I am absolutely loving this season. Watching my little people learn new words, new skills, develop the cutest little personalities— it’s all such a gift. Today, a sweet neighbor sent a text that said “Free flowers!” So, Raylen and I took a little adventure up to her house to get some pretty flowers for our kitchen table. She loved putting together her own little vase. It wasn’t a major event, but it’s something I never want to forget. So, here’s to documenting the little moments. 💗💐

We just came out of a week of campmeeting at our church, and we’re headed straight into several more week of camp/campmeeting in other places too! That has been such a fun part of my church heritage, and it’s still a big part of our Summer! We sing a lot of songs like this one during those meetings, and I love it. 🙂 Here’s one of my favorites! 🎶💙

Well…I thought she knew this one. 🤦‍♀️ Our apologies to farmers everywhere. 😂
For those wondering, it’s supposed to be, “The farmer takes a wife”— not a life. ❌😵

This morning, while cleaning up my kitchen, and cleaning up more messes, and putting away more things, all while several loads of clean laundry waited to be folded, I found myself very aware of just how repetitive the different aspects of homemaking really are. You prepare meals…several a day. You clean up after those meals. Change diapers, make beds, wash laundry, put away laundry,…then it’s time to make another meal or clean up something else. 😅 There is a sort of repetition that can feel exhausting…or it can feel rhythmic or consistent.

Have you ever thought about the fact that God loves repetition? Every morning the sun rises from the same direction. Every evening, the sun sets in the opposite direction. Every few months, the seasons change in exactly the same order. The ocean’s tides move in and out, like clockwork. You cannot help but acknowledge that God loves repetition when you see the order of the universe.

So remember this. When you joyfully embrace the routine, the seemingly mundane aspects of your day, you are recognizing a major aspect of our Creator. He never tires of seeing the sun rise, or a flower bloom in the Spring. It all reflects His glory every time, no matter how many times it happens. 🌿💙

A few years ago, if you’d have told me I’d be milling my own flour and making homemade bread, I wouldn’t have believed you. 😅 Fresh-milled flour has so many benefits!
1. Freshest flavor
2. Whole grains contain nearly 90% of all the vitamins, minerals, protein, carbs, and fats that our bodies need (Sue Becker)
3. Freshly ground flour has twice the calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins than “whole-wheat” flour you buy at the store.
4. Contains no additives, chemicals, or preservatives.
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And it’s fun!! 🙂
We get our berries from @brianseversonfarms and I got my mill from @built_from_scratch_life. And I’m learning how to mill and bake from @breadbeckers book- The Essential Home-Ground Flour Book. 💙

I tell him he’s a genius all the time. I can not build a child’s birdhouse with a written plan- haha. And he can design a swing set in his head and buy the right materials and build it without a written plan at all. I’m endlessly impressed with him. 🥰 Our kids adore him, and so do I. It may be Father’s Day tomorrow, but my kids get the gift all year long. We sure love him!

The link is included on the video! :)) Click the little icon next to the audio details along the bottom of the screen. 💗
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This adorable cup from The Mum Crew checks all the boxes for me! It’s super high-quality (meaning I won’t have to worry about Raylen dropping it, and it shattering into a mess on the floor🤦‍♀️), holds more than any of her other cups, making it great for park dates, car trips, or church nursery visits, and it’s available in some ADORABLE designs. They have a cup with trucks all over it that Asher will LOVE. If you’re looking for *the perfect toddler tumbler*— this is it. 💙And you can get it for 50% off right now on their website! This is the one cup you need for your kiddo. 😎

Been thinking about God’s goodness, so I wanted to share this! 💗 Tell me how God’s shown His goodness in your life! Your comment may be the encouraging reminder someone else needs today.
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Honestly, it went as well as I hoped! 💗😅

Opinions wanted!! 🙂 I’m *finally* recording a project I’ve wanted to do since before my children were born! A quiet lullaby hymn album for babies— or anyone who wants some restful music for sleep, or just to help create a peaceful atmosphere in your life. 💙

So, here’s the question— I really love the rain in the background— this just feels like good napping or reading music to me. What do you prefer, as a listener? Just piano, or the rain softly in the background?

If it’s a pretty divided poll, we may release two versions. It will be on all streaming platforms, and available as an MP3 download on my website. 🎶 We *may* do a very small physical CD order… 😉

The “natural” products I used before either weren’t as “non-toxic” as I thought, or they didn’t work. Then, I found an 🇺🇸 American company that manufactured my household essentials without harsh chemicals or toxins, and the products were— hands down— the best I’ve ever used. The laundry products are still my favorite, but I LOVE the cosmetics, the vitamins and supplements, the cleaning products, and literally everything else I’ve converted over in our home. It’s not a subscription— it’s a membership like Costco or Sam’s (but it’s only $1 for the whole first year right now!🤩), and every month, I just get what I need. It’s an online store with blazing-fast shipping, and it’s been a game-changer for our family. Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the info on how to start shopping there too! 🌿🤩