Attempting bread baking again. Started a loaf yesterday and exercised real patience to try and soak it for the first time. My friend Sarah had a recipe that already had the soaking instructions incorporated and I could not help but soak it…although it was a little painful to wait even longer. Currently the dough…
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Life in Bullet Points #2
Yesterday I found the twinners cuddling like I have not seen for a LONG time. Melt me now. I overheard her softly say to him, “I want to cuddle because I love you and it is so cozy.” Yesterday I ordered the mother of all planners. My Erin Condren planner will be shipping “on or…
How to Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
One of the supplements we give our children on a regular basis is Elderberry. It is fabulous for immune support. The stuff is pretty spendy and I wondered if I could make my own. We were initially paying about $13 for a 1oz bottle, and then started buying the 4oz bottle for a little over…
Wainscoting Project Reveal
Our walls in our eating area were showing serious signs of wear. The finger slime spots were a bit out of control and the chairs were leaving marks. We decided that beadboard/wainscoting would be a cute solution. My dad is a gem and did the bulk of the work. He went with me to purchase…
Fitness With a New Baby
After all of the excitement of giving birth and the transition of settling in with a new baby has passed, many new moms begin to focus on losing the weight that they gained during pregnancy. Many mothers hope that this process will not be too difficult, while others who may have struggled with weight issues…
When the days get long.
Sorry things have been a bit more quiet around this blog lately. Hope this day finds you well! This post is just to share where I have been at lately and let you know that you are not alone if things are rough at your house too. This mama thing is not easy. Lately the…
Life in Bullet Points
We have had some of my family in from out of town and it has been so fun. Gatherings everyday and many shared meals. Sadly, they head home today. Good news…we get to party with Hubs side of the family tonight. Life is full… and I am tired. I told Hubs that I can…
So Fresh, and so Clean, Clean.
First things, first. My second guest post over at Frugal Living NW is up! This post highlights one of our favorite hiking places, McDonald Forest near Corvallis. So thankful to have the opportunity to do a couple fun posts on such a practical and helpful site. Go check it out and give them some comment…
(Review) Eco Store Natural Products
When Eco Store offered to let me review two of their products I was thrilled! As I dug around on their site to pick out my two products I was even more excited because their prices were awesome! Who doesn’t love a company whose favorite phrase is “No Nasty Chemicals”? Genius. When I was looking…
Game Mode Mama (Alternative title-Sergeant or Shepard)
I have my game face on much of the time I spend with my children. Not necessarily a grumpy face (although that happens plenty), but like I am trying to accomplish a mission. Acting as if my resolve and focus will get us safely and sanely through our day. Maybe my gumption (do people still…
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I am a blessed wife and mom to 4 year old twins and a 21 month old. I live in Salem and blog about local natural/organic deals, frugal homemaking, creativity with little ones, planning parties, and small projects around the house.
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