South Dakota in winter

We’re Swooning for South Dakota in Winter

This is one of those states that our family keeps coming back to. It was inevitable that we’d land in South Dakota in winter at some point! We’d heard that January and February can get pretty dang cold, but we’re always ones to explore for ourselves.

Winter movies

20+ Winter Movies the Whole Family will Love

You KNOW we love a good holiday movie night around here. That said, what if you just want some cozy winter movies, minus the seasonal pressure? Cuddle up with these magical, mystical, snow-filled picks that are sure to please!

Growing fruit trees at home with stihl

Growing Fruit Trees at Home

Nowadays, people are learning to be more self reliant. Our family wanted to plant fruit trees as a way to ensure we always have the ability to produce food without looking to others. Over time we’ve learned about planting, growing fruit trees, seasonality, and how pruning is part of a care plan.

Red wine and ketchup BBQ sauce

Red Wine and Chipotle Ketchup BBQ Sauce

There are a lot of tasty things you can do with BBQ. One of the great things about BBQ is that even with very little experience, you can make it your own. There are burgers, dogs, big sausages, fish, chicken, vegetables, and on and on. Basically, anything that suits you is possible.