I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then). I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 138
I get asked everywhere how the big transition to the farm's going. And I don't really know what to say. Because this part doesn't feel hard at all. The hard part was all the work it took to get here. Doing everything we could to save enough for this move, selling our house in Florida, wrapping up everything. But now we're here and I never want to leave! I mean look at that sunset! I didn't … [Read more...]
Friday Fashion Frivolity: Farm Edition (Stitch Fix and Elizabeth & Clarke)
Every so often, we chat fashion at Carrots. I hope it feels like going shopping with a friend, but not having to try on jeans….or leave your couch. So here's the drill. I share a new box of Stitch Fix items, tell ya my thoughts, get my husband Daniel's take, and share what I kept and what I sent back. (This time I'm also sharing the Elizabeth & Clarke fall collection!) (I’m not gonna go … [Read more...]
How Hogwarts Prepared Me for the Liturgical Year
From middle school through college I eagerly anticipated each new HP book release but I don’t think I could have even articulated what drew me in. Looking back, it was more than compelling plots and endearing characters. What I found alluring was the magical world Rowling created. A world full of traditions that brought people together into a strong community where you belonged. I recently saw … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 137
I'm convinced that farm life is heaven for small children. So many animals. So much going on. So much SPACE. It's been a full week, friends. Lots of moments of joy, lots of busyness, but also lots of grief. Our friend Jason passed away after being a passenger in a terrible car accident early Monday and the circumstances made it very tragic. Please, for the love, wear your seatbelt and don't … [Read more...]
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Fried Rice for Breakfast? Trust Me, Guys. (Recipe, too!)
Part of the transition to life on the farm is getting accustomed to using whatever has been harvested from the garden that day in our meals. Thankfully, I married a man who's really good at putting meals together with whatever is available and one of the tricks he keeps up his sleeve is Fried Rice and it's so good. Fried Rice is a great way to use up a variety of veggies if you don't have quite … [Read more...]
Why Essential Oils Are Like the Grand Canyon
I’ll be honest. I was a little skeptical. I’ve been using Lavender and Tea Tree Oil to make my own cleaning products for years, but I didn’t really jump into the essential oil thing until recently because there was a lot of hype and I typically run away from hype. Mount Rushmore? Not worth the hype. Wish I hadn't gone. But sometimes the hype is merited. Like the Grand Canyon. I … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 136 (Piglet Edition)
Happy Friday from the farm! You can take the ballerina to a farm, but you can't get her to stop wearing her tutu when she feeds the pigs, amirite?! It was a red letter week on the farm because two sets of baby piglets were born. Did you catch that? BABY PIGLETS! Daniel tipped us off when one of the sows went into labor and the kids and I got to watch piglets be born. It was such a cool … [Read more...]
When My Health Fell Apart This Year
I haven't talked about it much on the blog, but this year my health crumbled and it has been rough. I have an autoimmune disease called Interstitial Cystitis and after four years in remission, it came back with a vengeance this spring. At first I had some weird symptoms that I thought were just stress related, but not like I usually react to stress. I had panic attacks, dizzy/faintness, and … [Read more...]
