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…
Highs and Lows
We have a dinnertime conversation starter we use each night with the kids. We call it our "High/Low Questions." We go around the table with each person answering a few…
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.…
10 Days In
What exactly have we gotten ourselves into? Whew. What a couple of weeks! In our last e-mail and blog post, Emily shared some of the logistics we were working through.…
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…
The Birth of a Bee
The purpose of life As I've described, bees are fascinating little creatures. But, the purpose behind their lives is pretty simple. Essentially, the bee's existence boils down to the simple…
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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…
Fascinating Little Creatures
Bees? Don't they sting? If you’re following us on social media, you already know what some of the buzz is about…we’ve got bees! Friends and family haven’t so much asked…