Confessions of a Farm Wife

Friends, while I have called out Dr. Oz and other extremist about GMOs, I AM for choice in food.Who am I to tell you what to buy for groceries? I don't know your religious, social, health, whatever issues.I truly, truly believe you can eat whatever the heck you want. However, seriously consider WHY ... Read More about He Took the Words (and the Burrito) Right Out of Mouth

If you’ve landed here, you’re either a loyal, lovely reader, or if you're a new friend, maybe you wanted a peek in my window of craziness. Regardless, we're talking about mamas today. I was asked to write for Illinois Farm Families in honor of Mother’s Day, reflecting upon being a farm mom, ... Read More about Growing Souls

Okay.So my family farms. We are a grain farming operation, specifically growing corn and soybeans.Grains.We also grow kids around here. Lots of them. Healthy ones. Smart ones. Funny ones, and sometime ornery ones.Har, har.I don't contend to be an expert on anything, except maybe what NOT to wear to ... Read More about Being Extreme Is Just, Well, Being Extreme

Today, I actually sat down to watch the Today show (yes, I'm still watching it, even though sometimes I feel like it's a sibling show to E! News.). Why is this so monumental? Well, friends, with our house remodel, we have now joined the 21st century with...drumroll please...THE DVR.The fact that we ... Read More about “Dr.” Oz vs. Actual Doctors