I was questioning my sanity when I decided VERY last minute to make an 8 hour drive North to watch the Total Solar Eclipse. Would it be worth driving that far through crazy traffic, alone with our two children, just to see 3.5 minutes of totality? I decided to take the chance and find out. I LOVE this bike as a mom of littles. LECTRIC XPEDITION: click here ..read more

Happy Friday to all! In today's video I bring the camera along to give you a tour of our 1900's farm/homestead. We've done many things to our place, but still have much to do. Also, as per tradition for Xander's birthday, we end the video with his 7th birthday interview. (How is he seven already?!) https://youtu.be/FJDm74uFeAM Click here for the entire PLAYLIST OF OUR RENOVATIONS ..read more

In today's Q&A video I do my best to answer questions you all submitted. I asked over on Youtube and Instagram if there was any questions, and you definitely delivered. So grab a cup of coffee or tackle some work while we chat (because I'm known to be a bit windy at times.) Happy Friday! https://youtu.be/FYaRjv7X0tI ..read more

Come with us for a day as we hit a new milestone (not sure I'm happy about it), and introduce a flock of chickens to our homestead. It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all. -Laura Ingalls Wilder https://youtu.be/owdcGhcYdek ..read more

I didn't get the blog post up for last week's video, so just in case you missed it here is it is! I love snow days... but there are two questions that always come up when they arrive and a decision must be made. In this video we cover those questions and bring you along for both relaxing and not so relaxing snow days. How do you like to spend your snow days? https://youtu.be/qDRqdkcdaPI ..read more

It's time to open the stacks of mail from our subscribers! This was super fun, and if you need anything, make sure to support the small businesses in the video. Moms helping moms! https://youtu.be/NKvcjCPJM8A ..read more

Are you someone that loses sleep because you're anxious about a travel day coming up? As much as I love to travel, I was seriously dreading our travel days to and from Portland, Oregon. Lexi is one year old (will be two in May) and she is one seriously active child. She is busy from the moment she wakes up till it's time to go to bed. Not only is she a busy child, but she also never really enjoyed snuggling on my lap, or anyone's for that matter. Hugs? Too restricting. Kisses? They better be a quick peck because there are more important things to see and do than be affectionate. (this has star ..read more

I always come away inspired when I have a long chat with my good friend, Glenda. Today we discuss how certain choices determine what kind of person one will become. As conversations have a tendancy of doing, we soon stepped out into other topics that very likely will get some heat in the comment section. (such as gentle parenting and validating feelings). https://youtu.be/xbMqOWQtaks ..read more

Christmas is a beautiful time of year, but it doesn't need to be a stressful one. Let's keep it simple with our decorations, practical with our gifts, and create fun traditions for our families! Here is a peak into our Christmas season, and I share some of my perspective, gift ideas, and family traditions. Cheers! https://youtu.be/BaZSc1Q7lJY (may contain affiliate links) Wooden Advent Calendar: https://etsy.me/3GptNg8 Battery Window Candles: https://geni.us/YhD8A2 The Christmas Star Set: https://geni.us/hxeCB Books The Memory Making Mom: https://geni.us/9Dyj Hard is not the Same As Bad: https ..read more

Today's video is shorter with a quick but fun announcement for Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. Then I bring you all along as I declutter my bathroom cuphards. I don't think I've gone through them in our 11 years of married life. (gulp). It's a bit embarrassing. But hopefully it motivating for someone to tackle their own decluttering to do list. https://youtu.be/P75EkcbjSJk ☕️ Mama Java: ,,https://mamajava.com/ You are automatically entered to win $100 Mama Java gift card if you purchase 2 or more bags of coffee on Black Friday 11-24-23 (ends midnight EST) ⭐️ CYBERMONDAY: 20% off on Cyb ..read more