Hey there, friend! Do you ever find yourself running into a word time and time again. This past week, the word “restored” kept catching my attention. So, I decided to dig into the word a bit and share it with you in case you too find yourself in the middle of restoration. In the Merrium…
Tech Detox Challenge
Hey there, friend! When is the last time you walked away from your phone for a day? Okay, if that is too extreme, how about a couple of hours? With the holidays here I have a challenge that I think is going to make you nervous to do at first but will appreciate once you…
Holiday Non-Negotiables
Hey there, friend! When is the last time you planned for yourself? With the holidays quickly approaching, it is easy for us to get swept away in all the tinsel and to-do-lists until we find ourselves washed up in the new year wondering where the time went. The holidays can often feel like sand in…
MOW-VEMBER-
Hey there, friend! Did you by chance mow this past weekend? It was a first for me to do in NOVEMBER! So, while I mowed I Iistened to a Christmas playlist which is something I never do until the day after Thanksgiving. But as we near the end of 2023, I have begun to reflect…
Hauntings at the Homestead
Hey there, friend! I’ve got a fun podcast episode for you this week. I’ve been asked directly and in round about ways if our home is “haunted.” For some reason the word “haunted” seems dark and unfriendly and this home is certainly opposite from that. Since moving into the homestead, we have had some interesting…
Hold on to Hope
Hey there, friend! Have you ever seen a Joshua tree? The Joshua Tree, a symbol of resilience and strength in the face of adversity, has deep spiritual significance. In nature, this tree thrives in some of the harshest environments, teaching us valuable lessons about perseverance and finding purpose even in challenging circumstances. Our lives can…
The Next Best Step
Hey there, friend! When is the last time you had a “pinch me” moment? You know, a time when you feel like you are dreaming because it is so unbelievable, and need someone to pinch you to confirm that it is real? It is a moment of intense joy, amazement, or disbelief that momentarily suspends…
God + Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Hey there, friend! Do you like pineapple? I love it baked on a ham, which was something my mother-in law used to make at the holidays. The other time of year I seem to have a hankering for pineapple is in the summer. I love it because well it’s summer and it’s the queen of…
Transforming Tradition: Emily Mullen’s Journey to Modernize the Family Farm
Hey there, friend! This week on the podcast I am joined by Emily Mullen, a 24-year-old who has taken the reins of her family’s dairy farm in Butler County, Ohio. Against initial discouragement, Emily transformed the aging farm into a modern facility where they now not only bottle their own milk but also produce milk-based…
Backcountry Chronicles: Florida Everglades Homesteading with Brett Ivy
Hey there, friend! This week on the Grounded in the Middle Podcast, I am joined with Brett Ivy from Piney Oaks Homestead. We dive deep into the realities of pursuing a simpler life and take a closer look at challenges of self-discovery and the journey to a more sustainable way of living. And Brett is…