Anyone else looking for other shopping alternatives? No? Just me? 👀
Over the last few years, things have shifted, in a big way, for me.
I’ve been more conscious of what we consume, in every way. I’m having to make my dollars stretch a LOT farther. I’ve had to let go a lot of things. I’m reusing and repurposing anything I can. I’m cooking and baking from scratch, gardening, getting chickens, etc. It’s a whole thing! 🌱🐓💐
Since I’m an America First 🇺🇸 kind of girl, I’ve been really conscious of spending my dollars with like minded shops/stores/people, as well as local.
It’s super important to me. God has bestowed upon me blessing after blessing and I must be a good steward of those blessings.
Thankfully, I’ve found one such place that checks many of my boxes.
Made in the USA
Clean & non-toxic
Affordable …just to name a few
I am now working to swap all the gross toxic crap with healthier options. Under my kitchen and bathroom sink, in my medicine cabinet, including supplements! I’m really excited to get everything swapped over and share with you my thoughts on it. It’s all part of our journey in going from cottage to farmhouse!
Even today, with all the nonsense going on in our great nation, we are a FREE people. We are free to worship. We are free to choose. We are free to love. We are free to serve one another with grateful hearts. We are free to gather. We are free to speak our minds. We are free to disagree. We are free to protect our families and property (All God given rights, by the way). All because ‘some old guys’ stood up and said NO MORE to government control. We are free to do the same. Our founding documents make it so.
So while you’re hanging with friends and family, grilling up some brats and pounding back a few brewskis, and blowing stuff up, remember that. Remember that countless thousands died to protect your right to do so. Remember that these Founding Fathers of our GREAT nation did this for US. So that we would be free.
Home alone today. Brady’s off fishing with friends from church. I don’t even know what to do with myself! I have a list, though. But also, how often do I get a quiet house to myself for a day?
Answer? Not very often at all. Part of me wants to sit around watching MY shows and eat Bon Bons (do they even still make those?). Alas, I am on a weight loss journey so none of that will be happening. And as I said, I have a list. Also, I have a business to run.
It’s going to be like mid-summer this week. We are not amused. If you’re new here, I don’t do hot well. Warm, ok. Hot? Ner.
I have a ton of gardening to do, but I’m on hold until my refund gets here to get all my supplies. I also don’t do patient well. I want it right meow! I feel so far behind, but as I recall, last year we didn’t plant for another week, so I’m doing ok. And most of it I started from seed. I just have to breathe!
Our little berg had a city wide yard sale this past weekend. I scored some goodies. But the one I’m most excited about is my old wheelbarrow. I have been wanting one for a while now to use as a planter. Specifically, at least this year, for a little herb garden. I found it for $5! FIVE. FIVE DOLLHAIRS. Part of me just wants to leave it as is. The other part maybe wants to repaint it a fun red or a brighter yellow. For now, I’m just going to drill some holes in this puppy and throw some dirt in it. My other tough decision is whether to put it in the front yard or the back yard…. Too bad I’m indecisive. But how cool is it?! I’m so excited.
Now to find some more half barrels and such. Without spending an arm and a leg. I’m all about being frugal.
We’re doing a lot out here on our little ‘urban’ homestead. Much of which I’ve forgotten to photograph. I suck at the part. I’ll try to do better. We have one project happening that I will be sure to remember pics for. I’ll save that for another post.
In the coming weeks, we will also be adding a chicken coop! That will be another post in and of itself. Pretty freaking stoked about that! The biggest task on that will be to get the run built. It will need some repairs and some paint. And a few add ons, I’m sure. It was free, so I don’t feel like doing the work would be such a bad deal. Remember, I like frugal. Free is even better.
I think I’ll hang out a little bit longer and enjoy the quiet. Maybe read a bit. Then get to work on the list. I have a lot to read and brush up on for the upcoming elections and such. You know, like the U.S. Constitution and the Missouri Constitution.
Do you know the 28 Principles of Liberty? Look for a post on that coming soon, too!
Today’s verse of the day:
“fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 ESV
This Jesus Girl isn’t checking her Christianity at the door, friends.
On Friday, I registered to be the central committee woman for my precinct. 😳 If you know me, you know this is waaaay outside of my comfort zone. But that comfort zone is serving no one.
If we don’t like the way things are going, we need to step up to the plate and get involved. This is no time to be silent, dear ones. We weren’t called to sit back and not speak up. We were called to stand up and speak up for what is right, good, and just!
Think Peter and Paul were mild and mellow? Heck no!
Friends, even Jesus flipped tables when he saw something wrong.
Now, I’m not saying to go around flipping tables or slicing the ears off of guards or anything. I’m just sayin the time has come to be active and involved.
It starts with your city/town, the council, the school board, the county, your state. Show up to council and board meetings. Get involved with local committees and groups. Get out and meet your reps and councilpeople. Find out where you can help. Everyone has been blessed with gifts. It’s time we use them!
If you have any questions or need help finding a place to serve, I can help you find out who to talk to.
Will you stand up and step outside of your comfort zone? If not for you, maybe for your kids or grandkids? They’re the ones that pay for the choices we make, as a society, today. Just some food for thought!
Pray for me as I enter this new world! Pray the Lord grants me wisdom, discernment, compassion, grace, mercy, and a gentle tongue. 😬🥴 Bless it.
But how cool is it?! I’m so excited. 
From Cottage to Farmhouse 