We decided that we should now only get animals after their housing situation is completed and we have their living situation secure. However, one stop at Tractor Supply and our first adventure in game birds began. Let’s be honest: how can you turn down bringing home 8 cute little baby Guinea Hens?!? These little guys … Continue reading
The definition of a homesteader has definitely changed over the last several hundred years. At one point, this term was used to describe someone who would live and work on the land in hopes of earning the right to own the land. In today’s world, you can find a million and one social media groups … Continue reading
From one season of life to the next. We were 25 years old when we made the leap to move to a tropical island in the middle of the ocean. It was almost 16 years ago that Tyrel and I, along with 16-month-old Zandyr, stepped off the plane. Having never been to Hawaii before, we … Continue reading
Amidst the threats of flash flooding and a particularly gloomy afternoon, it was decided that the best option for dinner would be homemade gluten-free vegan minestrone soup. As I scour the internet machine for recipes that would not take an eternity to make I am once again reminded of the easy of the Instant Pot. … Continue reading
I was reminded through the nifty Facebook memories that 7 years ago I was in the hospital. My pancreas and liver were showing signs of stress, and I had been deathly ill at home for a week or so. I couldn’t leave the restroom and I had begun vomiting awesomeness as well. This wasn’t anything … Continue reading
I first learned about Young Living Essential oils from a Crossfit friend, she had started using them and was sharing about some of the benefits she had experienced. Interested I ordered a starter kit in 2014. I loved the oils, and how amazing my house smelt after diffusing them. The kids loved how peace and … Continue reading
August 25th, 1929 – February 20th, 2016 You were honestly the least judgmental person that I have ever known, and you would openly and willingly invite strangers into your home to sit around the table and have a cup of coffee. The coffee that was often burnt, from cooking in the coffee pot all day, because you … Continue reading
For those of you that know me personally you know that I am a strong willed person, I am dedicated, devoted and passionate about many things. When I was in high school I had a teacher once tell me that I had come a long way since I came from a ‘single parent household.’ Something … Continue reading
As many of you know I have Ulcerative Colitis, something that I regularly share with people, advocate for, and work to find a state of remission. Over the past 10 years my health has gone through various stages from deathly ill to feeling well. However, I have still had symptoms. Symptoms that have taken more … Continue reading
In January I was competing in a winter strength challenge when something just didn’t feel right in my shoulder, there was a huge pop and then a lot of pain. I continued to clean and jerk my PR of 110lbs! That weekend I felt as though I was having a minor heart attack! I woke … Continue reading
Escaping Crazy 