Summer was a busy one for us this year, and though we are still busier than I would like this autumn, I feel the shift of slowing down again. Winter is around the corner here in NW Montana, and I feel my annual hibernation closing in. We have snow in the forecast, so we have been busy preparing our ...
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Cousin Camp 2026
After a week of two concerts, a committee meeting, hosting a double birthday party, and hosting my brother-in-law, I decided to have one of my nieces out for 3 days following the party and host a Cousin Camp! And yes, I am as exhausted as you probably can guess. I am beat. But it was SO fun and I ...
Easy Family Camping Meals
Do you ever get a bit overwhelmed with what meals to plan for camping? I don't know about you, but I get decision fatigue. After I have made sure all the laundry is done, scheduled care for our animals while we are away, packed for me and my two littles, packed gear and activities and games and toys ...
Seasonal Homemaking: What I am Cooking, Cleaning and Creating This January
I am back to this series of seasonal homemaking as I took a few months off for a big move from Virginia back to Montana. As we are settling into our new home, I am so happy to get back to this cozy seasonal homemaking monthly series (that I plan to stay consistent with for 2026) January arrives ...
The Magic of the Summer Basket: Simple Joys for Slower Days
How to Use a Summer Basket to Create Calm, Connection, and Fun As the days grow longer and the sunshine stretches well into the evening, summer invites us to slow down, soak up the simple joys, and savor time with our children. One of my favorite ways to welcome a new season is by creating a ...
Teaching Kids Gratitude in Every Season
It has been on my heart lately to reinforce the virtue of gratitude in my children. It can be easy to forget about feeling thankful for the little every day things. And I need the constant reminder, myself. We tend to look for more, don't we? It seems that no matter how much we receive, we ...