I'm a midwestern mama who's trying to focus on what's important: living simply and being in the present moment. Until I find many acres on which to build a creative and sustainable homestead complete with bees, chickens and goats, I'm trying to balance new motherhood with working towards these dreams. There are many new skills that I desperately want to learn so that I can create beautiful and useful things. We're getting there. Slowly.
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This pocket-sized guide will help you identify Midwestern trees quickly and accurately.
Sober tales of everyday life in this award-winning short fiction collection.
Simple paper cut illustrations paired with evocative words tell the story of an apple from harvest, to compost, to seedling.
Sacred Pregnancy is comprised of a journal, week-by-week pregnancy guide, and list of resources for natural mamas.
Recipes for organic, healthy, and delicious ice pops using everyday and unusual ingredients.
An all-inclusive guide to plan your pregnancy and birth that leaves the decisions to you.
A collection of newspaper columns from the grandmother of today's lifestyle and homemaker bloggers.
Learn to make delicious meals for the whole family using all natural and organic ingredients.
Teach your 18-month-old to help in the kitchen using Montessori philosophy.
Simple and elegant sewing projects for the home using thrifted and found materials.