Streams that Flow

Streams That Flow

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The tension of good and hard is always present, but by these winding 'Streams that Flow,' I have found more life, love and kindness than I ever knew was possible. This blog is a stream-of-consciousness style record of the people, places, and even animals that have imprinted goodness and love on my life. Stories that I hope will inspire rituals of beauty, rest and belonging for you too within the flow of everyday life.

Chorizo Tacos w/Lime Crema Sauce

Tacos have long been an easy dinner, and a good one for feeding a crowd. What I've found? Using Chorizo makes it one step easy (no longer is the taco seasoning needed to be bought or made). Plus, Farmer & Thistle Chorizo is from foraged hogs who've enjoyed all the fruits of nature's yummy goo...

Maple Sausage Spaghetti

Below is perhaps my absolute FAVORITE go-to meal. And, truly, a dinner ritual for keeps. Spaghetti is a staple in most households, but in many, it's just a so-so meal. Ergo, Maple Sausage Spaghetti. It elevates a traditional meal and transforms it with a punch of flavor that only creates one resu...

Just Do It Scared

I think most of us are willing for change when we see something that we know deep down would be valuable to our lives—but unless you’re a real go-getter (which sometimes I wish I was)--making the first step is often the most challenging. The thing is nothing will be any different unless we take...

On Being A Mom

Being a Mom is hands down my favorite role in this life. I know this is true for most moms out there and they can relate to this sentiment: Sometimes I catch myself just staring at my kids totally enraptured--marveling over the gifts they are and that they're mine. Clearly, motherhood does not ...

A Zero Cost Gifts-For-Moms Guide

It's easy as moms (or really for any parent) to sacrifice the things we enjoy because we love our kids so dang much. These ideas--especially the ones in the "From a spouse" section--are good things to give--not just for Mother's Day but any random day of the year. And for any moms read...

"But son, always serve wine."

It's a place in time we thrive as a family. It's all my heart desires as a mom in a moment--a moment we get to have most every day.

Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

I am a newcomer to the making of Zuppa Toscana (a soup that Olive Garden made famous, if my understanding is correct). But now that I've tasted its goodness, it will never leave my winter recipe repertoire. It's cozy. It's comfort. We've tailored this recipe to suit our tastebuds and the Zesty I...

An Ode to Farmer - The Full Story

Sometimes it takes faith to step into the unknown–even the seemingly commonplace unknown of dog ownership. This is the account of such faith and how our lives have forever been imprinted by a dog–our droopy, big-eared, red-furred, wandering, sleepy, cuddly hound dog, Farmer.