Jacob’s parents are visiting from out of town, and we have, along with Jake’s other siblings in the area and their spouses (2 brothers and 1 sister), been having family get-togethers every chance we get. What a fun, busy time.
Anna has gotten to spend time playing in the sandbox with Grandma and Grandpa, as well [...]
On Wednesday my brand new cultures came. Yesterday I spent the day figuring out how to start “fresh brown rice sourdough” (for me – gluten free), “cool rise natural leaven” (for my husband and daughter), kefir (for me), fresh villi (for my husband), and kombucha (for both of us – I just didn’t mention [...]
For some reason that I don’t understand Wordpress no longer likes my theme. I’ll be using this theme until the problem is fixed!
A couple days ago I discovered a fascinating new blog about a young couple who adopted two little African American children about a year ago. Since I’d just been thinking and writing about adoption (over here), I found it so interesting.
I also noticed a book on their sidebar that I’d like to read called [...]
After reading about the coconut oil-based tooth cleaner over at Tropical Traditions, I decided to experiment with making my own. I just took the remainder of our Tom’s of Maine mint Liquid Toothpaste with Mouthwash (it’s two in one), poured it into a clean little used up vitamin jar, added an equal amount of [...]
Back in 1997, when I came home from college for the first winter break since when Jacob and I had broken up before the semester started, I knew home was going to be filled with painful memories. This would be the first Christmas without him since I was 16 years old, and I was now [...]
Right now I can say that life is good, that though I get overwhelmed every time PMS rolls around, I recover soon after, and have many, many blessings in my life that fill every single day. Even when a day is frusterating, it is not terrible.
But there have been seasons of my life when it [...]
Several months ago I discovered a site/blog about journaling with children. I loved the concept! When my little girl gets just a bit older, I want to do this with her. I also really want the book, The Gift of Family Writing!
Any family members reading? Maybe for Anna’s two year birthday [...]
I am Shannon, a 31 year old Christian, mother of one and wife to my best friend and highschool sweetheart. This blog is a place to share with others my ongoing homekeeping education, interests, favorite ideas, and inspirations.
