Recently we have taken an adventure in raising chickens. When a health professional told us to make sure the eggs we eat are of good quality we decided it would be easier to raise the chickens ourselves to make sure the quality is good. The weather has been in the teens here in the Upper… Read More Extreme Weather Chickens
As a child I was blessed to grow up on the shores of the mighty Lake Superior. Days of long boat rides were the days that were the best. With the sun shining down on my face, the smells of the lake, and the views of nature- the all around atmosphere was perfect. While adventuring… Read More In a World of Change
I’m going to be honest right off the bat: I’m completely torn on this whole student walkout that happened across the country today. As a teacher I can definitely say that having 6 of 24 students in class while the rest walked out made it a little harder to carry on with the lesson. I… Read More A Teacher’s View of Yesterday’s Student Walkout
Five-Minute Power Naps Ever had one? They’re amazingly refreshing! I had one just the other day. I woke up feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and completely re-energized. Five minutes in the middle of the day was all it took. The down side, if there is one, is that I was wide awake at night that evening. In… Read More Five-Minute Power Naps
*does contain affiliate links* Yield: 1 8×8 cake Ingredients: 4 cups gluten free oatmeal 1 1/4 tsp baking soda pinch of Himalayan pink sea salt 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup maple sugar 1 cup coconut oil (melted) 1 cup allergy-free chocolate chips 1 cup apple sauce Directions: 1) Turn oven at 350 degrees. 2)Put all the dry ingredients… Read More Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, (Processed)Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free CHOCOLATE BIRTHDAY CAKE
As I lay in bed with the lights flickering, the winds howling, and the sounds of waves crashing- my arms fall asleep; weighted down by two sleeping and snoring children. I lay, listen, and think. The following comes to my head: The Superior Mother; Mother Superior Beautiful and bold, She is captivating and calm. She… Read More The Superior Mother; Mother Superior
Sometimes life doesn’t seem very peaceful. It may instead feel like one tsunami crashing over you and engulfing you constantly. Maybe you can’t feel like your feet are setting hold of still ground- you want to be still but the world around you keeps shaking. You feel in a constant storm, with tornado winds spinning… Read More Top 3 Tips To Enjoy Life When The Enemy Wants You To Fail
Dear young girl: In life it doesn’t matter what you do or how you act- people will get jealous of you and try to make you feel like you are not important. You could be the smartest person in the world and there will be someone out there who will try to make you feel… Read More Truths Every Girl Should Know Series- #3: You Are Important
Throughout my walk in life I have come across several Christians who do not attend church. In one way or another they have been “hurt by the church.” They have been judged. They have felt not accepted. They have been…hurt – by fellow believers- by people of the congregation. I like to visit different types… Read More Christians Persecuting Each Other- the Issue of a Hurting Church
