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Things I’ve Learned about Homesteading
During my homestead journey, I’m so lucky to have the Amish to learn from .. because really, who does it better? Things I’ve learned recently: ~ We eat what we have instead of what we just have a hankering for… I was talking to the Mom neighbor and she was telling me that she got…
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Wake Up Little Susie
You ever get stuck? You kinda forget yourself for a bit? That’s been my recent journey. Honestly, I thought I was busy… I thought I was doing things. Slowly, my house was getting uncluttered… groceries were still in the fridge… clothes were clean and in the closet. But somewhere along the way, I FORGOT who…
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Enjoying the Life God Gave Me
As I sit here in the dark of night, on my 46th birthday, I’m pondering all of the great things that have become part of my life and how life isn’t anything like what I thought I wanted. Growing up we lived in shiny new houses and bought new things. I enjoyed this and when…
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Adding Fermented Foods
Fermented foods… How many of you enjoy fermented foods? I think I can thank my mom and her German side for introducing me to ferments at a young age. Sauerkraut was a staple in our home, as well as liverwurst and many other tasty German treats. So when my Trim Healthy Mama coach told me…
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SO Good Roast
So I said I’d share recipes when I find good ones. This roast was so delicious that the whole family loved it and (this has never happened before) there wasn’t enough… all the kids wanted more. Since I’m on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, I modified the original recipe to meet my dietary needs, and…
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Short but Sweet Update
Had left over noodles today and added salt, and the noodles soaked up the juice and it was delicious! Now just to figure out how to make it delicious day 1…
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Noodles Anyone?
Chemo is weird… things hurt my stomach sometimes with rhyme or reason. Some days I’m just in bed most of the day… I’m awake, just horizontal. Luckily my kids are older and this is just life right now. To help avoid all of this from happening, I’ve started on a new food journey. I started…
