Friends. It has been quite some time since I’ve gotten to sit down to blog, and I have truly missed it. Life for the Newsome family has been changing in big ways- some that we’ve liked and some that we haven’t. But I’m now at a point where…
Last year was one for the books. After living on the mountain for about 5 months, we began working on preparing the property for our first year of homesteading/hobby farming. For those of you that don’t know, we moved back in 2020 to a house on the mountain…
As I start this blog, I’m so excited to be back writing. I know the overall direction of the topic I want to write, but I honestly have no plan. I feel quite rusty, actually. I haven’t written in so long (and I’ll write more about that in…
TOOT TOOT! Welcome, I’m your conductor for the evening. At least, that’s how I’ve been feeling lately. Actually… come to think of it, that’s how I’ve felt for the last 5 years. Maybe not consistently, but for the most part, I feel like I’m all over the place….
A few days ago I sat outside my house at midnight. In the gravel driveway. I was sobbing uncontrollably, gasping for air to somehow calm my mind, heart, and body. “You’re ok. You’re ok” I kept whispering to myself as I tried to calm my tears. This isn’t…
I’ve written about homemaking, hospitality, and hosting many times on my blog before. Its become such a focus and passion of mine since becoming a mom, but my view of it has really developed and changed my view on things since moving out to the mountain. I always…
Parenting is really hard, but I assume I’m not telling you anything you don’t know. My kids are only toddlers (I say that in both seriousness and sarcastically) and I already feel the weight of parenting. It’s such a heavy responsibility. Don’t get me wrong- being a mother…
Back when we had our miscarriage, I remember a friend telling me that phrase. It had been weeks later, and I was really struggling. I felt as though I should have been over it by that point… as if there is such a thing. But I remember this…
I saw a quote today that really spoke to my soul. “Once a teacher, always a teacher. No matter where you go or what you do. You can never truly get out of teaching. Its like the mafia- you know too much.” I read it and chucked… and…
There’s no “job” in the world that I’ve ever loved more than being a mom. As cliche as it sounds, being a mother is truly a life changing experience. It’s an incredible blessing, but also a huge responsibility. On top of that, being a mom is just plain…
