Author: Lauren
Why Zinnias are the Easiest Flower for a Flower Farmer to Grow
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Zinnias are a flower farmer’s best friend. They are easy-to-grow, cut-and-come-again flowers that produce a lot of flowers per plant. Although Zinnias are a common flower among gardeners alike, they continue to make their way into flower bouquets, and I think it’s because of how easy they are to grow.…
Summer 2024
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If I were to describe summer 2024 in three words they would be: We started our summer at my parent’s house for my sister-in-law’s baby shower. Quinn got to dissect a Lingcod and was very intrigued. This was a quick trip as we had to get home to meet our…
The Entryway – That 70s House
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This post will be short and sweet. We converted our entry way in one weekend to a more simple, streamlined system. What We Started With Our double-door entry doesn’t provide much space when you get inside. For the longest time, I had a hand-me-down sofa table from my parents that…
Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead Road Trip
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Our epic family road trip started because Quinn wanted to go to Mount Rushmore. I started reading out loud to her the Little House book set because we had started dipping our toes into the 1970s TV show. Little did I know we would all find comfort, rest, and intentional…
Our Epic Summer Road Trip to Mount Rushmore and the Ingalls’s Homestead
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Quinn asked if we could go to Mount Rushmore after her kindergarten year. We said that would be so much fun but require planning, so we planned a road trip the following summer. First Day Our epic summer road trip started with an eight-hour drive to Billings, Montana. On the…
Meet Susan, Our Adorable Babydoll Southdown Sheep
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Well, we did a thing. And that thing is buying a Babydoll Southdown Sheep. Introducing… Susan 🤍 I had been looking into Babydoll sheep, but hadn’t been able to find the right fit. I really wanted a bottle fed lamb because I wanted the bond that comes with feeding the…
They Weren’t Living, They Were Surviving – A Little House on the Prairie Reflection
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We spent the last year working through reading The Little House on the Prairie out loud with Quinn. We had intentional quality time as a family, usually around the fire, drinking tea or hot chocolate, and learning about an essential historical time. By reading aloud, we helped Quinn understand the…
5 Books I Read In April and May 2024: Mysteries, Parenting, and Spiritual Growth
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Here we go! This is the first of hopefully many blog posts about the books I’ve read or recently read. I have always loved reading. Curling up with a good book, especially if hot tea is involved is a favorite activity of mine. I believe that everyone can love reading.…
How to Care For Your New Baby Bunnies
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Whether you purposely bred your male and female bunnies or if it was an oopsie, this post will give you all the necessary details so you can successfully care for your mama and baby bunnies. Need some inspiration for a birthing suite? Check out my post, “A Perfect Birthing Suite…
Why I Ask my Child for Forgiveness
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As a mom, I mess up. The best parenting advice I have ever received is, “You will mess up; you are not perfect, but making sure to repair is the most important part.” I like things to be controlled. With kids, I’ve learned that rarely are things in control. I…