“Yeah, I was Homeschooled”

There was once a little girl who loved to write. She loved books and history. Her mind played in the land of Literature and the lives of its authors. She loved playing piano, which spawned a deep appreciation for music. Learning was a part of her life, intertwined with hours spent outdoors, getting scraped up and dirty; those days turned

All is Well

I’ve been having moments lately, moments where I can truly say, “All is Well.” Those are good moments.  It’s a good season for us, a season of growth, new relationships and new adventures for our family.  That sometimes overly optimistic and hopeful side of me is alive and well. It’s been awhile for a little family update, I haven’t forgotten,

Easy DIY Pallet Compost Bin

Here’s an easy DIY pallet compost bin project from our house to yours.  This simple, inexpensive design takes less than an hour to put together.  The step-by-step tutorial below will walk you through this fun project and will have you composting in no time at all. Tools & Supplies Needed 5 – Wooden Pallets 6 – Six Foot Metal Fence

Elevated Walking Tacos Recipe

This is what I’m calling an “Elevated Walking Tacos” recipe. I’ve made this delicious concoction for many years now and it’s always a big hit.  I was inspired many years ago by the ever popular idea of putting a bean mixture into small personal sized bags of various chips and topping it with cheese, sour cream, etc.. That is what

Easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

This is an easy beef and cheese enchiladas recipe.  To save time you can use a ready made sauce straight from the shelf. Homemade taste better and is better for you, but no judging here, sometimes you need some convience in your life.  These have been a favorite in our home, especially among our boys and their friends.  We rarely

Having Hope in the New Year

Having hope in the New Year?  At the end of every year I seem to have an abundance of thoughts that race through my mind.  It’s usually a mix of memories from the past year, like things that I’m thankful for, things I’ve learned from and resolutions for the next year.  This year seems to be no exception, I have