A Walk Around the Property

A Walk Around the Property

Lexa & I went on an adventure the other day, wading down at the creek (look for that post coming soon!), then took a walk around the property. It was so beautiful!

Real Life

Real Life

Sometimes things come & a week doesn’t go as planned. This was one of those such weeks, where it’s just real life & you have to adapt. We had 4 of us come down with some type of an influenza bug (not Covid, thankfully!) & …

Baked Potato Bar

Baked Potato Bar

Having a baked potato “bar” is an easy meal idea that a lot of people like because you can tailor it for each person (kind of like tacos). You can offer whatever toppings you have or like. Pictured below are our family’s favorites. I also …

Samsung Dryer Issue

Samsung Dryer Issue

Last week when I went to empty the dryer, I was shocked by what I saw: That is the metal drum inside our dryer, cracked & with a giant hole in it! The dryer is only 3 years old! I called the local company we …

Fried Rice

Fried Rice

Fried rice always has a special place in my heart because I grew up eating it at my Grandparents house. I started making it for my family years ago & every time I make it, I think of my Grandma. When she was alive, I …

Oregon Soap Shoppe

Oregon Soap Shoppe

If you have never taken the time to check out the Oregon Soap Shoppe, you are missing out! I wish we had learned about it sooner, it took us a couple years to stumble across it. 😊 It is a fun shop just East of …

Fourth of July Festivities

Fourth of July Festivities

We had a wonderful 4th. Most of the kids & I went swimming in the afternoon. It was a HOT day, as per usual for the 4th around here. 😬 We had some friends & family over for fried chicken, watermelon, etc & some fireworks. …

Kittens Needing Forever Homes Soon

Kittens Needing Forever Homes Soon

We have 10 kittens who are needing a forever home in the next month. They are all sweet kitties who are very socialized…our kids play with them every day. They are gentle & well-loved. Please feel free to share & pass on to anyone who …

Different Foods I’ve Been Making

Different Foods I’ve Been Making

I love quinoa & since I can’t have grains, I do eat it pretty often. I always cook it in chicken broth & a bit of olive oil.