One of the blessing's -in-disguise of this summer was our impromptu Independence Day celebration at Preservation Acres! In between funerals (such a bizarre statement, I know) two of my siblings and parts of their families were able to come on over to the farm for some amazing food, lots of laughter, swimming, and fireworks-galore as we celebrated the 4th. The day was a beautiful and much needed ... View Post
Boys in the Kitchen – Then and Now
When I started this blog ten years ago I had an almost-two-year-old and an almost-six-year-old. I worked very part-time as an interior design assistant and dreamed of opening a shabby chic style reclaimed craft supply store and writing books. We were struggling financially more than we ever had before (or hopefully ever will again,) and sleep was this elusive thing I heard about from other ... View Post
A funny thing happened on the way to the Symphony…
You probably know this already, but the Advent season is a bit busy for a preacher lady. Especially one in a liturgical tradition. Especially one who loves her job. And who loves to make merry at home as well. And who is trying her best to carry on traditions started long ago, when she was on a break from the preacher lady business and things were a bit more simple. So since you know all of ... View Post
(More than) Surviving Thanksgiving with Teens and Pre-Teens
Do you have teens and pre-teens coming to your Thanksgiving celebration? Wondering how to engage them in the festivities without treating them like babies? Wondering how to survive their surly attitudes and lack of enthusiasm without putting them in the blockades? Wondering what you can do to encourage them to put their devices down? Wondering how you can do more than just survive the day? I ... View Post
Greers Take Over the Internet
Just a quick hello and a bunch of fun links and updates for your Monday! Here at Preservation Acres we are knee-deep in wedding preparations as my baby sister is getting hitched here in just a few weeks! EEK! This is both incredibly fun and exciting and overwhelming, as you can imagine, and I will probably be scarce around these parts until we have all recovered! In the meantime, here are ... View Post
Back to School Annual Retrospective (aka tear-jerker.)
Another year began! Are you ready for the tears? Grab a hanky! 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 10th and 6th Grades Okay, now that I am done crying we can discuss. Here we are, another first day of school under our belts! It was the same and it was different. Same great kids. But, different house, different door (oh, I miss ... View Post
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