I am that person in my family that gets made fun of for being a crazy hippie who teaches yoga and avoids doctor visits. I'm also that person in my family that every one calls asking for home remedies when they feel sick or get injured. I wear both hats proudly. My sister frequently asks … Continue reading Top 5 Favorite Herbal/Alternative Medicine Resources
Apple Juice, Blanket Forts, and Coloring Books
One of my biggest assumptions in being a parent was that I really needed to grow up before I brought a child into the world. Sitting on my couch in my Snuggie™ coloring in a Disney coloring book with my box of 164 crayons, drinking a glass of apple juice, I told myself, "wow, you're … Continue reading Apple Juice, Blanket Forts, and Coloring Books
Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage: Part Two
The Fall of mankind happened early on in the Bible. 3 chapters in, and we had already screwed up the perfection of God's creation. We left off in Part One of this post with the perfection of God's creation, and the flawless nature of the marriage relationship as it was initially intended. Then sin entered … Continue reading Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage: Part Two
Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage: Part One
Submission. That is probably the singular most difficult word for a strong-willed woman like myself to read in the Bible. I have ignored it, loathed it, and questioned it. But it's still there. I'm strong, independent, outspoken, tom-boyish, and blunt. How do I get around that "S" word? Simple. I don't. There is no God-honoring … Continue reading Biblical Gender Roles in Marriage: Part One
Moving Maggie
I really wish I innately knew things about all the things I'm trying to learn. Miss Maggie Moo hasn't been having "normal" bunny poops. For more info on that subject, check out this site. There are no signs of wool block or parasites, so my concern is mild. So according to that aforementioned website, it … Continue reading Moving Maggie
The Testing
I scheduled my first appointment with Dr. Karen Solomon at Integrative Health and Chiropractic in Morehead City, North Carolina. I had been referred there by my dear friend and mentor, Cindy, who had found much relief in seeing Dr. Karen. I didn't really know what to expect, other than that my insurance wasn't going to … Continue reading The Testing
Cloth Diapering: The Economical Choice
So going in to parenthood, I made a sweeping declaration I would do things as naturally and eco-friendly as possible. Cloth diapers just seemed like the natural choice and outflow from a lifestyle moving toward homesteading. First, my definition of a functioning homestead is one in which the land can sustain my family's dietary, shelter, … Continue reading Cloth Diapering: The Economical Choice
“No” Fatigue
Do you ever have those days (or weeks, or months, or years) where it just seems like there's constantly one mess after another? Physical messes like sickness, or cheerios, or spilled smoothie; mental messes like locking the keys in the car (or house), having to take the car in to be serviced for the "check … Continue reading “No” Fatigue
Sowing Day
After a couple setbacks in my planning and preparation, I was finally ready to indoor seed my peppers today! I put a folding table down in the basement to elevate my boxes off the floor. I chose my basement near a southwestern facing window so that 1) they get some natural sunlight, and 2) I … Continue reading Sowing Day
Valentine’s Day on the Range
My husband is an incredibly practical individual. Our Christmas gifts to each other usually consist more of needed items than wanted frivolities. For example, two years ago I got a food processor, which I've used almost on a weekly basics since. One year ago, I got new cookware that was suited to a smaller kitchen … Continue reading Valentine’s Day on the Range
Wholly Holy Living 
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