LoveMade Christmas

As darkness slowly gives way to gradual light this morning, the second kettle of the day sends it’s shrill whistle near bursting at the seams, steam and holler permeates the quiet stillness that surrounds.  Snow gently floats from sky above to touch the receiving earth waiting below.  The hens are playing it safe, staying within the confines of the cozy coop,…

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Early Morning Blessings & Heart-Full Chocolate Chip Scones

Why is it that some mornings one wakes with a sense of blessedness, heart full and eyes open, and other mornings lids are leaden with a heart to match?  Is it the simple fact that the sun is shining?  Or is it more likely that your heart is open, and you are shining? Wake up…

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Grace

It seems the world could use a little more grace today.  As we open our hearts collectively as a country, as a community, as families, as individuals, we work together to raise the energetic vibration.  Rise above adversity.  Rise above violence.  Raise your voices in prayer.  Count your blessings.  Share your gifts.  Forgive what needs…

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Spring Cleaning Our Homes and Hearts

I can smell it in the air, spring.  Inhale, drink in the promise, the hope of spring.  There is more light, the sun is gaining power.  You can stand in the rays now, and feel a penetrating warmth.  Nature is bringing forth a new beginning.  Birthing through the darkness, you can feel it starting to…

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Hair Share (Donation)

                       Photo Credit:  William Snobl                    Sharing.  Is the spirit I have been in.  I want to share what I have, because I have so much.  I am blessed.  Now, before you get crazy thinking about How it must be nice, I will have you know that I am not talking about physical “things, monetary excess,…

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Blessings in Daily Moments

“Living simply makes loving simple.”                                                                               ~Bell Hooks                                              Embrace the simplicity that is love… the quiet moments, the loving touch, joyful glances, blessings in daily moments.

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Liebster New Blog Award!

A very warm, heartfelt Thank You to The Crossroads Homestead for nominating our little homestead blog for a lovely award!  We are so very honored.  You may find Sarah’s Blog here:  http://www.crossroadshomestead.wordpress.com Please stop on by Sarah’s place for a visit, you’ll be glad you did! 5 Random Things about Me! 1.   I am a…

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The Surprise

It was cold and blustery in Northern Minnesota last night.  I had been at my second son, Tommy’s wrestling tournament with him.  My hard workin’ hubby has been working long hours of overtime the past several weeks, so we have been doing the shuffle with sports and activities.  I had made arrangements for my youngest two boys,…

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Random Acts of Kindness

Today I went to a local, small town, grocery store.  It is not my usual small town store, but I had to be in another town, so I stopped in.  I was stressed.  I had a headache.  It was busy, 5pm rush.  Everyone was stressed.  Sound familiar?  This is a crowded little store, where they…

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