Fall Festivities

Fall Festivities

Most people know that I love fall. I love the change of the leaves, the damp smell in the air, the cool temperatures, and the cozy days. I love fall music too! I listen to a couple of special Spotify stations only during the fall season: Sweater Weather Instrumentals...

Fall Photo Bucket List

Fall Photo Bucket List

I am excited! It is FALL! I love this season so much and I get all gitty inside thinking about all the fun that will take place in the next few months. I look forward to this time of year. This year I am going to take part in a photo challenge. This challenge can be...

Filter Coffee Parlor

Filter Coffee Parlor

Coffee: Decaf Valle del Cauca (Swiss Water Process) Roaster: Prevail Coffee Roast Date: Unknown Beverage: Americano Price: $9.50 per 1/2 lb Notes: Cacao Nibs, Black Cherry, Cashew Rating: **** (4-stars) Location: 1927 11th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 Every year my...

Camping- Mount Nebo

Camping- Mount Nebo

When I was a kid, I loved to spend my time in the woods. I would often build forts and pretend that I was scouting for animals. As I grew older, I never lost my passion for the forest. In college, I spent many days hiking to a lookout point on Signal Mountain, TN....

Decaf Colombia Galaeras- Oynx Coffee Lab

Decaf Colombia Galaeras- Oynx Coffee Lab

I am currently sitting watching the sunrise from my office. I hear the singing birds and the smell of a freshly watered earth from the rain we had last night. I might not be able to be outside soaking up the rays of splendor, but I am surely enjoying it through my...

Swiss Water Process

Swiss Water Process

When I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, I was told that coffee would no longer be able to be a part of my life. That was until I found swiss water process coffee. I now can have all the benefits of coffee without the caffeine. But what exactly is the Swiss Water...

When Life Hands You Lemons…

When Life Hands You Lemons…

I am back blogging again after taking some time off. I wish I could say that I was on a magical vacation that brought me joy, fun and sun, but in reality I was home struggling through my days trying to figure out why I was still feeling so bad after COVID. I didn't...

Nomato Sauce (AIP)

Nomato Sauce (AIP)

I have recently found that I can't do nightshades and if you are anything like me, you will feel overwhelmed with what you can eat or use to replace these beautiful veggies and fruits (depending on if you consider a tomato a fruit or not.) Another debate for another...

Banana Mug Cake

Banana Mug Cake

Just recently I have been in the mood for making mug cakes, it's close to Valentine's Day and I wanted to celebrate loving myself by making a mug cake. These are so much fun and tasty so I imagine you will see more of these sweet treats in the future. I am always...

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.

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