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The Jesse Tree: Our Favorite Advent Tradition

November 14, 2021 Chandra Comments 0 Comment

One November I spent many evenings huddled on the couch, surrounded by markers and covered in scraps of felt. I had three young children and was pregnant with my fourth, inspired to craft by both my nesting instinct and the chilly weather outside. I was creating a Jesse Tree for our family, a new experience for the upcoming Christmas Advent season. That was ten years ago, and we’ve been cherishing our Jesse Tree as an Advent tradition every year since!…

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Look to the Birds

May 10, 2019 Chandra Comments 0 Comment

I poured the last bits of food into my dog’s bowl. Someone would have to make a trip to the store later to buy more, but there should be enough there to last her throughout the day. Half an hour later I walked by the bowl and discovered that it was empty. Surprised and disappointed, I exclaimed, “You ate all your food already?! Why didn’t you save some for later?” Then I realized that, besides the fact that she’s a…

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Sweet Potato Casserole and the Pleasure of the Lord

October 20, 2018 Chandra Comments 0 Comment

I don’t know about you, but when the air and leaves turn crisp in October, I suddenly feel like cooking. Soups, breads, pies, casseroles, fruit crisps… every beautiful Fall flavor! Last year I inadvertently started a tradition with my kids that they call “Fall Feast”. On one gorgeous Saturday I was trying out recipes for Thanksgiving, and I made meatloaf, corn casserole, sweet potato casserole, and apple crisp. My son asked what the occasion was, and I told him “I…

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10 Reasons You Should Get Chickens

October 9, 2017 Chandra Comments 1 comment

If you’ve ever wondered if you should get chickens, let me help push you over the edge! 😉 There are many benefits to keeping a backyard flock, but here are my top 10 reasons why YOU should get chickens: 10. They’re hilarious to watch If you’ve ever seen a flock of chickens fight over spaghetti or chase after a grasshopper, you know what I mean. They love to play, too. You can buy treat balls, xylophones, and even swings for…

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Proud Recipient of the Liebster Award

August 28, 2017 Chandra Comments 2 comments

I’m excited to announce that I have been nominated for the Liebster Award! The Liebster Award is an award given to and by new bloggers. It can only be awarded to those bloggers who have less than 200 followers. Blogging takes more time and work than many people realize (I know I was surprised by how much effort it requires!), and it’s an honor to be recognized. The Liebster Award is a way for bloggers to celebrate and encourage each…

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New and improved!

July 18, 2017 Chandra Comments 0 Comment

Welcome! I’m so excited to share my new website with you! It has taken a lot of work to move everything over from my old BlogSpot page. Each post has been optimized to give you the best photos, content, and experience. You will also find some new posts that weren’t published on the old site. Being self-hosted means I can now offer many features that weren’t available to you before. You can now sign up to have my posts delivered…

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A Little About Me And This Blog

February 21, 2017 Chandra Comments 0 Comment

For years people have told me I should start a blog, and I’m finally doing it. Behold: my first entry! This blog is a way for me to chronicle my journey with beginning urban homesteading, and also express some of my thoughts and experiences on faith, homeschooling, and parenthood. My hope is that maybe I can help others along the way. Let’s start with who’s writing this! My name is Chandra. I live in a small town in Nebraska with my loving husband and…

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