31 Days: Present

October brings an annual writing challenge and in my fourth year the choice was obvious. Maybe not as practical as the past couple of years but here goes…. 31 Days: Present I chose the word “present” at the start of 2016 and believe it was ordained. I needed this word as my constant companion this […]

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Potato Leek Soup

After a delightful trip to our local Farmer’s Market this weekend I was inspired to make soup! I am a total soup lover and want to be good at making it. I’m always trying my hand at new recipes and editing them to suit our taste. I like thin, brothy soup and my hubby likes […]

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Simple Saturdays

It’s easy to let the hustle and bustle get the better of me, or the nagging to do list, and feeling the need to “get it done”  to creep in and take over. Instead  I am focusing on being present in our lives.  Currently I’m reading a book by Shauna Niequist called “Present Over Perfect” […]

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Hello Fall

I think I’ve said this before but fall is my favorite season! Often when asked if I have a favorite season I say I don’t… And then I say “it’s the change in seasons that is my favorite time.” But if I had to pick only one season it would be fall. I love the […]

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