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The Big White Farmhouse

intentional living, little by little

January 8, 2016

{around here} Week 1/52: Week of 1.4.16 – Round Two!

A collection of our ordinary days, recorded every week.

Around here, I have been:

feeling cold – finally!  The temperature has been chilly, but no snow yet.

disappointing the kids as I took the Christmas decorations down.  I almost made it to Epiphany, which is a personal record for me.

reading 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi, per the recommendation of my husband.  Intense.  I finished the book in bed and sat wide-awake for another 30 minutes before I could fall asleep.  I’m also reading Big Magic for book club and starting The Temperament God Gave You.


cooking healthy meals and trying to get back on track after the holidays.  This week’s menu:

m: leftovers
t: chicken with parmesan crusted potato wedges
w: breakfast for dinner, cinnamon rolls
th: kielbasa and pasta bake, salad
f: homemade pizza



researching essential oils.  I tend to avoid anything that gets major hype, but curiosity got the best of me this time.  I have a few hormonal issues I’m dealing with and with winter colds coming, I’m curious to see if the oils will help us.  


working behind the scenes on Big White Farmhouse, in preparation for our site relaunch and second birthday next week.  New site navigation, new products and a hopefully improved shopping experience in the works!

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