Deep in the heart of our local mountains, with Riley our Australian Shepherd, we love to find beautiful places tucked away in North Idaho...

Healthy Recipes | Natural Living A creamy, chocolaty superfood pudding made with chia seeds, coconut milk, and cacao with blueberry topping Why Make Cacao Chia Seed Pudding? There’s something truly comforting about a simple, wholesome recipe that tastes indulgent plus fuels your body with lasting energy. This chia seed pudding made with coconut milk, cacao, and stevia  is creamy, satisfying, and packed with nutrients that support heart, brain, and digestive health. Coconut mi

There’s something truly special about cooking at home, isn’t there? The way simple ingredients come together to create something nourishing and delightful... It’s like a little act of love, a quiet celebration of life’s blessings. I often find myself drawn to recipes that are not only easy to make but also nourishing for both body and soul. After all, real food is a gift from God to us, a reminder of the gifts He has given us for our nourishment. Today, I want to share one of

Highway 2, Idaho It is a busy time of year, with endless lists, parties, and holiday celebrations to plan and prepare for. In the busy, sometimes it is easy to forget what the season is really all about. Dark clouds hung low on a recent trip into town this week. Suddenly, light sprinkled through the clouds and settled on the tops of the trees, lighting the world with color and a burst of joy. In the moment, I imagine Joseph and Mary on their journey 2000 years ago, wonderin

I don't know about you, but bread speaks a love language to me! There is nothing more exciting than pulling a loaf of bread out of the oven that your hands have made, knowing what was put into it, and how good it will taste! I have been making my bread for years, after watching my mother, grandmothers, and mother-in-law bake their own bread too. About ten years ago, I switched to making sourdough bread, and I've never looked back! I've experimented with many recipes, and have

This past Saturday was an overcast day with somber skies of gray. Snow had fallen the night before, but overnight, a warm weather pattern arrived, and instead of snow, it began to rain during the day. However, by late afternoon, the skies cleared and the sun’s radiance beamed. In just a few short moments, the cloudiness of the day disappeared, and glorious golden light beamed. Knowing how short-lived these moments can be, my husband and I grabbed our coats, shoved our feet in

Have you ever tried walking in the footsteps of someone walking in front of you? Often, when my husband and I walk in the woods together when the snow is deep, his steps are forged for me, and I try to keep up with his pace, stepping in his footsteps. It can be a challenge because he is taller than I am, and his gait doesn’t match my own. I think of how this can be like trying to follow the footsteps of the Lord. Trying to match my steps to His, His pace to mine - it can be

There’s something truly special about stepping away from the noise and rush of everyday life and immersing yourself in the gentle embrace of God's beautiful world. Have you ever felt a soothing calm wash over you when you find yourself surrounded by towering trees, as you listen to the rippling music of a mountain stream, or soak up the beauty of a glowing sunset? It’s as if the world slows down just enough for your soul to catch up. There is restoration in the outdoors that

There’s something truly special about curling up with a book that warms your heart and lifts your spirit. Faith-inspired romance tales...

Some views take your breath away… and some give it back. This one whispered hope deep into my soul. I’m blessed to live in a place where...

Do you ever get the summer "blues"? I'm talking about the outdoor kind of blues - the blues found in the rivers, lakes, streams, and...