Practicing self-isolation to flatten the curve of COVID-19 is working out well for our farm; we're getting all sorts of things finished on our weekends and some in the evenings after working from home all day! While Ted worked all weekend on the new coop (here and here), I undertook a few small projects of … Continue reading Great-Grandma’s old table gets a new purpose
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Happy birthday, Janeesa!
You are my first born child, and you've been a fiercely independent whirlwind from the day you were born 29 years ago. I can't believe you're 29. It doesn't seem possible. You've always been one to make things go the way you want, my wild child. I hope this year is everything you want it … Continue reading Happy birthday, Janeesa!
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Setting up the woodshop
My Dad is a jack of all trades. He's fantastic at lots of little things. One of those things is wood crafting, and he recently decided to set up a wood shop; he has more time since retiring to play at all his hobbies, and he's been making some really neat wood pieces lately. I … Continue reading Setting up the woodshop
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Happy 20th birthday, Sahara!
Sahara Reign, 20 years old Twenty years ago, I gave birth to a little girl with a full head of jet black hair (seriously! she wore pigtails the first week she was born!). Now she's rolling into the 20s as a 20 year old. I can't believe that little baby turned 20 years old in … Continue reading Happy 20th birthday, Sahara!
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Instapot Chicken Noodle Soup
THIS. IS. DA. BOMB!!! Dump all this in the Instapot (chop the veggies, pasta goes in uncooked, and boneless skinless chicken breasts go in frozen - could it be any easier???). You don't have to be exact. If you like more carrots, add them. More onion? Add it! Watching your sodium? Cut the salt or … Continue reading Instapot Chicken Noodle Soup
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It’s been a year, Gramma
One year since I last saw your pretty face... One year and ten days since I last heard your funny laugh... One year and two days since I laid on your bed and held you, wishing your suffering would end but knowing I wasn't ready to let you go but needed to... One year and … Continue reading It’s been a year, Gramma
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Happy birthday, Janeesa!
My oldest turned 28 today. We have spent the past four days in Chicago so we could spend time with her. It was so great, getting to see into her adult life and enjoy time together. Janeesa, 28, and Jake, 12 She has a great job, a cute apartment, a funny cat, a loving boyfriend, … Continue reading Happy birthday, Janeesa!
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Appalachian Proud
I'm proud of where I grew up and where I'm from still. There's something about growing up Appalachian that prepares us for anything life can throw at us. We have a culture like no other, and I keep my heart and soul rooted in it. This article I just read in Appalachian Magazine speaks to … Continue reading Appalachian Proud
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Loving this scent right now!
Morgan and Teddy got this for me as part of my Christmas presents, and I absolutely am loving the scent! It makes the house smell wonderful all the way through the entire downstairs (72 feet long!). It's just right: not overpowering but definitely strong enough to smell it! I've used it all up this past … Continue reading Loving this scent right now!
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Happy birthday, Sahara!
I can't believe my little girl is 19 today. She's all grown up and living in her own little house. She has a full time job and recently earned a promotion there. It's hard to believe that she's a grown woman and not a kid anymore... Sahara and Sawyer (her cousin) on Christmas Eve ...but … Continue reading Happy birthday, Sahara!
Striving Acres 