The Gift of Remembering

This article was published as part of the Our Rural Roots column for Progressive Farmer. For many people, the holidays are a joyful time filled with gifts, treats, and family.  But for those who have lost loved ones, especially those who have lost someone within the last year, the holidays can be really difficult.  I am

2023 Christmas Gift Guide

I have done these for years, and at least one person (hi, Emmy!) said they look forward to them, so here we are. Ha! Just a few of the things I’m looking at buying or we already own and love. Many of these do include affiliated links, meaning if you order by clicking my links,

2021 Christmas Gift Guide

As has become a bit of a tradition, I’ve pulled together a little holiday gift guide. This does include some affiliate links…so if you’re going to order these, click my links here and I’ll get a little cash for my own Christmas shopping! Here are links to the lists from years past: 2020, 2019, 2018.

2020 Christmas Gift Guide

Disclaimer: This post does contain some affiliate links…which means if you will click on my links to Amazon products, I will get a small commission on the purchase. And you know…every little bit helps. Ok before we start…if you’re shopping online and not using Rakuten (formerly called Ebates), you’re leaving money on the table. I’ve

School Parties

I hate school parties. Yes, I said it. As I finished putting together the Dollar Store valentines for my kids, I was reminded how grateful I am for women who are different than me. Women who live for things like school parties (cough my friend Lyndse! cough) and who have worked for weeks to make

New Year’s Eve Traditions

When I was a kid, my Gran had awesome New Year’s Eve parties for all her friends and neighbors. She would always make punch in her crystal punch bowl. Our neighbor, Faye, would bring bbq lil smokies. Everyone would dress up and come over to eat, drink, and visit. Tonight isn’t fancy. Only the four

Advent Activities with Little Ones

This year, I chose “intentional” for my word. If I am honest, I did not do well with that until the last month of the year. For a variety of reasons, I felt very convicted to focus on intentional time with that kiddos this Advent season. It’s so easy to be busy and tired and

Christmas Tradition: Tiger Butter

Every Christmas, my brother and I would whip up some Tiger Butter candy with my Gran.  It is one of my favorite Christmas traditions and I was excited to share it with my own kiddos. The best part about this recipe is that is is SUPER simple and it’s a great one to get the

Away in This Manger

This article was published as part of the Our Rural Roots column with DTN Progressive Farmer. The traditions my family practices each Christmas Eve are some that I hold most dear. Candlelit church service is followed by tamales and posole for dinner, and negotiating over how many gifts will be opened that night. But, my

Family Gift Guide

I thought it would be fun to jump on the gift guide train and share some of our favorite items. {This post does contain some affiliate links–so if you are ordering, click on those babies for me!} First off….if you’re doing any online shopping, you need to sign up for Rakuten (formerly called Ebates).  I’m