Author: MarriedtotheFarm

What NOT To Do During the Pandemic

There are a lot of recommendations floating around about what we should be doing right now. I’ll probably add my own thoughts on that here in the coming days. But, here are some ideas of what NOT to do during the pandemic…

Large Family Air Fryer – Big Enough for a Family of 8!?

I’ve wanted an air fryer for awhile now, but I kept hearing complaints that they were too small. My stepmom said even just for her and my Dad, she had to make several batches to have enough of anything for a meal. That would never work for us, with 8 people to feed…

First Foster Care Placement: The Night We Answered the Call {Guest Post on Mid-Michigan Moms!}

I don’t remember the phone ringing, but I remember pausing and looking at my husband with huge eyes when I realized who was calling. He paused, too, and then went back to making sandwiches. The friendly voice on the other end quickly introduced herself as someone from our foster care agency. Did I have a moment to hear about a possible placement? Was she right that this was our first time getting a call? I shot my husband another look of bewilderment and darted away to the quiet of the nursery. My young toddler banged his high chair tray in dismay, and I had to sternly point to the dining room to prevent his two rambunctious brothers from following me…