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My heart is so full. The community of girls at Cathedral of St. Peter School have kept my girls within their fold, even after four years of homeschooling. Such amazing kids 💚 #thisgenerationwillsavetheworld #community #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #homeschoolers #homeschoolingfamilyMy 15 year-old-self visited the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral on a French Club trip and I will never forget the history, grandeur and spirit encapsulated in this structure 💚A huge thank you to all those who came out last night in the cold to support the Auburn Knights Touchdown Club. We are so grateful for each and every person in attendance. #community #rockfordil #bettertogetherI cannot express how THRILLED I am that this day has finally arrived! 🙌🏻 #longestwinterever #gardengoodness #familydayoutside #homestead #homesteading #homesteadlife #homeschoolfamilylife #homeschoollife #garlic #rhubarb #growityourselfMore fun with geometry! This time, we are on to triangles 😍 Thank you @pepperandpine for the inspiration once again! #mathisfun #waldorfhomeschool #homeschooling #homeschool #homeschoolfamilylife #homeschoolingbigkidsSunrise to Sunset ☀️ • • • #homeschoolspringbreak #homeschoolingfamily #homeschool #homeschooling #themagestyofnature #naturalbeautyWe are getting close, friends! Join us for an awesome night of food, drinks and dancing to benefit the Auburn Knights Touchdown Club 🏈 • • • Friday, April 12th at 6 PM :: Register at the Eventbrite link in profile :: DM me with any questionsAddie’s 12 divisions of a circle project 😍 #stilllivinguppiday #watercolor #watercolorpainting #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoolcreations #homeschoolmomLast Friday was Body Pump, this week yoga 💪🏻💚👊🏻 #coworkerswhoworkouttogether #rockriverymca #bettertogether
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Retreat
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
Posted in Holistic Living
Tagged Angelic Organics, Angelic Organics Learning Center, baby goats, Farm Camp, Farmer John, goat milk, goats, holistic, holistic living, homestead, homesteading, Illinois, kids, learngrowconnect, mindful, mindfulness, organic, organic farming, Overnight Farm Camp, retreat, Rockford, Rockton, summer camp, sustainable, sustainable farming, yoga retreat
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Lavender Rosemary Biscuits
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
Posted in Recipe
Tagged backyard garden, baking with herbs, biscuit, biscuit recipe, biscuits, fresh, garden, herbs, homestead, lavender, lavender blossoms, lavender rosemary biscuit recipe, lavender rosemary biscuits, organic, organic recipes, rosemary, urban homestead, urban homsteading, Van Laar Fruit Farm, Van Laar Fruit Farm wheat, Van Laar Fruit Farm wheat flour
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Better Late Than Never Garden Update
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
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
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
Posted in Recipe
Tagged food, freezing, fresh, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade ice cream, homemade ice cream recipe, homemade vanilla ice cream, homemaker, homemaking, ice cream, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, recipe, sustainable, sustainable living, vanilla ice cream, vanilla ice cream recipe
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I Stand at the Ready
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
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The Apothecary
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
Posted in DIY, Holistic Living
Tagged apothecary, at home personal care, bentonite clay, DIY, eco friendly, essential oil, facial, frankincense, frankincense essential oil, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade clay mask, homemade face mask, homemaker, homemaking, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, personal care, recipe, refreshing face mask, skin, skin care, sustainable, sustainable living, Thayers witch hazel, witch hazel
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