19th Century Fashion: Part Two

See? I told you I'd come back to it! I know how you've been waiting with bated breath, so I'll start right up where I left off: Super Quick Overview Part 2 1850ish - 1860ish Huge skirts with multiple petticoats, eventually replaced by cage crinolines (hoopskirts) Bright colors and silk favored Natural waistline High necklinesContinue reading "19th Century Fashion: Part Two"

Dinner at 1800: Strawberry Dumplings

For this month's Dinner at 1800, we are going on the trail! Yup, today's recipe is from Mary Power's diary when she was traveling to California in 1856, which means attempting to replicate it was quite an adventure. See the highlights over on Instagram! So many thank yous to my sister, Tianna, without whom, theContinue reading "Dinner at 1800: Strawberry Dumplings"

Podcasts and Conferences

There's a country song that has been going over and over in my head this month, called Sounds Like Life to Me by Darryl Worley. Essentially the song talks about how crazy life is and how no matter how much we want life to be predictable and/or fairytale-ish, it's actually unpredictable with lots of upsContinue reading "Podcasts and Conferences"

The Overland Trails: Overview

I know what you are all thinking: "Um, Jacinta, you promised us a part two of that AMAZING historical fashion overview...what on earth is this?? I've been on pins and needles ALL WEEK waiting to see how fashion changed once it hit the 1850s!" Don't worry, I haven't forgotten. Part 2 is coming next month.Continue reading "The Overland Trails: Overview"

19th Century Fashion: Part One

I love historical fashion. I know. Shock. Take a moment to recover, please. All right, that's enough. But, lucky for YOU ALL LOVELY READERS, I've decided to combine my love of historical fashion and my blogging so that you also can have the benefit of learning more about clothing. No, it has nothing to doContinue reading "19th Century Fashion: Part One"

Turtle Mode

My beta readers were due to send edits back to me on April 15th. For all you writers out there, you know how nerve-wracking that is. I mean, a project you have spent months--or in many cases years--or in my case ten years--on and you finally sent it out into a cold, cruel world whoContinue reading "Turtle Mode"

Beef Stew Galore

I have been on the watch for a good beef stew recipe for ages. Now, when I say on the watch, take that literally. I haven't actually gone out searching for one. I just eye recipes I come across critically to decide if it might be good and I may or may not try it.Continue reading "Beef Stew Galore"

I Am With You

I have found three four-leaf clovers in my life. The first was when I was about sixteen, and had just heard news that seemed devastating to a young girl. I ran out to the back of the house, crying out to God for hope, fell to my knees in my prayer, and there it wasContinue reading "I Am With You"

Inner Peace

God is faithful. Did you know that? A week after I hand it all over, and I get a check in the mail for an accepted submission! A submission that I sent two years ago. TWO YEARS, people. Granted, the check was for only $20 and the submission was a 250 word devotional--but that reallyContinue reading "Inner Peace"