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1. Not just a baby bump anymore! I’d like you to meet my beautiful new nephew Jameson! He was born healthy and perfect in every way, and my big sister completely rocked childbirth and is doing splendidly. Can’t wait to go see the newest member of my family next month! Until then, I’m making his [...]
1. The opposite of activity It feels like the dead of winter here in snowy Minnesota, and my body and mind have been behaving accordingly: complete and utter laziness, all day, every day. I get home from work, and all I want to do is sit. Or lay. Or soak in a hot bath with [...]
Looking at my five things, it’s so obvious I’m still in the holiday spirit this week. Long live Christmas! 1. Rich foods I’m doing my best to eat in moderation…but boy oh boy, have I been eating spectacularly delicious food this week. Homemade everything, from cheese cake to caramel corn to pie to cookies. On [...]
1. Hedgehogs I love them, and particularly lately, so they are on the list. Don’t ask questions. But you may ponder their cuteness as much as you like. 2. Autumn leaves I got to see the fall colors peak twice this month, once at home, and once in Nashville last weekend. I feel like I’ve [...]
1. My new serger! This baby wins VIP of the month. I cooked up a few ideas for new products that require a more professional seam, so I started looking for a serger sewing machine. (If you want to see what a serger does, grab a standard t-shirt and look at one of the seams [...]
1. Will they eat it? In this video series, you will discover a world of suspenseful mystery in which food is placed in a chicken coop…followed by the exciting discovery of whether chickens will eat said food. In the words of the series creator/chicken farmer: “Maybe they will, maybe they won’t. They’re chickens. There’s no [...]
5 things I love is a monthly feature on the blog which gives you a little peek into my brain by showing you five different things that I just can’t get enough of right at this moment. Links, videos, recipes, books…anything, really, that inspires me and makes me happy. 1. A little bit of history [...]
Allow me to present a new regular feature on the blog, in which I will give you a little peek into my brain by showing you five different things that I just can’t get enough of right at this moment. Links, videos, recipes, books…anything, really, that inspires me and makes me happy. I plan to [...]
Novice gardener. Loving wife. Thrift shopper. Lover of food, cheese in particular. Canning enthusiast. Maker of things, all kinds. Happy to meet you! Learn more here.
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