I have been sharing a lot these past several weeks about selling our house and our upcoming move to our new farmhouse. We have been searching high and low for a little piece of property with a certain je ne sais quoi. We had a specific feeling in mind that the search took many years. We wanted some acreage, but not too much. We wanted it to be quaint and charming, not just a wide open field. Ideally the perfect place would be no more than 10 miles from our town, because my husband grew up … [Read more...]
A Special Celebration for our Last Christmas in the Farmhouse
We are celebrating our last Christmas season in our beloved farmhouse of ten years. See how we made special memories with a fancy dinner and beautiful centerpiece from FTD Flowers. Ten Years of Christmas in the farmhouse on Boone This post is sponsored by FTD Flowers. All opinions are my own. For the last 10 years, we woke up Christmas morning in our 1920's Craftsman Bungalow farmhouse on Boone Street. The first Christmas, it was just Luke, myself and our 8 day old newborn. Two … [Read more...]
Chocolate Orange Fruit and Nut Bars Homemade Larabars
These chocolate orange fruit and nut bars are a perfect easy healthy snack for kids. Learn how to make your own homemade Larabars with just 5 basic ingredients. Chocolate Orange Fruit and Nut Bars Homemade Larabars Video https://youtu.be/ZkY8XwuUTwU Chocolate Orange Fruit and Nut Bars Homemade Larabars These bars are such a simple snack to make. They are raw, healthy and kids love any variation of them! We get on kicks of making these all the time, and then I forget about them for a while. … [Read more...]
Healthy Family Dinner Recipes
These healthy family dinner recipes are perfect for the traditional cooking family. Fermented sourdough, hearty soups and plenty of vegetables make up this 'what we eat in a week' winter edition at the farmhouse. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. I have shared a few 'what we eat in a week' videos here on my blog. You all seem to love them for a little practical mealtime inspiration. These videos are few and far between, … [Read more...]
How to Make Christmas Stockings
Learn how to make Christmas stockings with this simple sewing tutorial. It’s a lot easier than you might think to make your own stockings. You can use vintage grain sacks, old sweaters, maybe even repurpose an old blanket that has a few too many holes. Making your own Christmas stocking is a super simple project. I love that I can use any beautiful fabric I come across, like that vintage eyelet from the thrift shop, old sheets, worn ticking and an old grain sack. Your fabric choice can … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
Delicious and tender Instant Pot Pot Roast with carrots and potatoes is full of flavor and perfect for busy nights. Learn how to cook a roast in the Instant Pot with just a few simple steps. It can be done in just over an hour, to be eaten right away, or for a meal several hours later. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Pot roast has to be one of our families favorite meals. It is probably … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Christmas Home Tour 2018
Come take a little tour of our farmhouse decorated simply this Christmas. We kept things minimal this year, with fresh greenery and simple colors. Our Christmas farmhouse is full of DIY tutorials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. The post is in collaboration with my other blogger friends and we are all going to be showing our homes all decked out for Christmas. Read all the way to end to see … [Read more...]
Make Every Field in America Organic
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of StonyFIELDS Initiative. We have always been aware of avoiding chemicals in our own yard. That's obvious by all the dandelions and plantain! However, I never gave a second thought to the fields my kids were playing on. Stonyfield is committed to healthier people and a healthier planet. This can't just stop with the food we eat. Pesticides sprayed on fields can get absorbed directly through the skin, the body’s largest organ. Kids are … [Read more...]
Homemade Rustic Granola Recipe
This rustic granola recipe with coconut, dried cranberries, and apricots is one of my favorite recipes. With a big glass of cold milk, it is the perfect fall, Christmas, and winter treat. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. Homemade Rustic Granola is Delicious We eat granola regularly in this house. It's easy to make, full of whole food ingredients, and great for a quick snack. My family and I love to make a huge bowl of granola and fresh raw milk. It's also … [Read more...]
Modern Farmhouse Style Bathroom Makeover Reveal
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Delta®. The opinions and text are all mine. Our modern farmhouse style bathroom makeover is finally finished. The color palette is neutral, with wood tones, gray white and a touch of blue. We added in chrome finishes for a stylish updated look. Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ53Is-efds The original farmhouse bathroom makeover design plans Don't you just love it when your vision comes … [Read more...]
