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Sunday Dinners with Julie Espalin
Guest Post by Julie Espalin As a mom of three, cooking was always a chore. I found it exhausting trying to come up with three nutritious...

Julie Espalin
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Tammie’s Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Some recipes are just meant to be on repeat — and in our house, these chicken lettuce wraps are exactly that. Light, fresh, and just...

Tammie Farley
Sep 24, 20252 min read


The Arizona Worm Farm: Turning Garbage Into Gardens
There’s something magical about walking into a place where food scraps and “waste” get transformed into life-giving soil. That’s exactly...

Tammie Farley
Sep 20, 20252 min read


75 Hard: A Journey of Mental Toughness
By Troy Farley If you’re curious about 75 Hard, start by listening to Andy Frisella’s MFCEO Project, Episode 290 , where he explains the...

Troy Farley
Sep 14, 20253 min read


Margin: Protecting Your Time and Energy
"Margin restores balance and restores our soul." — James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful God Why Margin Matters Imagine opening a...

Sarah Farley
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Homegrown to Homemade: Jayden's Bread-and-Butter Pickle Making Journey
What a heartwarming journey—from planting cucumbers to harvesting and transforming them into delicious bread-and-butter pickles alongside...

Tammie Farley
Sep 3, 20252 min read


A Bloom Bar to Remember: Celebrating with Flowers
The idea of a Bloom Bar was born When planning a baby shower, the goal is always the same: to create a celebration full of love,...

Tammie Farley
Aug 27, 20252 min read


A Spontaneous Escape to Carlsbad: Smash burgers, Sunshine, and Sweet Surprises
Sometimes, the best moments in life aren’t planned — they just happen . With the Arizona heat in full swing, we packed up the car and...

Tammie Farley
Aug 26, 20252 min read


From Gardener to Magician: Lessons from My First Summer Yard
Only the Strong Survive the Heat If you’ve ever tried gardening in the middle of a scorching summer, you’ll know it feels a little like...

Tammie Farley
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Golden Raisins, Whipped Ricotta & My New Favorite Salad Prep
The Mystery of the Golden Raisins Some ingredients sneak up on you. You’ve probably walked past golden raisins a hundred times in the...

Tammie Farley
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Fresh from the Oven: My Same Day Focaccia Bread Adventure
Some recipes call to you. They don’t just whisper from the pages of a cookbook — they practically wave their arms and shout, “Make me...

Tammie Farley
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Red Curtains & Heartstrings: A Night at the Theatre and a Peek into Next Season
I still get butterflies when the lights dim and the curtain starts to rise.Something about the hush that falls over the crowd, the first...

Tammie Farley
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Fireworks at Tempe Diablo Stadium
I still remember the buzz in the air — that unmistakable feeling of anticipation as the sun started to set and families gathered under...

Tammie Farley
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Back-to-School Prep: Building Excitement One Pencil Case at a Time
I still remember the feeling — walking into the store, list in hand, hunting for the perfect lunchbox, the sharpest pencils, and that one...

Tammie Farley
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Jayden’s First Harvest: From Garden Box to Kitchen Counter
There’s something magical about watching kids connect with where their food comes from. This summer, we got to experience that magic...

Tammie Farley
Aug 3, 20252 min read


A Trip of a Lifetime: Our Heartfelt Kananaskis Review
If you're dreaming of towering mountain peaks, winding trails, crisp alpine air, and time well spent with people you love — then...

Tammie Farley
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Blueberry Lemon Crunch Bars – A Bright and Buttery Family Favorite
If sunshine had a flavor, I’m convinced it would taste like these Blueberry Lemon Crunch Bars . They’re the perfect blend of sweet, tart,...

Tammie Farley
Aug 3, 20253 min read


Mangia, Laugh, Repeat: My Amalfi Coast Culinary Adventure
The Amalfi Coast doesn’t just greet you — it wraps you in sunshine, salt air, and the scent of something delicious drifting from a...

Tammie Farley
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Saddles, Sunsets, and Sisterhood: Our Girls’ Trip to the White Stallion Dude Ranch
Our all-girls getaway to the White Stallion Dude Ranch in Tucson was exactly the kind of break we needed. Wide-open skies, rugged desert...

Tammie Farley
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Faith, Family, and Lithuania: Celebrating Vincentas’ Baptism
Some trips are about sightseeing. Others are about food or adventure. But this one — this one was about love, faith, and family. When my...

Tammie Farley
Jul 17, 20252 min read
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