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What is a Modern Hippie? Well, a Modern Hippie is me, and most likely you too if you’re on this blog. A Modern Hippie wears homemade deodorant, can explain why bone broth is a super food, and is conscious of the environment and sustainable living, all while maintaing the appearance of a put-together-mama. What is a Modern Hippie Holiday? Basically, …
This Christmas our family is adopting the idea of buying less and giving more, an Advent conspiracy if you will. We are choosing to purchase intentionally, boycotting big box retailers, and supporting small businesses. Part of my goal for this season is to focus on purchasing non-toy gifts for my kids. I know, I’m one of those boring moms but …
This is me with my daughter Bella. She is creative, kind hearted, caring, sensitive, stubborn, empathetic, smart, and loves animals almost more than anything else in the whole wide world (except for Mommy, Daddy and her brother, Adam). She is beautiful inside and out and she has taught me what it is to be a woman and to love from the …
I love filling stockings for loved ones, yet each year I find it more difficult to find the right thing for the right person. Being original and tailoring stockings to items that embrace one’s personality is my goal. For me, a Christmas stocking should house a trove of little treasures that were thoughtfully chosen for the recipient. It seems like …
Depending on where you live, preparing your homestead for winter can be as easy as packing away the lawn chairs and digging out the socks or as involved as being ready to shelter yourself and your animals in place if a blizzard cuts you off from the world. Homesteading work doesn’t stop in the winter! My friend Annie from Montana …
Let’s see how many of you remember this complicated recipe from your childhood: Take 6 graham crackers, glue them onto a clean milk carton with royal icing, decorate, let dry, and eat. If you do, maybe you went to elementary school with me. I remember saving up old milk and cream cartons, bringing them in every Christmas, and then making …
Let the countdown begin… Ah, the excitement and beauty of the Holidays! Every day more and more decorations go up. There are beautifully sparkling lights on the houses, both inside and out. And the look of wonder and amazement in our children’s faces is something to be cherished forever. Once December 1st rolls around I love to be able help …
Last Thanksgiving, my husband was driving us to his parents for Thanksgiving and I was in the passenger seat scrolling through Facebook on my phone. In the midst of all the “I am thankful for…” posts, this not so fun-fact from one of the many food focused groups that I follow crossed my screen: “Some five million tons of food—enough to …
I’m really sensitive to sugar. Like really sensitive. Like, I break out from honey or dates sensitive and it’s very sad. I can’t do sugar alternatives, either. I tend to have a bad reaction to anything with added sweeteners. You know what that means? No desserts. Sad, I know. Since desserts and treats are usually not healthy, this is quite …
Fall is officially here! I don’t know about you, but my absolute favorite time of the year is the fall! The crisp air, leaves turning colors, comfy sweaters, and yummy pumpkin spice latte’s! I can’t get enough. Another perfect fall food is apples. My husband and I currently reside in southern Illinois and one thing I love about this place is …
