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Updated 2021 Children and Youth Goals- A Great Work LDS

Personal Goals for Children and Youth–Plus Free Printable!

Faith· Family Life

30 Aug

Setting personal goals for children and youth—and adults as well 😉—will help to build purpose, identity, and character, and help us to follow our Savior, Jesus Christ. (**Updated 2021 Theme printables are now available below!**) Habits are—for good or for bad—the basis of our ... Read More about Personal Goals for Children and Youth–Plus Free Printable!

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healthy nutritious quinoa salad with cucumbers tomatoes and balsamic vinagrette

Cucumber Tomato Quinoa Salad w/ Balsamic Dressing

Appetizers & Sides· Food· Salad

17 Aug

Let's get healthy today with this Balsamic Cucumber Tomato Quinoa Salad! The older I get, the more I recognize the importance of putting healthy foods into my body. I'm far from what I would consider a 'health nut', but making healthy food choices just helps me feel better. There's ... Read More about Cucumber Tomato Quinoa Salad w/ Balsamic Dressing

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adversity helps us grow come what may

“Come What May & Love It” -FREE Printable

Decor· Family Life

15 Aug

I love happiness. I love joy. I love peace, kindness, goodwill toward men, looking on the bright side, giving the benefit of the doubt, trust, hope, integrity, and basically all virtues that remind me of Christmas. 😉 Sadly, we are seeing less and less of these virtues in the world ... Read More about “Come What May & Love It” -FREE Printable

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colorful farm fresh eggs from backyard chickens

Backyard Chickens- Why Every Family Should Have Some!

Chickens· Farm Life· Our Animals

14 Aug

Backyard chickens are the 'gateway drug' to farm life. Once you start getting those farm fresh eggs, there's just no going back to a regular ol' supermarket experience. So, let me tell y'all a little about our experiences with backyard chickens, and why I believe every family should have ... Read More about Backyard Chickens- Why Every Family Should Have Some!

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unplugging to a more self-reliant and simple lifestyle

Unplugging from Suburbia

Family Life

11 Aug

It was time. I grew up in the suburbs, lived my whole life in the suburbs, and was raising my own family in the suburbs. And I loved it. Mostly. The convenience of stores all around, sweet neighbors that wave to you in passing, always something going on in the community... not that I ... Read More about Unplugging from Suburbia

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I'm Debbie! We're workin' to help build stronger families and homes through faith, food, fun, and a good dose of self-reliance here on the farm. We hope you enjoy the journey.
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Well I’ll be! This day has sure tuckered farmer Well I’ll be! This day has sure tuckered farmer Jim out! Actually, it’s more like this whole week has been exhausting... since he’s been go go going, trying to help people out with the Texas freeze. Such a good guy. ❤️ #homesteadlife #texasfreeze #exhausted
It’s a “homemade bread” kind of day. (My fav It’s a “homemade bread” kind of day. (My favorite!) ❤️❤️❤️ Can’t wait for these babies to rise and bake! 🤤 ...and I’ll be sharing my recipe and tips for ditching store-bought bread next week on the website. So stay tuned. 😉 #homemadebread #homemadewholewheatbread #selfreliance
“Cupid floats” for dessert tonight. 😁❤️ “Cupid floats” for dessert tonight. 😁❤️💕 Sure do love these cute kiddos.  #valentinesdessert #cupidfloats #familyfun
For anyone who’s looking for a fun family activi For anyone who’s looking for a fun family activity for Valentines, check out my latest post on my website. It includes free printables for hosting your very own “Cupid’s Crazy Cafe”! It’s SO much fun! My kiddos request it every. single. year. 😉💕❤️ https://simplyjad.com/cupids-crazy-cafe-an-evening-of-valentine-family-fun/  #familyfun #valentinesdinner #valentinesfun
Making progress on the five boxes of apples. 🍎 Making progress on the five boxes of apples. 🍎 Two boxes to go. 😅
The kitchen has been in a constant state of chaos for the past week (which tends to make my anxiety kick in 🤪), but seeing all these beautiful jars of preserved food reminds me that it’s all worth it. ❤️🍏😉 
Now to finish the rest so I can finally  have my kitchen back! 🤣 #preservingtheharvest #homemadeapplesauce #applejam
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