Wantable Cozy Edit- Fall Fashion

Wantable Cozy Edit- Fall Fashion

So I have never been one to shop for clothes online for myself. I like the feeling of going into a store, picking out my own style, and trying it on. With Rona in the picture, trying on clothes is next to no availability, so I decided to try Wantable able out. I saw...

Kickin’ Chicken and Dumplings

Kickin’ Chicken and Dumplings

I love cooking and with this new path of eating chicken, turkey, and fish I have gained a huge appreciation for those who have cooked with meat for so many years. I was scrolling though Facebook the other day and a friend posted that they made chicken and dumpling...

Mornings of Hope

Mornings of Hope

A typical day of work starts with the early quiet hours in the morning. During these hours, I work on my personal, professional, and spiritual development. A time to learn about me, my business leadership, and deepen my relationship with God.  No one is around, no...

Coffee House- Onyx Coffee Lab

Coffee House- Onyx Coffee Lab

There are many things that both my husband and I enjoy and one of them is coffee. We love traveling to remote locations to find little coffee shops that have a mighty bean. One of our ultimate favorites is Onyx Coffee Lab, right here in our own city of Bentonville,...

Road Trip- Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Road Trip- Upper Peninsula, Michigan

I am not sure there has ever been a time that I have been so excited to go on a trip anywhere in the world, as I was for the road trip to the Upper Peninsula, Michigan. For those that don't know us well, I was born in Dearborn, Michigan and Mike was born in Pontiac,...

Sunshine on a New Tomorrow

Sunshine on a New Tomorrow

Right now I am taking a minute to step away from the craziness of this week. The sun is shining, it is in the near 60s and there is a light breeze. I can smell a mix of wet leaves from the morning dew and a fire that someone must have going in the neighborhood. The...

Spicy Pumpkin Chicken Chili

Spicy Pumpkin Chicken Chili

I never dreamed that I would ever eat chili with meat in it, being I was vegan for almost 11 years. But now I am excited to try new things that my body accepts and one recipe I found that I really like for the fall season is Pumpkin Chicken Chili by...

Fall Bucket List

Fall Bucket List

PDF- Fall Bucket list Fall is one of my favorite times a year. I love being able to put on a sweater and cozy socks and feel the cool breeze coming through my window as I work at my desk. It is the time of the year, in our house,...

Cheesy Grilled Cheese

Cheesy Grilled Cheese

I think it is fun when we can celebrate food. I have a special calendar that let's me know what national food or drink day it is and on Easter day this year, it happens to be National Grilled Cheese day. So to begin our fun, let's take a look at the history of grilled...

Cream of Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Cream of Broccoli and Cheese Soup

As I sit and listen to the rain fall on my window, it reminds me of how thankful I am for warm foods that make me happy in my cozy home. When I was a child I loved cream of broccoli soup. It was smooth, creamy, and warm on my tummy. Now that I am grown, I still love...

The Colburn family — Jennifer, Mike, and their daughters — on a boardwalk in autumn

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!

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