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    ~12,354 stitches

      There’s something about a new baby that just lightens my heart and reminds me that everything is just as it should be despite any lingering questions, doubts or concerns that might try to distract me from the pure love that surrounds us all every minute of every day. From…

  • Eat

    Turkey Stew (AKA Leftover Heaven)

    If you celebrated Thanksgiving two days ago and are anything like me, you’re probably tired of all the leftover potatoes and turkey and such!  We even tried to plan better this year and cook less than last year…but alas…we still have leftovers!   It’s OK, though, because one of my…

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    Preparations

    With the big meal less than 24 hours away, there’s a whole lot of prepping (and a whole lot of reflecting) going on around here!  We are incredibly blessed and have much to be thankful for this year! Each year for dinner (which is usually eaten right around 3:00 pm)…

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    Happy Halloween!

    I’m baaaaack! I took a mini-vacation to visit my best friend in Milwaukee over the weekend and got back late last night!  I’ll get caught up in this space as quickly as possible, but in the meantime, have a happy (and safe) Halloween and enjoy a little Jack Skellington… xoxo,M

  • DIY

    Canning Hatch Chile

    Hatch chile is a staple here.  We eat it on and with everything (burgers and pizza included).  It is full of vitamins and minerals and makes for the perfect of comfort foods.  When ordering it on your food, you’ll always be asked, “Red, Green or Christmas?”  “Christmas” means having both…

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    {this moment}

    {this moment inspired by Soule Mama}  If you feel inspired to share your moment, please leave a link to your moment in the comments below for all to see.

  • Everything Else

    Zozobra

    At the risk of sounding a bit…crazy…I have decided to share a little piece of my existence with you all that has absolutely nothing to do with gardening, canning, chickens or bees.  Brace yourselves… I have been blessed to live my entire life in a fairly small community (~70,000 people) that…

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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    I’m not really online today…I’m probably lost in Cooking Land as you’re reading this but I did set up an automatic posting because I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Today we will be eating like Queens and Kings and I am super grateful for every morsel of…