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments
DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments are simple to make, offer some healthy aromatic benefits and make your home smell great for the holidays. With just a few basic ingredients, and essential oils, you can deck the halls this year with ornaments that are healthy and handmade. DIY Essential Oil Diffuser Ornaments video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwp-ofpg0-Y Sign up for our "Essential Oils for Winter" class HERE. Music in this video: Angels We Have Heard by Kevin … [Read more...]
Create a Simple Farmhouse Christmas Front Porch
Learn how to create a simple farmhouse Christmas front porch this season. With a greenery wreath, lanterns, a cozy knit and grain sack, and wood accents, make your porch ready for the rest of winter. This post is sponsored by Tractor Supply. All opinions are my own. Just like everything in my home decor here at the farmhouse, I like to keep the Christmas front porch simple. Just a few key pieces and plenty of natural accents. I picked up a few red lanterns from the Trisha Yearwood … [Read more...]
Handmade Christmas Gift Basket with Free Printable Labels
These handmade Christmas gift baskets are the perfect thoughtful gift for the people on your list who you don't know what to buy for. They are filled with useful items that they can appreciate all winter long. They are all natural and simple to make. I love making handmade gifts for Christmas. When you have several people on your list who you don't know what to buy for (teachers, cousin in-laws, grandmas, aunts) they are the perfect way to show that you care and get them something they may … [Read more...]
Rustic Granola Cookies
These rustic granola cookies with toasted coconut, dried cranberries and apricots, are inspired by my favorite granola recipe. With a big glass of cold milk, they are the perfect Christmas fall and winter treat. This post is a collaboration with many of my blogger friends. They are all some great cooks, so make sure to read all the way to the end to check out their tasty Christmas cookie recipes! Rustic Granola Cookies These rustic granola cookies are a total hit in my family. I've … [Read more...]
Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2018
I just put the finishing touches on my fall capsule wardrobe and the whole thing only took an hour! Every piece is in the neutral color palette and can be easily mixed and matched. I chose a lot of denim, tan, black, white, gray and stripes to tie the looks together. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Capsule Wardrobe Fall 2018 Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z9rLZN83qA Click here … [Read more...]
How To Deal With Negativity Blogging
When you put yourself out into the world in any form, you're going to receive some negative comments. As a full-time blogger, I deal with this on a daily basis! To let my fear of negativity dictate my goals and my life would be a huge mistake. Find out what I do to deal with the hateful and mean comments online. A Question I Get All The Time So, as you all know, my husband quit his job back in May for us to pursue blogging full time. Since then, it has been nothing short of amazing. Recently … [Read more...]
Healthy Hot Chocolate
Learn how to make a delicious, healthy hot chocolate with five nutritious ingredients. This recipe is so simple to make and only takes a few minutes. Whip it up on a cold afternoon and enjoy! Healthy Hot Chocolate Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvH9VBbH4UE A lovey drink for cold days What do you do when winter is in full swing, the snow is falling, you're stuck inside and it's cold? Around here we bundle up and make giant snowballs and find hills to sled down. After all that, we … [Read more...]
The Three Biggest Mistakes New Bloggers Make
What are the three biggest mistakes new bloggers make? Navigating the world of making an income on the web can be tricky. There are many pitfalls along the way. There is also vast opportunity, so it makes sense to spend time figuring it out! This post may contain affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. If you want the start a blog, the world of blogging can seem really overwhelming. I know that it did for me. There are some … [Read more...]
Organic Play Areas- StonyFIELDS PlayFree Initiative
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of StonyFIELDS Initiative. We all know it is important to feed our kids diets, full of healthy produce and without pesticides. But, what about the fields they play on? Kids are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of chemicals on conventional play areas and fields. Stonyfield Organic just launched an initiative to create organic play areas in towns all over the country. A Commitment to Organic Stonyfield has been a longtime … [Read more...]
Peasant Dress Pattern For Girls
This simple peasant dress pattern for girls is a great sewing project for beginners. Very customizable sewing project, can be used as a toddler dress pattern up to girls size 10/12. The step by step video tutorial walks you through the entire process. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. The Peasant Dress When I first started sewing dresses for my little girls, my favorite style was (and probably … [Read more...]