“God’s gifts put man’s best dreams to shame.” As we find ourselves in the final days of Advent I really like this quote from Elizabeth Barret Browning. A few days ago I was reading my Advent devotional, the author used the quote in reference to Zachariah and Elizabeth. Never could they have dreamed that God would…
Intentional Living
6 Simple Ways to Create an Intentional Advent
Thanksgiving has passed and the Advent season has begun. It is a season of waiting, preparing, and anticipation. Advent is one of my favourite times of year a we celebrate the coming of our Savoir. We spend the short days of winter in the dark anticipating the coming light of Jesus. We are reminded…
Can Real Food Become an Idol?
Do you intentionally grow bacteria on your counter? Have you ever sipped a glass of raw milk while researching whether you should soak, sprout, sour, or just ditch your grains altogether? Have you felt overwhelmed by the things others say you should be doing, yet you have trouble managing it all? Honestly, keeping up with the…
5 Steps to Take Towards Simplicity
Need a bit of simplicity in your life? Me too. I write about simple living and continually find the need to simplify things in my life. We are all a work in progress! Here are 5 tips that I have found help me as I continue in my journey towards simplicity. 5 Steps to Take…
10 Tips for Small Space Homesteading
Fields of grass tickling your bare feet as you walk to your large garden plot with the breeze running through your hair. A toddler is beside you and a baby on your back. That’s how my dream went anyway… From the time I was little I knew that I was made to be a homesteader,…