After my last trip to our local grocery, I found a recipe for refrigerator pickles tucked inside my basket. I'd heard how simple these ...

As the sun began to lighten the early-morning haze, it played with the shadows on my favorite view from our kitchen...the kids' tire sw...

It was 49 degrees yesterday morning...summer is fading. And while we may resist this notion, something inside tells us it's time to ...

Only a few weeks ago, these were the weather warnings appearing for our area of the Midwest... "Destructive thunderstorms carrying...

This bread is so good and so easy to make, I had to share the recipe! Farmhouse French Bread 2 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 2 T....

After one month, our bees are buzzing away happily in their new home, and our family is excited at the idea of having our own honey. ...

Since August has arrived in the Midwest, it seems happy to continue July’s sweltering, humid, rainless days. This summer has seen record...

Sun-drenched, but with welcome relief from the heat & haze of recent days, Saturday morning had finally arrived. What made this day spe...

The recent weeks here in the Midwest have been hot & hazy, with only an occasional breeze that teases us into thinking it might stay, or...

Travelers, there is no path. Paths are made by walking. -Antonio Machado Here's the path we're walking lately...learning abou...

Our family recently came home from a much-anticipated vacation to Washington D.C.! Little Man's teacher spent a lot of time with her c...

Our adventures in bee-keeping continue! I've (kinda/sort-of) mastered the smoker, so I suited up and have taken a peek inside...

(Okay, it's a corny title...work with me!) Sunday evening, under the cover of darkness, this was delivered... Yay, the bees...

Yesterday brought a welcome drop in temperatures, with an almost chilly northwest breeze...perfect for taking care of outside chores. Fo...

I couldn't help myself...the theme song from Green Acres is floating through my head this morning. I really hope you didn't miss t...

As I continue trying to capture old barns, this is my newest find... Sure, she needs some TLC; however, to me, she's still a beau...

This old barn is the most recent to catch my eye. It sits next to an empty farmhouse that looks as if it was a lovely home once upon a ...

First, a friend gifted me with this lovely tea towel... then, Little Man gave me some sparkle for my birthday... and I've been...