Be On Guard This Spring

Friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Per the usual, Mother Nature decided to give us the gift of snow as we approach the first day of spring or maybe it was her way of ensuring we appreciate the warm weather we are supposed to receive later this week. I’m not sure about you,…

What’s Your Story?

Hey there friend! Last week on the Grounded in the Middle podcast was the first in the “What’s Your Story?” series where the focus is on YOU and your personal story. This week I’m diving in a bit deeper into why it’s important to look back and reflect on what has carried you to this…

1899-Open to see what I found!

Hey there friend! This past Friday I took the day and went to Cambridge City, Indiana. I love this town because it’s not only beautiful and full of history, being on what was known as the National Road, but also because it’s downtown charming and the streets are lined with small cafes and antique stores….

Did you miss out?

Hey there friend! If you missed joining this month’s snail mail recipe exchange, no worries! You can simply email me at danielle@farmhousestoryteller.com with your name and mailing address and I will be happy to put you on the list for next month’s exchange. Inspiration behind the exchange. Gathering around the table with those we love…

There is Hope + A New Beginning Awaiting You.

Hey there friend! With a week away from the new year, have you taken some time to reflect over the year? How are you different from the beginning of the year? What risks or pauses did you lean into and how did they shape where you are today? It may not come as a surprise…

Wishing you a week of wandering

Hey there friend! How are you? Are you ready for this coming weekend or are you still working down your to-do list? I’m also kind of wondering if you are feeling the same about the holiday or have you lost a bit of that “jingle” in your step? As you may find yourself feeling a…

End of Summer Homestead Report

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” ― Oscar Wilde Fall has officially been ushered in with some wildly windy days and our temperatures have avoided the 90’s since the official last day of summer. While we typically don’t see seasons arrive like they were turned on by a switch, this year fall seems to…

The Federal Farmhouse Refrigerator Pickles

It’s canning season and our garden has beginning to burst with cucumbers! Before moving to the middle (of nowhere) I had never canned a single thing in my life and the closest I had ever gotten to canning is when I opened up jam or pickles from the grocery store. But wouldn’t you know, I…

June Homestead Report

This report marks our very first “Homestead Report.” I chose this title in effort to pay homage to the Wehr family who built our home and whose decedents lovingly refer to it as the “Homestead.” I hope this report will give you a bit more of a peek of what life is like here in…