Bishop Family Farm
This chronicles the first year of our home at the BFF. START HERE: Home Sweet Land DECEMBER 2017 We got to work right away on the demo, which is now complete. We uncovered beautiful hardwood floors that we…
Home Sweet Land
Today, for my birthday, I received an amazing gift. A house and 6 acres. This little purchase has been a prayer of mine for what seems like forever. For almost a decade, I’ve had it on my heart to live…
[REVIEW] Chore Monster App
I first learned about the Chore Monster app on Day 3 of the Teach Them Diligently Conference. It was one of the first things I implemented upon my return and we are L-O-V-I-N-G it! For starters, this is an easy…
Our Family Bedroom
Our Family Bedroom I know that family beds are a controversial topic but this is what works for us. Here’s why. Background tLG has always been a terrible sleeper. We attempted co-sleeping in infancy. She thought it was an all-night…
Easy Way to Fold Sheets (even a fitted one)
If you ask me, folding a fitted sheet is nearly impossible. I literally have no idea how the factory gets it into a nice little square to match the top sheet. I’ve tried various techniques but mine usually only look…
A FLOOD of Memories
See this mosquito? This is my every day flood reminder. Why? Well, she flew into our house on the night that our neighborhood began to flood and never left. It took me a few days to finally understand that she…
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your Garden grow?
Last year we had big plans for gardening but they quickly got put on hold due to the Nashville Food (more on that soon). This year, our garden is up and running and I’m so excited. However, I don’t have…
My *NEW* Vintage Sewing Machine
This is my sewing machine. It’s a 1966 Singer Golden Touch & Sew – Model 620. It came to me complete with the original sewing cabinet from an old house in my hometown. I love this thing. I love that…
Mother’s Helper
Remember when I said, “I am certain that we would have to hire a chef, a maid, and an after-school nanny in order for me to go back to work” a few weeks ago? Well, I did. Kinda. I hired…
Recycle: Flat Sheet to Bed Skirt
I still haven’t decided what vision I have for our guest room. Right now it is functioning as my office, and a play area for The Little Girl when I’m working, but it also has a bed in it. There…
