Hello! I'm Celeste. I'm a happy wife married to my true love and a blessed mama to four amazing small humans. I enjoy creating and designing; a watercolor painting, a healthy bar of soap, a delicious meal, a toy for my little one. I love to read and you will find me reading anything from fiction to theology to poetry. I love both tea and coffee and I hope to always live near the mountains. ...
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The Journal
Fresh Rhubarb Hand Pies
Spring has arrived gently and oh, so slowly to our little corner of the world. But even so small treasures are popping up in the garden. A few early planted peas here, a bit of over-wintered chard and parsley there, even a lone forgotton leek that was delicious cooked up into our dinner, and of …
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Easy Calendula Lotion Bars
These easy Calendula lotion bars are simple and nourishing for your skin. I love to keep these around the house for my hands whenever they get dry or rough from hard work around the home or in the garden. They are made with minimal and natural ingredients and make a great alternative to store bought …
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Simple Spring Room Freshener Spray
Spring is in the air! It is time to tackle the spring cleaning and freshen up the house. Of course the best way is to throw open all the windows and let in all the fresh air! But up here in the north it is still chilly in the mornings and evening so the windows …
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Who Was Charlotte Mason?
Charlotte Mason (1842-1923) was was a British educator who dedicated her life to improving education. She believed in a “liberal education for all” regardless of social standing or class. She developed her philosophy of education through years of teaching children, lecturing on education, training teachers, and writing. Much of her writing has been compiled in …
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Large Batch Homemade Granola
I have loved granola ever since I was a little girl. I can remember my parents taking me to a local cafe for breakfast occasionally when I was very young. I always had a bowl of crunchy granola with yogurt. I have been making my own granola ever since starting my own family. Most recipes …
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