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In this week’s vlog, I’m giving you an update on our spring and summer outdoor projects — specifically our pond clean-up project, our summer garden, and our garage-to-study conversion. Dean is also taking over homeschooling for a day, and we’ll chat a bit about why that’s a good thing and what the boys think of […]

I recently received a comment from a blog reader asking me what my thoughts were on making Instant Pot tinctures. While I replied to that specific comment, I thought I’d write a blog post about it because I figure it’s something other people have wondered as well. So, the short answer to that question is, […]

Hi there, friends! Today, I have another recipe walk-through video for you. This month, I’m walking you through the steps I take to make a buttercup flower essence. Buttercup flower essence is one of my […]

Dean and I tried to surprise the boys with a trip to see YouTubers Dude Perfect at Bristol Motor Speedway’s Chaos at the Colosseum. There were stunt motocross, monster trucks, drift cars, demolition derby, fun challenges, and more! It was a lot of fun, and the whole family had a great time together. Come along […]

Today, the two older boys are off to a 4-H Electricity Camp, so the younger boys and I are heading out to run some errands before visiting Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park in Bluff City, TN. This is a small, donation-only family park that is a fun place for little kids to explore and older kids […]

Come alongside me as I make Summer Solstice Herbal Surprise boxes for my Seasonal Herbalism Community (more info about this herbal membership below)! We’ll be making homemade mineral sunscreen, an herbal antimicrobial salve, a bug-repelling oil, and a lovely botanical flower essence. Also, I’d love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. And as always, […]