Tag Archives: organic

Retreat

Posted on April 17, 2018 by makingofahome

Despite the grey, drab day, my girls and I were teeming with excitement last Wednesday as we slowly drove down Rockton Road, where the path before us turned from asphalt to crunchy limestone gravel beneath our tires. We knew we … Continue reading →

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Lavender Rosemary Biscuits

Posted on July 12, 2017 by makingofahome

We Fagans LOVE us some biscuits! And the only thing better than a biscuit is when we can load it up with fresh garden goodness and therefore call it “healthy” 🙂 My girls and I loved how these lil’ dumplings … Continue reading →

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Better Late Than Never Garden Update

Posted on June 16, 2017 by makingofahome

Well friends, it’s June 16th, and I am coming at you with my first garden update of the 2017 growing season. Hum. Where exactly did the time go? And better yet, what on earth have I been doing? Time has … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged backyard, backyard garden, backyard gardening, garden, gardening, grow, growing, heirloom, homegrown, homegrown fruit, homegrown produce, homegrown vegetables, homestead, mama, mindful, mindfulness, modern homesteading, mom, mother, organic, urban homestead, urban homesteading | 4 Comments

Home

Posted on May 1, 2017 by makingofahome

The last few weeks have kept us very busy with a variety of DIY projects around the house. With the absolutely beautiful weather gracing us, my girls and I decided to take advantage, move school outside most days, and just … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted on March 3, 2017 by makingofahome

After finding my family’s old ice cream maker in my dad’s basement a few weeks back, I decided it was time to test it out again after over 25 years. The ice cream maker still worked great, and I was … Continue reading →

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I Stand at the Ready

Posted on February 20, 2017 by makingofahome

Thoughts from yesterday: I am sitting outside of my northern Illinois home, in a tank top and shorts. Sweat trickles down my back and my hands ache from the garden work I have done. It is just 11:30 am. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged 2017 garden, backyard, DIY, eco friendly, farmer, food, fresh, garden, gardening, gardens, growing, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, sustainable, sustainable living | 1 Comment

The Apothecary

Posted on February 16, 2017 by makingofahome

About a year ago, my husband bought me this fabulous piece of furniture for a late birthday present. I had been eyeing it for a couple years at a great local shop, and I knew exactly what I would use … Continue reading →

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