So, the business thing didn’t happen. I almost posted this extensive thing about how we were trying to buy a business with tons of juicy details. I had visions for this place. We were trying to purchase a local re-sale children’s clothing store. I had ideas to give this little shop an entire makeover. I [...]

Things I am totally pumped about: Jackson and Archer have bunk beds (Thanks Annie!) My house is clean The yard is mowed I just grabbed a bag full of things that were ready in the garden (the basil is gorgeous) Coffee I bought a dehydrator John and Jackson’s hair cuts Laundry is almost done We [...]

My mom brought this piece of paper over the other day for me to look at. It’s a note written by my Grandma right before she passed away. I thought it was pretty cool to leave something like this for our family. She was a wise woman. *** Hello from the 20th Century! Letter to [...]

As Spring has sprung, food has been on my mind quite often.  With gardens popping up everywhere–including our yard–and with the Farmers Market opening day fast approaching, I can’t help but let food consume my thoughts.  In our garden we have all the early spring stuff already planted–broccoli, carrots, spinach, arugula, kale, cauliflower, beans, peas, [...]

John and I just got back from the local screening of No Impact Man. The main idea of it was something we, of course, have pondered before. We, as a family, are becoming increasingly more conscious of our impact on the environment. It’s nice to watch movies like this one to light the fire for [...]

Spring is here and I made laundry soap!  Yep, I’ve decided to go ahead and make my own laundry soap and household cleaners.  I’ve known for a long time that it would be simple and affordable, but have just now made the effort to actually do it.  Last week I attended a Permaculture meeting and [...]

January 16 is coming up, and we all know what’s so important about that day, right? Well, the first thing that comes to my mind is it’s the birthday of a friend I had in elementary school. It’s weird how I remember stuff like that, but I can’t remember to get my teeth brushed before [...]

So. Let’s talk detachment parenting. We’ve got these parents that have babies, right? And these parents (the ones I’m referring to) want their babies. These parents maybe even tried and tried again for these babies. But, once said baby arrives, it’s a dance to keep baby content without any REAL contact. I’m talking contact from [...]

So, I am busy. Very busy. The reason for this has to do with many things; many very good things. First, I’ve been making sales through my Etsy shop! I sold a few slings last week that I didn’t already have made, so that meant a little bit of time was spent with me at [...]

We are having a sick day at the Fry household. Jackson woke us all up getting sick EVERYWHERE! He’s totally fine today, but we thought we’d have an easy going “sick” day anyway. This means the TV has been on since 10am (when we finally rolled out of bed), I am still in pajamas, and [...]