On November 8, 2018 we awoke to fire.  I will get to our escape.  First, I would like to explain our loss.  You may see from past posts, some of our story, but there is more.  Beginning with the reason we moved to California, how it came about and why I was there with...

This month in Paradise (literally), we had unplanned puppies and trees coming down and overdue horseback riding lessons.

 We had a tree  fall on our roof.  Luckily, no one was hurt and the house was  safe.  Still, it reminded us that we live in a forest and need to have...

Gabriel's birthday, a new chicken coop, new water heater, new led lighting and fixtures, new toilet, new built in desks and murphy bed.  Whew!

The kids love our new property.  We have installed hammocks, swings and a slack line.  We also have plans for a zip line.  Matt is still working in La Crosse, but  his office here is ready for him.  The security is great, he has a quiet, private space and the internet...

 Well, we kept everything we would need to start a beautiful life in Paradise, California.  The home we wanted had another buyer and just became available.  I am running to Paradise to sign papers and buy our house before someone else makes another offer.  Buying a hom...

We are moving to California!  Matt and I have always wanted to be near family.  The only question has been whose?  We had completely ruled out California due to the high cost of housing.  Our recent trip to Sunnyvale and connecting up with a long time family friend and...

Catherine, Mary’s godmother came to visit to witness Mary’s First Communion.  Maggie and the kids are all working on raising money for musical instruments.  The local Sweet Shop was remodeling and allowed the kids to sell root beer floats.  Maggie will play her great-g...

Seasonal collections are fun.  They give plenty of opportunity for the beginning soaper to develop skills and display creativity.  This Easter, Miss Grace made Easter egg bath fizzies and learned how to label her items correctly.

Labeling is a cumbersome task and r...

Miss Grace developed a great soap with a color mix using LabColors.  It was scented like Irish Spring.  She called it Celtic Mist.  It did not sell as well as her Valentine's Day Soaps, but may be incorporated in the mens collection as it has a great scent and pretty c...

Valentine's Day Sales were $80!  Miss Grace sold out in one day.  She is developing for Easter and will begin exploring bath fizzies.  She is well on her way to Washington D.C.  Thank you for your support in this venture.