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Yeast, hard red wheat berries, and a sourdough starter on a kitchen table during a fresh milled flour baking journey
The Honest Reason Yeast Helped Me Learn Fresh Milled Flour
When I first started learning about fresh milled flour, I assumed I would naturally continue doing what I already loved: sourdough. After all, sourdough was what sparked my interest in baking in the first...
Front porch with rocking chairs and an American flag representing natural bug repellent spray for summer porch evenings and outdoor gatherings
Natural Bug Repellent Spray for Mosquitoes and Summer Gatherings
There is something about summer evenings on the porch that feels slower in the best kind of way. The kids are winding down after playing outside, conversations stretch a little longer, and everyone tries...
Creamy crockpot crack chicken made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, diced tomatoes, green chilies, bacon, and cheddar cheese, cooking in a slow cooker with a spoon lifting a serving.
The Best Crockpot Crack Chicken for Busy School Nights
Some recipes become family favorites because they’re special. Others earn a permanent place in the meal rotation because they make life easier. This crack chicken recipe falls into the second category....
Vintage station clock beside a sign reading “Waiting Room,” symbolizing seasons of waiting, faith, trust, and God’s timing during life’s uncertain journeys.
The Crossroads of Faith in God’s Waiting Room
There are some seasons of life that seem to pass quickly. We pray about something, God answers, and before long we’re standing on the other side looking back at His faithfulness. Those seasons are wonderful...
Susan Raynor smiling in a cozy home office setting with the text “Season 2 • Episode 13,” celebrating one year of podcasting and reflecting on lessons from small beginnings and God’s faithfulness.
One Year Later—What God Has Taught Me Through Makin’ Macon (Podcast Season 2 Episode 13)
Have you ever looked back and realized God was working in ways you couldn’t see at the time? That’s exactly how I feel as I sit down to write this post. Three years ago, I took what felt like a very...
Essential oil storage box featuring the best essential oils for homemakers and everyday life, including lavender, lemon, peppermint, and eucalyptus.
The Best Essential Oils for Homemakers and Everyday Life
When people ask me about the best essential oils for homemakers, my answer is usually much simpler than they expect. You do not need dozens of oils lining your shelves to get started. In fact, there are...
Fresh milled flour and hard white wheat berries prepared for homemade bread baking in a busy family kitchen
What 6 Months of Fresh Milled Flour Has Taught Me
Six months ago, I started this fresh milled flour journey with a grain mill, a few wheat berries, and a lot of questions. I had watched videos, read blog posts, and listened to people talk about the benefits...
Forest pathway representing a fresh linen room spray with cedar for a peaceful summer home atmosphere
Fresh Linen Room Spray With Cedar for a Peaceful Summer Home
There is something special about a fresh linen room spray that can instantly make a home feel peaceful and refreshed during the busy summer months. Not perfect. Not spotless. Just refreshed. Sometimes...
Sourdough granola bars made with sourdough discard, oats, honey, peanut butter, and chocolate chips arranged with ingredients on a farmhouse kitchen table.
Sourdough Granola Bars: An Easy Discard Recipe for Busy Days
Some recipes happen because I’m trying to use up sourdough discard. Others happen because one of my kids is looking for a favorite snack. These sourdough granola bars were inspired by my daughter. She...
Open pages with grapes, apples, greenery, walnuts, and candles arranged on a wooden table to represent the fruit of the Spirit and spiritual growth.
What Is Growing in Your Life? Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit
Have you ever stopped and really paid attention to what kind of fruit is growing in your life lately? Not just on the good days when everything feels calm and manageable, but on the overwhelming days...
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