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UGC Creator sharing real life in the Shenandoah Valley 🌿

Homesteading • Natural Living • Family • Everyday Finds

Creating content brands can actually use.

11/02/2026

I'm the girl who rehearses a phone call before I make it. The one who'd rather text than talk. A full-blown introvert.
And somehow, I talk to the internet for a living. 😅

In October I made content for 12 brands, most of them through Trybe. I filmed in my kitchen, my yard and my living room, usually while the kids played or right after chores.

I'm not saying it's easy. Hitting record still makes my heart race sometimes. But if a shy homesteading mom can do this, so can you.

If you've been thinking about UGC, this is your sign. Trybe is where I'd start. Comment "TRYBE" and I'll send you the details 🤍

10/29/2026

Soaking up every slow fall afternoon I can before the leaves are all gone. 🍂 with Panda Drum

Lately my favorite reset is spreading a blanket out in the yard and playing this drum for a few minutes. You don't need any musical experience, because every note sounds beautiful.

This has been one of my favorite partnerships. 🤍

What's your favorite way to slow down this time of year? Tell me below 👇

10/28/2026

7 biblical marriage habits that changed our home

We pray together, even when it's short and awkward.
We don't go to bed angry. "Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry." (Ephesians 4:26)

We choose kindness in the small moments. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other." (Ephesians 4:32)

We talk about each other with honor, especially when the other one isn't in the room.

We work side by side. Chores, kids, animals. Nobody carries it all alone.

We keep God at the center. "A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12)

We forgive fast. "Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8)

Which one does your marriage need most right now? 👇

08/18/2026

Animal fat for your face? 👀🐖

I’ve tried tallow skincare for years and was excited to give Farrow a try. I’ve been using their Face Food and really like it so far.

Gifted by 🤍

08/15/2026

We pasture raised 9 ducks this year, with 5 of the males raised for meat. 🦆

For us, raising our own food isn't just about knowing where it comes from. It's also about being intentional with it and letting as little as possible go to waste.

One duck, so many meals. 🤎

08/11/2026

I forgot how much I loved wearing makeup. 🥹✨

If you're wanting clean makeup, Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques is worth checking out.

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08/07/2026

The older I get, the more I appreciate the little things that make a house feel like home.

A warm light at the end of the day, a made bed, a quiet evening with a good book... it's amazing how simple changes can completely transform the atmosphere of a room.

We recently updated our bedroom with Healthy Home Shop's circadian light bulbs, and they've made our evenings feel even cozier. Sometimes it's the smallest upgrades that have the biggest impact.

Have you ever made a simple change in your home that made you wonder why you didn't do it sooner? 🤍

Gifted collaboration with Healthy Home

07/27/2026

🌽 There are hundreds of cornbread recipes out there, but this is the one we keep coming back to.

Whether we're serving a big pot of homemade chili or just enjoying a warm slice with butter and a glass of milk, this cornbread always disappears fast. I swapped the sugar for pure maple syrup, and I love how it adds just the right touch of sweetness.

Recipe:

Ingredients
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1½ tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• ½ cup oil
• 1¼ cups milk
• 3 eggs

Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a cast iron skillet (or a 9×13 baking dish).

Add all of the ingredients to one large bowl and mix until just combined.

Pour the batter into your prepared skillet and bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

How do you eat your cornbread? Plain, with butter, or drizzled with honey? 🌽❤️

07/23/2026

⚠️ This is your warning before you make homemade tortillas... because once you do, everyone starts requesting them. 😂

I genuinely used to think homemade tortillas sounded like way too much work, but they've become one of our favorite kitchen staples.

Now whenever I make them, I double the batch and freeze the extras. It only takes a little extra effort, and future me is always thankful on those busy days when I don't feel like cooking from scratch.

If you've been wanting to try making your own, here's the recipe I use:

🤍 Homemade Flour Tortillas
(Makes about 10)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• ⅔ cup very warm water
• 5 tbsp light olive oil

Directions: Add everything to one bowl and stir until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for 2–3 minutes until smooth, then cover and let it rest for at least 15–30 minutes.

Divide into 10 equal pieces, roll each one out as thin as you can, and cook in a hot, dry skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

✨ Pro tip: Double the batch and freeze the extras. You'll thank yourself later!

Have you ever made homemade tortillas? If so, what's your favorite thing to fill them with? 🌮

07/19/2026

Sometimes the best thing you can do is let nature do its thing. 🦆

We normally clean our duck coop much more often, but with several broody ducks incubating eggs, we didn't want to disturb them. Once the ducklings hatched, it was finally time for a much-needed cleanup.

We removed all of the old bedding for the compost pile, added fresh pine shavings, sprinkled in zeolite to help absorb moisture and control odors, and finished with a poultry spray to help discourage mites and other unwanted pests.

Gifted product: Premo Guard poultry spray

A clean, dry coop makes for happier, healthier ducks. ❤️

How often do you clean your duck coop?

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