This is out first in the Best of 2016 series. This post was originally published on Figuring Out the Plot and was subsequently published in several newspapers. It is my most-read post ever. I grew up in rural America. And my husband and I have chosen to raise our family here. In town without stoplightsContinue reading “The People in Rural America “
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One of the Good Guys
Five years ago today, we lost my Uncle David. This blog post turned into me giving my first eulogy. Please say a little prayer for my Aunt Midge today. Time passes, but the pain of this day doesn’t get much easier. “To live in hearts you leave behind is not to die.” My Uncle DavidContinue reading “One of the Good Guys”
Merry Christmas!
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” -Roy L.Smith May we store up the magic, joy, and promise of Christmas for the coming year. Merry Christmas to you all!
Best of 2016
Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing my top 10 blog posts (from my prior blog) from 2016 with you. It may feel like tv right now with all the re-runs for my regular readers…sorry about that! Here’s the official list: The People in Rural America LL’s Birth Story Go Home and LoveContinue reading “Best of 2016”
My Favorite Christmas Song: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
It was written during the Civil War. It’s hard to think of a worse time, one in which peace must have seemed so far away, so unlikely. A country divided against itself. Brothers fighting brothers. Bloody battles on American soil. The author lost his wife and son. And though the road he traveled was dark,Continue reading “My Favorite Christmas Song: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
Essential Oils…Getting Started
It feels like essential oils are everywhere and for a long time, I have been interested but overwhelmed when it came to this topic. There seem to be a million oils and three million recipes to mix them. Some you put on neat (had to google that) and some need a carrier oil. ThereContinue reading “Essential Oils…Getting Started”
Book Report: Love That Boy
Author: Ron Fournier Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Favorite Quotes: “From their first breath-if not sooner-our dreams for our children are at least in the ballpark of perfect, because great grades, championship trophies, lots of friends, and professional success lead to happiness, right? Actually, no. When a parent’s expectations come from the wrong place and are pressed intoContinue reading “Book Report: Love That Boy”
Recipe Card: Soup’s On!
Every week, I plan our meals on Sunday and share recipes on my Pinterest here. Recently, soup has been a frequent flier on our weekly menu. Is there anything better on a cold day? Here are my 3 favorite soup recipes: * Pioneer Woman’s Perfect Potato Soup. Basically if Ree Drummond comes up with it,Continue reading “Recipe Card: Soup’s On!”
Little House Tour (Master Suite)
When we bought this house 2 years ago, it was 900 square feet. Soon after, we found out we were pregnant and decided we might need some more room. So we added on another 900 square feet to make it the perfect 3 bedroom, 2 bath home for us. I thought a tour of theContinue reading “Little House Tour (Master Suite)”
A Little About Me
My name is Tiffany and Husband and I live in a little town in the Texas Panhandle in our Little House on 10 acres with our two adorable babies, two dogs, six cows, and a ram (of the sheep variety) who is currently visiting. Those adorementioned babies are our 15-month old son, a red headedContinue reading “A Little About Me”
