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...
“And if today all you did was hold yourself together, I’m proud of you.” – Unknown What do you do when your day takes an unexpected turn? Is it wrong to feel sad? Is it a feeling of “just pick yourself up and dust yourself off?” We...
We can face pretty hard ridicule from others, and a lot from ourselves. Oftentimes, the feelings of not being good enough rise to the surface, and we can’t seem to push them down. Sometimes we can’t shake the negativity of others that washes over us in...
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26 Today marks two years since the end of my battle with the unknown. From 2021 to 2023, I went through hell. In November of 2021, I had an awful pain in my side,...
Hi friends, I’m Jennifer Colburn. Welcome to our healthy homestead. This is a place where my husband, Mike Colburn, and I will share our love for healthy cooking, coffee, travel, faith, insurance, and our journey toward a country life.
Our mission is to encourage families to live whole, healthy lives — good food on the table, faith at the center, and the people you love protected and cared for. We’re so glad you’re here!