If you have read my blog for long, you know that I have a great appreciation for Sally Fallon and her ground-breaking cookbook, Nourishing Traditions.  I refer to it often as I cook in my own kitchen.  It truly is... »

Sometimes you can get so caught up in life that you start losing your own life.  Relationships suffer because you are so busy doing.  Having small children can put a strain on you, too.  They completely rely on you for... »

Before Jake was tested for allergies, he had a reaction to Hidden Valley Ranch dressing.   A welpy rash appeared all around his mouth.  I read the ingredients and assumed the problem was milk related.  Isaac had already been diagnosed with... »

I cannot believe that it is mid-August already!  My spring/summer garden is done.  I have a few peppers still growing, but other than that it is done and mowed under.  Now ironically in the dog days of summer, I am... »

Processed foods are not ideal, but I do rely on them in a pinch.  One of the items I almost always have on hand is Bob's Red Mill Chocolate Brownie Mix.  It... »

Since I was a little girl, I have loved to read.  Reading brings me enjoyment as I grow and learn while simultaneously escaping to another world.  I have a degree in English from Texas A&M University; therefore, I have dedicated... »

When I was engaged to my husband many years ago, we agreed that he would never purchase a gift for me that plugged in unless I specifically asked... »

In the book, Little House in the Big Woods, Caroline Ingalls used to say, "Wash on Monday, Iron on Tuesday, Mend on Wednesday, Churn on Thursday, Clean on Friday, Bake on Saturday, Rest on Sunday."  They had a day in... »

My children usually have little to do about what I decide to write.  This article is an exception.  Both Jake and Kyla wanted me to talk about the Summer Art for Homeschool Art Show.  They are proud of their art... »

Most fields in today's workforce  require an employee to go to seminars, take classes, etc. to stay current.  I would assume that for anyone in a technological field this would be essential as times and technology are always changing.  When... »

I thoroughly enjoyed the 2010 THSC State Convention and Family Conference this past weekend.  Thursday night my husband and I went to see the opening programs.  John Erickson entertained us by reading excerpts from his writing.  He writes the Hank... »

I have always been an avid reader.  My mom tells me that when she would send me to my room as a punishment I would gladly go.  She would find my nose buried in a Little House on the Prairie... »

Growing up on a working farm is a much different experience than growing up in a suburb or city.  As a child, I lived on a farm and for a period of time in... »

I wrote last week about inspiring your children.  Well, sometimes adults need to be inspired, too.  We need to be encouraged by like-minded individuals and our spirits need to be refreshed.  Every year for the last five or six years... »

This month Lane and I went to Gruene, Texas with the adults in our extended family.  It was a beautiful and fun weekend.  We floated the Guadalupe River twice.  It was flowing fast.  Several of... »

I have a confession to make.  I am addicted to soft drinks.  In Texas we call them coke, regardless of the brand.  In Oklahoma, they call them pop.  My grandmother used to call them soda water.  It doesn't matter what... »

Early last year as I read A Thomas Jefferson Education by Oliver DeMille, I was intrigued by the Seven Keys of Great Teaching.  One of the keys is "Inspire, Not Require," a phrase coined by Tiffany Earl.  The premise of... »

My daughter absolutely loves cucumbers.  She will eat an entire cucumber as a snack.  In fact all of my children love slices of raw cucumber, but not quite like Kyla.  You cannot always... »