Welcome to the January lull. I don’t know about anyone else, but this time of year makes me feel like… Read more New Years, Do Years
Author: JessicaMarieBaumgartner
I am an addict of the written word who loves to write and read others' work. Although a bit of a bookworm, I can't help but go out and enjoy my own adventures before coming home to sit down and engage in a story.
The crochet gift tradition continues
Since becoming a mother, I’ve enjoyed upping my crochet game. I went from making a few little stuffed animals to… Read more The crochet gift tradition continues
Blessed Yuletide!
Celebrating the first day of winter is always such a joy. Even the chickens get to enjoy the wonders of… Read more Blessed Yuletide!
Gratuitous Gingerbread post!
The annual gingerbreading was another great success! Homemade gingerbread is always better. It’s more fun to work with, AND it’s… Read more Gratuitous Gingerbread post!
Op-ed: Melania Trump’s Christmas spirit is filling families with joy this holiday season
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-melania-trumps-christmas-spirit-is-filling-families-with-joy-this-holiday-season/ I was working on my previous op-ed before this one when Melania’s wonderful spirit started taking it over. In… Read more Op-ed: Melania Trump’s Christmas spirit is filling families with joy this holiday season
It’s Cane’s day
Our dog Cane is 8 years old today! He is such a good boy. He herds our children and our… Read more It’s Cane’s day
The birdies are celebrating!
I’ve been wanting to carve out and paint some winter birds for our Yule decorations for a few years now.… Read more The birdies are celebrating!
Op-ed: Christmas is back in America
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/op-ed-christmas-is-back-in-america/ Celebrating the holidays should be a blessed occasion, not political. Americans have always been known for our knack for… Read more Op-ed: Christmas is back in America
Snow Turkey
December’s here! While it’s time for peppermints and reindeer and Joy to the World, it came in a whirlwind of… Read more Snow Turkey
Enjoying the Thanksgiving blessing of lower grocery rates
https://www.rsbnetwork.com/opinion/enjoying-the-thanksgiving-blessing-of-lower-grocery-rates/ I went Thanksgiving grocery shopping. I was worried about the budget and Yule and all the coming holidays. Then,… Read more Enjoying the Thanksgiving blessing of lower grocery rates
Jessica Marie Baumgartner 