Wildflowers and Wooden Spoons

Nurturing a Simple Life: Homesteading, Homemaking, and Heartfelt Moments

  • Little Mama’s Easy Southern Pinto Beans

    As a child, the last thing I wanted to smell when I walked through the door after school was a pot of pinto beans simmering on the stove. No matter how much I willed myself to like them, I just couldn’t. I tried them every way I could think of—with ketchup, with and without cornbread—but…

  • Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip: A Crowd-Pleasing Favorite

    Whether it’s a casual get-together, a holiday party, or just a cozy night in with family, every occasion calls for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Enter Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip—the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and savory. It’s guaranteed to be the star of your snack table or even a quick, satisfying weeknight treat. This recipe…

  • Reclaiming My Home: A Decluttering Journey

    If you’re anything like me, the new year always feels like a fresh start—a chance to create space for the life you want to live. After years of raising four daughters, now five, our house has accumulated a lot of stuff. From toys and clothes to papers and gadgets, it seems like every corner holds…

  • How to Make Easy Fried Chicken at Home

    Is there anything better than a plate of crispy, golden fried chicken tenders? There’s something about homemade fried chicken tenders that brings comfort, joy, and a sense of satisfaction to me. I have not always enjoyed making fried chicken. In fact, it is usually my most dreaded thing to cook. I have tried numerous cuts…

  • Cherishing the Holidays

    The holidays are here. It’s a time when our homes fill with the scent of Christmas candy, the sound of children’s laughter, and, let’s be honest, the chaos of juggling endless to-do lists. Between planning meals, shopping for gifts, decorating the house, and keeping up with family traditions, it can feel like we’re sprinting through…

  • A Frugal Way to Simplify Your Day

    For the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on how much the simple act of making my bed each day has improved my life. It’s surprising how such a small habit can make me feel less stressed, more accomplished, and just generally brighten my day. If you’d told me twenty years ago that I’d be…

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