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…
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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…
Trust the Who. And no, not the band. 😁
Hey there, friend! I couldn’t end this week without dropping into your inbox and saying hello. The past two weeks, our family was caught off guard by the unexpected loss of my mother-in-law. While we continue to navigate unchartered waters, I found myself really missing this community. I can’t thank you enough for choosing to…
Faith. Family. Old House Love.
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Grounded in the Middle Podcast, you’ll be enlightened into the old house community that many are running to. Our special guest, Elizabeth Finkelstein from Cheap Old Houses, reveals the captivating allure of these historic dwellings.
The Fortitude Gained by Letting Go
Have you begun to notice the subtle changes as fall tries to inch its way in while summer continues to hold on? Recently I took a drive in to town, the sun was up, windows were down and the breeze which I felt across my face was that of fall. It was light, crisp, and…
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History of our Historic Home
Hi Friend! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen last Thursday the history of our homestead. However, I wanted to be sure that everyone had a chance to learn about this history of this gem we get to call home and care for each and every day. While many may come across…
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Finding Belonging Through Rekindling the Past
Learn how our how our 184-year-old historic home has drawn descendants back to their family home, and how through it all we have found meaning, peace, authenticity, and belonging.