MarriedtotheFarm

Cast Iron Quesadillas Recipe: Easy & Fast Dinner Idea

Here’s a simple recipe that comes in really handy when you need something fast and can’t stomach the thought of another grilled cheese sandwich. I tend to make really good food accidentally and then forget how I did it. The first time I made these Brian told me to write it down so I wouldn’t forget what I did. That was a big compliment coming from him! Lucky for both of us they’re pretty easy…

2020 Goal Ideas: March Update

An update on which goal ideas for March 2020 I accomplished and which goals I didn’t hit for March 2020. I also have a free printable goals sheet for you!

March 22, 2020 sewing

How to Sew a DIY Face Mask with a Filter Pocket, Nosepiece, and Ties {Tutorial + Pattern}

How to Sew a DIY Face Mask with a Filter Pocket, Nosepiece, and Ties plus video tutorial and free pattern download

March 14, 2020 Home Management / Relationships

What NOT To Do During the Pandemic

There are a lot of recommendations floating around about what we should be doing right now. I’ll probably add my own thoughts on that here in the coming days. But, here are some ideas of what NOT to do during the pandemic…

March 4, 2020 books / family / farming / Goals / horses / large family life / Printables

Monthly Goals Ideas: March 2020

I’m sharing my monthly goals ideas here + I have a free printable goals sheet for you!

February 5, 2020 air fryer / hacks / pork

Large Family Air Fryer – Big Enough for a Family of 8!?

I’ve wanted an air fryer for awhile now, but I kept hearing complaints that they were too small. My stepmom said even just for her and my Dad, she had to make several batches to have enough of anything for a meal. That would never work for us, with 8 people to feed…

May 20, 2019 Foster Care / Foster Care & Adoption

First Foster Care Placement: The Night We Answered the Call {Guest Post on Mid-Michigan Moms!}

I don’t remember the phone ringing, but I remember pausing and looking at my husband with huge eyes when I realized who was calling. He paused, too, and then went back to making sandwiches. The friendly voice on the other end quickly introduced herself as someone from our foster care agency. Did I have a moment to hear about a possible placement? Was she right that this was our first time getting a call? I shot my husband another look of bewilderment and darted away to the quiet of the nursery. My young toddler banged his high chair tray in dismay, and I had to sternly point to the dining room to prevent his two rambunctious brothers from following me…