Category Archives: Kitchen

    By Megan Pothoven Now that the holidays have come to an end, we are starting to get back into our routine again. Like I’ve said before, seeing Christmas through your children’s eyes is one of the most special moments. Something as simple as driving by holiday lights, seeing snowflakes falling, and pulling bows off gifts sent...

By Megan Pothoven I know this is a common new year’s resolution for many people, but I am going to try to use my phone more purposefully, rather than simply wasting time and mindlessly using my phone. One of the things I enjoy about technology is all of the things I have learned. However, I will...

In 2018, Emily started putting up Christmas lights at her own house located South of Galesburg.  At this time of year when I hear the strong winds blow, I think of the many light displays that light up our neighborhood.  Not only can the wind be hard on the lights, we have found that the Holsteins...

By Megan Pothoven We have been keeping busy with all the holiday get-togethers. This was Blair’s first Thanksgiving, and she got plenty of attention from all her relatives. We are so thankful for our sweet girl! Putting up our Christmas tree was extra special this year because Hayden could actually “help.” He loved putting up the lights...

My favorite dog Aja with her favorite human Chuck.    By Deb Johnson Do you have a dog? Or do your kids have a dog? Or more than one? If so, are you like many who don’t want the pets to feel left out, and in doing so give them actual Christmas presents? Yes, me, guilty as charged. Of...

We are anticipating an exciting, event-filled end of the week celebrating Thanksgiving, the annual turning on the Christmas lights at the farm, Christmas tree excursion (just looked at email and saw the pig load schedule for the week – looks like we will load a load of pigs before the Christmas tree excursion on Friday),...