• Motherhood & Healing

    What Nobody Tells You About Having Four Kids

    Before I had four kids, people would say “You’re going to have your hands full!” as if I didn’t already know that. But here’s what nobody actually told me about having four kids - the real, raw, beautiful, and messy truth you don’t see on Instagram. You’re not cooking one meal - you’re running a restaurant. My oldest and baby eat everything. My third born only wants meat. My second born? Vegetables and bread only. Nobody warns you that feeding four kids means navigating four completely different relationships with food. Homeschooling means four different approaches to learning. My oldest wants to do everything and is writing her own book. My…

  • Homemaking & Natural Living

    Grocery Budgeting with a Big Family: Our Real Food Staples List

    Feeding a big family on a budget while sticking to real, nourishing, from-scratch meals isn’t always easy—but it’s possible. Over the years, we’ve learned how to stretch our grocery dollars, stock our pantry with purpose, and keep meals simple, honest, and full of flavor. From homemade pasta to pantry staples and the occasional food pantry trip, I’m sharing what works for us—and what might help you too.