There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting with what’s already growing around you. When our chickens needed a new fence, I didn’t run to the lumber yard. Instead, I looked to the willow patch on our farm. Willow branches are flexible, abundant, and when woven together, they create a beautiful, sturdy, and natural-looking fence that feels […]
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There’s something sacred about a quiet morning and a warm pan of sourdough cinnamon rolls rising on the counter. Around here, it’s a rhythm—starter bubbling beside the coffee pot, kids wandering in with sleepy smiles, and the smell of cinnamon and browned butter wrapping around the farmhouse like a hug. If you’ve been looking for […]
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These flavorful Strawberry Pretzel Rice Krispie bars are packed with flavor and crunch – enjoy this fun spin on your classic Rice Krispie treat! A New Marshmallow Treat When I go to make this recipe, all I can think about is “gorp” – you know, the concoction you made at day camp or […]
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There’s a hush in mid-July. The calendar may be full, the garden might be bursting, but there’s a quiet current running just underneath it all—a longing to breathe deeper, to move slower, to be instead of do. This is the sweet spot of summer. Slowing Down Summer It’s that time…the summer sports are wrapping up […]
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There’s something magical about letting the sun do the steeping. Sun tea is the taste of slow summer afternoons in a mason jar. A Sun Steeped Refreshment I can still remember the glass thermos that grandma would make her sun tea in. It had a yellow plastic handle and literally said, “sun tea” on it. […]
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