Rethinking Everything

I know that I haven't kept up with my original writing plan, but it turns out that life is messy and time is precious when you have children that are growing up so fast. So with that I've decided to rethink my posting and make sure that it is mom friendly and realistic to my…

The scoop on the coop: A Busy May Update

We have a lot going on this month, school is almost out for the summer and will be out for good for my husband's daughter Kaitlyn. It really seems like she was just five years old and now she's graduating high school! We have both kids awards days to attend along with a shower and…

My Kind of Day

We Just gotta learn to be content with little and be glad we are alive to enjoy these simple things. 

Saving & Reusing Containers & Jars

"Some plastic items will make great treasure collecting toys for kids to use while exploring outside."

What is simple living to you?

I have seen groups and posts about simple living, but most of them are either about homesteading/farming or minimalism so it became obvious that the subject means something different to everyone. I wouldn't at all call myself a minimalist. That just isn't one of my goals in life, and I don't like the cold feeling of having…

Just a Simple Day ~

All this beautiful sunshine is making me want to head for the lawn and garden store, but instead, I refilled my bird feeders and enjoyed having all the windows open while spending time with the family and doing laundry. I've had extra this week because of bringing our spring clothes out of storage. I need to get…

Simplicity with Technology

Can simple living include technology? ... I say yes {BUT} in moderation, especially when using social media sites which tend to throw a ton of different information in your face as you scroll through your feeds. This can be draining and you may not even realize it's effect. I know my mind loves information but…

A Warm Welcome

Hello everyone, happy first day of SPRING! Well, it's not so warm here yet but, I wanted to do an introduction to my little space on the web today. I'm praying this blog will bless others but also allow me to keep my thoughts and dreams and life in order. I started blogging in 2009…