Welcome to the coziest time of the year! The truly cozy stretch of autumn and winter is when we fluff our nests a bit and curate the small changes that make our home individually our own as I discuss in Embracing the Simplicity of Homemaking. If you …
We’ve hit peak autumn color here in our area. The color is spectacularly good this year so we are making a point of getting out every day to take a ride somewhere and soak it all in. It’s truly the best foliage display we’ve had in …
While we desire to live a quiet and simple life, sometimes we must be willing to face reality, stand up, and be counted. A quiet and simple life isn’t something we should take for granted. There are forces at work right now that would undermine …
One of the enjoyable parts of running this website is discovering other Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) sorority sisters. Over the years I’ve met Tri Deltas from different chapters around the country. It provides an instant bond. Why? Because …
Happy Monday evening! Today is Caroline’s birthday so I’ve been busy celebrating. We had a good visit with my parents who we haven’t seen since long before the coronavirus lockdowns. It was only a visit for the day, but it made all …
We are now homeschooling eighth grade. I wanted to share our relaxed homeschooling curriculum choices for this year. With Caroline’s input, I’ve put together an interesting collection of materials that should make for a good year. As a …
I finally found this video link in my archives. This is from a number of years ago and most of these men have now ended up in error, controversy, or serious sin. Be a Berean. Every day. Do not follow men (or women). Follow Christ. Look for truth, …
Farms and agrarian life are fascinating subjects for children. I’ve created this list of children’s books related to these themes to help you find a wide variety of books to use in your home. This list includes both picture books and …
Happy Monday! I had to go back and reacquaint myself with what had written in Simple Living This Week No. 41 since a few weeks have passed. As I mentioned in Surge Capacity and Dealing With Difficult Times last week, I’m finding my mental …
Have you struggled during these difficult times? Have you felt something you couldn’t quite name? It might be related to something called surge capacity. In this video, we’re going to look at what surge capacity is and some practical ways …
Homeschooling is costly. Frugal homeschooling is a myth. There. I’ve said it. I’ve thought it for a long time, but here we are putting it out there in the open. Homeschooling is not cheap and anyone who says that homeschooling can be done …
We talk a lot about peace, understanding, and joy around here because I believe they are central to simple living and cozy life. I’ve long collected quotes and today I’ve assembled some around the idea of living a peaceful and joyful …
