I can’t believe we’ve already been out here on the farm for six months. Time really does fly! We managed to get our first garden in this year, and despite the craziness of selling our old house and getting kids off to college, it actually did pretty well. The flower beds around the house haven’t…
October is a month full of pecan pie, apple spice, pumpkins, and the start of chapped lip season. If you are looking for a fun way to share the fall/Halloween season with your friends and family this season, then you are going to love this combination of burlap, orange ribbon, and some amazing chapstick with…
It’s hard to believe but Fall is here. I love simple decorations that give my home a hint of the season but don’t require extra expense or lots of time. Recently, one of my work colleagues showed me some yarn pumpkins she was using to decorate her house and I knew I had to make…
One of my favorite parts of living on the farm is noticing what’s growing all around us. Some things we plant on purpose, others just show up on their own, and little by little, we’re learning that God has given us more than we realize. Many of these plants can be turned into teas, jellies,…
Christmas might still be a few months away, but if you wait until December to start shopping, you’re setting yourself up for a stressful holiday season. By the time December 1 rolls around, stores are crowded, prices are higher, and shipping deadlines are looming. This post includes affiliate links. Some products were received to facilitate…
This year, my cayenne pepper plants have outdone themselves. I planted a handful in the spring and didn’t think much more about them — but the hot, dry stretch we had in July and August must have been their sweet spot. By late summer, the bushes were loaded with bright red peppers. Once they started…
October is almost here, and that means pumpkins, fall leaves, corn mazes, and cool evenings on the farm. While many people love decorating with ghosts, goblins, and spooky vibes, I’ll admit that’s not really my thing. I’d much rather lean into the cozy side of autumn. Give me pumpkins, straw bales, and that crisp October…
Living here on the farm has been so much fun and satisfying. I love finding ways to create homemade versions of food using things I grow, pick up at the local Amish market, or discover around the farm. One of the projects I’ve been wanting to try for a while is homemade sauerkraut. Recently, I…