Easy Basil Pesto
Our basil plants are taking off and I am happily overwhelmed with the amount of basil ready to harvest every day. As we've mentioned before, basil was our "gateway drug"…
Brand Identity Development
Do we really need to create a brand identity? As someone who has worked in marketing communications for over a decade, I knew establishing a brand identity for ourselves would…
Cranberry Coconut Granola
In the morning we often let the kids put in requests for breakfast. One of their favorite choices is yogurt, granola, almond butter and honey. Yes, they are that specific…
Easy Cherry Compote in the Instant Pot
Cherries, cherries everywhere! The tart pie cherry trees at the back of the potager garden are in full force, so we're taking advantage of every cherry we can harvest. We…
Mindfulness on the farm
Having friends come visit can ramp up the activity level while simultaneously creating a space for relaxation and reflection. This past week we had 18 different friends (half of whom…
The Best Dutch Baby Pancake
Growing up we enjoyed "special" breakfasts on weekends and Dutch baby pancakes were a staple in our regular rotation. I loved watching them puff up in the oven (and then…
Moving toward minimalism
After listening to Joshua Becker’s book The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own earlier this year, I was inspired to embrace a more minimalist lifestyle.…
Last Moments in Denver
It's been a whirlwind Everyone warns you about how crazy and hectic moving will be, yet the reality still hits hard. I’m exhausted, yet have to keep going, inching closer…
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Reflections on my time at the University of Denver
Where to start? 16 years in Denver 2 degrees 1 husband and 3 kids 4 job titles within the enrollment division 1 amazing University Thousands of memories I've been fortunate…
Sheep Creek Ranch…where is that?
Our Small Town Criteria As a city girl who has never lived anywhere with less than a million people, I was hesitant when Steve expressed interest in living in a…