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Continue reading →: Now that I’m 40
First, I have to share something that makes me so, so happy and made my year: my people threw me a 40th birthday party last night. I have never felt so loved by my community. They had lavender tea cake, Asian food, amazing homemade kombucha, wildflower and succulents for decoration,…
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Continue reading →: Acceptance
This year has been one of ups and downs with my mental health. Just when I think I’m managing well, the bottom falls out (sometimes for no real reason, sometimes for good reason). Some days I feel like I am managing well, and other days I’m barely surviving. Leaving the…
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Continue reading →: Homemade Kombucha (+ Lavender Syrup)So many people have asked how I make kombucha, and I feel like I’ve finally perfected it, so I thought I would share! I make a LOT every time I make it. So what I’m sharing below is for 12-14 bottles (16-20oz). Most people don’t drink that much, but Levi…
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Continue reading →: Grass Fed Beef Homemade Ramen
We have been making homemade ramen for a while, but it wasn’t until I started making it with our grass fed beef that I fell in love. We order in bulk from a friend who has a local ranch. In March, we ordered 1/4 of a cow, and in September…
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Continue reading →: Essential Oil Scented Homemade Playdough
Ethan still loves playdough and all things sensory. When I read aloud to them, he needs to be busy with his hands to have any sort of comprehension. I made a fresh batch of playdough today, and I’m in love. I did things differently this time than I normally do,…
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Continue reading →: Practical Coping Tips for AnxietyAll right, y’all. I feel like I was equipped for this time by going through all that I have, and learning how to manage life in spite of the trials. To start, I want to give a bit of context of the things that I have dealt with and gone…
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Continue reading →: The Crosland Homestead
So. Much. Is going on right now. We are in the middle of a world-wide pandemic. The first in 102 years. It affects hundreds of countries. Lots of people are contracting the Coronavirus which is leading to the Covid-19 disease. Businesses are closing. People are out of jobs. Restaurants are…
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Continue reading →: Instant Pot Venison StewExcuse the poor picture quality… at the moment I wasn’t planning on sharing my recipe because I just kind of threw stuff in. But I decided to try! It was so amazing and easy. I didn’t measure the seasonings… so I’ll just list them. I am always very generous with…
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Welcome to Simply Courtney! I am a wife of 22 years, mom of 2 teens and one young adult, and I have a cottage business selling baking goods, produce (seasonally), and eggs. I am passionate about many things, and I enjoy writing about them all! Jesus, mental health, nutrition and fitness, adventure and nature, chickens and gardening, organizing and planning, cooking and baking, and so much more!
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