Looking for a simple no soy cauliflower fried rice recipe to try? Well, look no further. This simple no fuss recipe might just surprise you. EXPERIMENTING IN THE KITCHEN Our family loves having fresh produce in our garden during…
This Week in the Hollow No. 4- “Spring Has Arrived”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. It has been a while since I shared a new installment for This Week in the Hollow series….
Simple Chicken Cacciatore
On busy “grocery run” days, I try to plan ahead and schedule an easy recipe or an easy “version” of a favorite family meal. I don’t make this simple Chicken Cacciatore recipe a lot, but when I do, we all…
Simple Homemade Granola
Eating healthier can seem like a “budget breaker” at times, especially in the beginning. Going “natural” can be BIG business which in turn means that some companies will gouge you with their high prices. When you have a larger family…
How to Brew Elderberry and Ginger Kombucha at Home
Many people have heard the “breaking news” that supporting good gut health is not only good for helping with digestion, but that it is foundational if you want to improve your overall health and well-being. Learning how to naturally breakdown…
Simple DiY Drawer Dividers
With the first day of Spring launching this week, our homestead is in full “Spring Cleaning” mode and this super simple and stylish way to organize drawers is a fabulous DiY project that anyone can do. Â I love the difference…
Meal Prepping Made Simple with “Freeze Ahead” Options
Something I realized early on during this simple and natural lifestyle journey is that setting ourselves up for success makes even the most challenging and chaotic days a little more bearable. Â This past weekend, our homestead was busier than usual,…
Conceal the Clutter with Simple DiY Drop Cloth Curtains
With Spring showers visiting us in the hollow these past couple of weeks, I have formally initiated Operation “Spring Cleaning” in our farmhouse. Btw, an old treadle sewing machine similar to this one shown above has been on my farmhouse…
Simple DiY Homeschool & Craft Shelf Redo
After several cold spells, we’ve enjoyed some Spring-like weather and after resetting our mudroom last week, we decided after much discussion, to move our furry canines to the workshop for their night time rest. Â They have more space to roam…
Simple DiY Custom Console
This post is long overdue, so in honor of #Maker’sMonday, I thought I would share some behind the scenes photos of the DiY process on how we made our new library/TV room console. Â This is our custom version of Ana…
Juicing, it’s Not for Everyone
Juicing has become quite a popular trend in the natural health community. Touted for its powerful health benefits, it rivals its counterpart, the “Smoothie” which also has terrific health benefits and nutritional value, but more on that method of getting…
Simple Cast Iron Oven Roasted Lemon Chicken
At one point, I had just given birth to my 4th child and friends from the women’s ministry took turns preparing dinner for us. My husband was on R&R from Iraq. One friend in particular who had also been a…
