Thanks for stopping by! I'm Magi, a scratch cooking, homeschooling mama, learning to raise good kids, good food, and good fun on our teeny-tiny little farm!
Although I have such fond memories of big family celebrations, I avoided hosting any for most of my early adult years. I just couldn’t imagine it all coming together without turning me into a basket case. After all, I spent most of my childhood watching […]
As Mom to a busy family, I can usually feel when my family needs to lean into comfort and rest, and I consider it my job to facilitate that. Here are five ways to bring an extra dose of Cozy to your winter.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn on qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. A few days before the big 2021 Valentine’s/President’s day long weekend I thought to myself, “Self, let’s see about going away for a long weekend”. But it was too late to […]
I have to start this post with a confession. Are you ready for it? I still buy jarred foods at the store. GASP! Are you shocked?! It’s true. While I’m a great fan of scratch cooking and canning there are still plenty of things we […]
I get it. You did not sign up for distance learning. You’ve been thrown a major curve ball and basically no lead time to prepare for it. And let’s not forget you were already juggling parenting, work, and family time to the best of your […]
First, let me say I love chore charts. I love looking at them on Pinterest, I love how they inspire me to greatness. I love making them and hanging them up where they can make it look like I’m totally on top of moving the […]
Man, this winter has been LOOONG! I have to admit it’s getting a bit oppressive. I’m not usually one to get bogged down in winter blues, but this one has me on edge. It’s not so much blues as impatience though. I just can’t wait […]
This is a great chip dippin’ salsa, or topping for tacos. Best of all it’s a very satisfying and hearty base for your next taco salad. Much tastier than basic lettuce!
Getting lost in a good book next to the fireplace is the perfect way to pretend it’s not freezing and snowing again outside.
