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The magic of the corn maze.  Each year we plan a fun family day at our local pumpkin patch/corn maze and each year we come and go with sweet memories made. This particular  year we went at dusk which was so beautiful to watch the sunset behind the big red barn.  We played and laughed […]

I’ve been wanting to write on culture for a while now, but I keep feeling like it’s something I’m still not good at…  Is it something we must strive for or is it the people we already are? To me culture is what we represent as well as who we are becoming.  It’s ever evolving… […]

Take a minute to close your eyes and walk through the best home you’ve ever had the pleasure of stepping foot in.  What did it smell like?  How did it make you feel?  Why did you love it?   If you put any time into this at all congratulations!  You’ve given yourself the warm and […]

Raise your hand if you are facing a hardship.  Now raise your hand if you have overcome one before.  Now raise your hand if you have the answer about staying on the upside all time.   Well, well, well, news flash!  Life is all about ups and downs.  Right?   Okay sorry for that rash […]

It all started when we went camping on a whim this past summer.  We loaded up last minute and headed for the W I L D.  We were craving some unexpected and that’s just what we got!   We were surprised to discover that camping really isn’t that hard.  In fact, it’s pretty free and […]

As I’m going through my closet this week trying to transition to fall, I have been looking at the gaps and taking note of the things I need to invest in for the upcoming season.  I really love a good basic collection and I typically stick to the basics, but after looking at my fall […]

Mostly it’s the man’s job right?  To fight for things and be the leader, to take charge…  Well this may be a surprise, but I don’t exactly agree with that!  Sometimes a man is not always going to be able to lead you in the best direction.  Remember, he’s a human, not a hero.  Sometimes […]

I know it’s early, my kids are still quite young, but I believe it’s never too soon to start training them for how to thrive in life.  As adults we know life’s not a box of chocolates and there’s a lot of learning left to do.  Most of us feel the gaps we each face […]

“I just don’t have a lot of really good friends…”  I hear it often, a topic that comes up in so many conversations with women.  Guess what?  You’re not alone!   For a while after getting married and having children I struggled to feel belonging and find good fellowship with others which led to a […]

Since I was a young girl I’ve always been influenced by my Ozark heritage.  Living in the hills through the changing seasons is something I treasure deeply.  I’ve traveled many places, but the beauty of this place is described simply, “like coming home.”  It’s warmth and comfort is unmatched.  The pine designs and rough cedar […]