Advent calendars are extremely popular in Germany, especially ones filled with small chocolates and small toys. But for the last few years, I have really been wanting to break away from the candy and toy centered calendars and explore something more heartfelt and meaningful. I once read that “things” will quickly be forgotten. But when […]

Every parent and adult knows that sometimes it’s really difficult to get your kids to eat vegetables.  One of Mackenzie’s favorite foods is broccoli and she devours salads. But not every child is the same. Studies show that most children do not get enough nutrition from vegetable sources, and this can cause health problems.  Since […]

While purging and getting rid of things before our big move “across the pond,” we started to take note of the fact that we have a LOT of old wine cases. When we moved into our farmhouse in 2006, they were one of the MANY things left behind by the previous owners. I always found […]

The effects of aging can have drastic effects on appearance. Dull, sagging skin, fine lines and weight gain are just a few of the signs of aging, some of which occur even when we think we’re doing everything right in protecting our health and appearance. Thankfully, though, as modern women, we have science and technology […]

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. Long-time readers of No Ordinary Homestead have probably heard me talking about this company in the past. In fact, it is one of my favorite creative partners which make super cute, extra useful calendars. Now that 2013 is quickly winding down, it’s the perfect time of year to start thinking about […]