clean up the dishes, and still get started on our day on time. And so I find that it is so much easier to…
The kids and I are studying World War II in our home school history right now. The curriculum that we use, My Father’s World, always assigns a read aloud book that coincides with our history studies, and right now we are reading Corrie ten Boom, Keeper of the Angels’ Den by Geoff and Janet Benge. …
I’ve got warmer weather on my mind…sunshine, green grass, fresh fruit and all things outdoors. This Strawberry Pretzel Pecan Salad reminds me of just that. It’s cool, refreshing with just the right amount of sweet…does it get any better than that? A cream cheese and whipped cream base with fresh strawberries and candied…
LOVE IN ACTION; what DOES that look like? Sometimes we play a game around our table by asking 2 questions? Worst part of the day?? Best part of the day? I was reminded of this game, also known as Roses and Thorns when I picked up a newfangled cartoon napkin I purchased at the grocery…
Oatmeal Raisin Bars are something that I now LOVE. Fifteen years ago I would have mistakenly skipped over them at the potluck table. Since I have always had a sweet tooth – I typically choose the sweet, rich, chocolatey dessert. However, I make an exception for these. 😉 The bars are wonderfully thick,…
Happy New Year, friends! What are you hoping this new year will bring to you? Today for lunch, we each said 3 things we were looking forward to this year, and I loved the kids’ responses. We had everything from “I’m looking forward to swimming,” to “I’m looking forward to making new friends,” to “I…
As much as I love all of the dishes that go along with Thanksgiving – the mashed potatoes, the gravy, the green bean casserole, the sweet potato pie, the marshmallow fruit salad…I eagerly look forward to a fresh salad to follow. Comfort food hits the spot, undoubtedly; however, the fresh fruits and vegetables can…
This recipe came from my good childhood friend Jill and I must say it is no coincidence that right before I sat down to post this recipe on the blog, I came across an article talking about the importance of friendship and giving thanks to the Lord for giving us close friends to lean on through our…
It’s dry here in SW Iowa. Very dry! We’re praying for rain….often. Mr. Farmer and I checked the cows and horses last evening to see if they all had water and hay. The pasture is drying up. Allie gave me a warm “hello” nod. Joe’s cattle had plenty of water and pasture grass. They…
Have you ever heard of it? Here’s what it is. 🙂 Connection Sunday is a monthly gathering where our church family stays after the service for fellowship, surrounded by great food and drink. Yesterday was this event at our church. I always love hanging out and catching up on what our church family is up…