I once was a little girl full of words and wisdom for every “friend” around me. I saw the world as my place to meet new people, and everyone would be my friend. I remember one October evening when my family took me on a fall outing, the first thing my dad told me was,...
We have our moments—those special times when everything from heaven and earth meet and all is well. We have more of these little gifts than one may think, and they take place on an ordinary day, in the whispers of passing time and with the beats of our racing hearts....
Have you ever sat in a space where you didn’t think about your past or what is going to happen in your future? This space is unique; it can even give you a sense of security. I call it our in-betweens. In this space, we have the opportunity to see ourselves in a true,...
I love my comfort zone. Did you ever, as a kid, have that favorite stuffed animal that went with you everywhere because it made you feel safe? That is a similar feeling we get when we stay in our comfort zones. It’s the comfort of knowing that by doing our same...
“A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson I was told growing up that “home is where the heart is”. This still feels true to me. I am sitting in a coffee shop right now, feeling...
Hi! I’m Jennifer Colburn, welcome to my healthy homestead. This is a place where I will be sharing my love for healthy cooking, coffee, travel, and my journey to living the country life.