Learning to Can Meat: From Intimidation to Confidence — and Faith — in My Kitchen Today I’m pressure canning beef for the first time. I’ve canned chicken before — and it was a success! My husband’s only complaint? It was a little bland, like canned chicken from a store. There isn’t much flavor to plain…
Influenza made its way through our house in early January. High fevers. Exhaustion. The constant sound of someone calling, “Mom.” It’s especially difficult when you’re trying to care for everyone else while not feeling well yourself. Time for some reflection. But somewhere in the middle of the tissues, medicine cups, and quiet afternoons, I realized…
Christmas has come and gone, and the New Year is already underway. Every year around this time, I find myself asking the same question: When is the right time to take down the Christmas tree? The decorations are a little easier; I’m ready for some of extra to be put away, but the tree with…
The first snow of the year is coming, and anticipation fills the air. It’s funny how not only the weather changes, but the kids can sense it too. They’ve always been good at picking up the subtle shifts—almost before we do. Back to the SNOW! The first snowfall always feels magical, mostly because we’re eager…
There’s something deeply spiritual about working with your hands to preserve the harvest. Whether it’s kneading dough, tending a garden, or canning fruit like pears — these simple, old-fashioned tasks remind us of God’s provision, His perfect timing, and the blessings that come from faithful stewardship. It can bring such peace when working with your…
In a world full of noise, distraction, and pressure, raising children to know and love God can feel like cultivating a garden in unpredictable weather. The soil may be good, the seed may be strong, but unless we keep watch, weeds can quickly take root and crowd out what matters most. We spend much of…
There’s something deeply spiritual about working with your hands to preserve the harvest. Whether it’s kneading dough, tending a garden, or canning fruit like pears — these simple, old-fashioned tasks remind us of God’s provision, His perfect timing, and the blessings that come from faithful stewardship. Everything has its time and place. We need to…
Hello friends! It’s been a little while since I’ve posted — life has been full and busy, as I’m sure many of you can relate to. Between family, work, and everything else that fills our days, it can feel like there’s never quite enough time. I actually have several posts already written, just waiting to…
From Garden Abundance to God’s Provision 🪴 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. – James 1:17 If you’ve ever had a mulberry tree, you know the blessing (and chaos) of its harvest. For a few weeks each…
Summer break has officially started, which means it’s time for us to create meaningful experiences for our kids—and one of the big ones this year is learning about gardening. We’ve already started planting and including the kids in the process. Soon, we’ll begin harvesting some of our crops, but in the meantime, we’re focusing on…