I’ve always loved to travel, and my travel dreams have taken me to 46 states so far. I’m looking forward to checking off the last four on my list. Over the years, we’ve explored by car, stopped at quirky roadside attractions, discovered hidden gems, and made some unforgettable memories along the way. This post includes…
When I’m baking, I don’t just make one batch. I triple it. If I’m already getting out the ingredients and making a mess, I might as well make it count. That’s how I’ve ended up with jars of muffin mix, waffle mix, brownies and other mixes lined up in my cabinet—ready whenever we want something…
When we are out on road trips, we love finding unique places off the interstate and backroads to stop for a stretch break. And of course, we love finding the random roadside attractions, statues or pieces of folk art. 112 Antique Mall between Bowling Green and Nashville was the perfect place for a quick break….
Our family loves to hit the road and go exploring across the United States in search of something amazing. I am personally at 46 states and the rest of the family is building their state list quickly. The kids have been to 40+ states so far and we’re working to add new states to their…
So you’ve decided that you want to learn about canning and you are interested in canning your first batch of something. Maybe you want to make homemade salsa, a batch of dill pickles or homemade spaghetti sauce. I first learned how to can tomatoes in 1999 and have learned a few things that worked and…
Let’s be real—most dads don’t need another tie. They’ve probably still got the one from 2017 hanging in the closet with the tags on it. So what do dads really want for Father’s Day? Something thoughtful. Something simple. Something that says, “Hey Dad, I see you—and I appreciate all the things you do.” I’ve got…
We’re getting ready for a graduation party to celebrate our son’s graduation from high school—and with everything else going on (like moving and traveling for work), it’s definitely a busy, crazy time. But planning a laid-back celebration doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some easy graduation party ideas to help you with the last-minute…
Embracing Imperfect Gardening has become my unexpected theme this season. We finally planted the garden. It’s later than I hoped—definitely past the “Mother’s Day weekend” target that I usually aim for—but we got it done. And honestly? That feels like enough for this year. We’ve only been on the farm for a few weeks, and…