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The Finer Things in Life

Embracing the extraordinary in every day! The Finer Things in Life seeks to encourage women to live a simple, full life.

Recent Posts from The Finer Things in Life

Building the Faith of Our Children

Posted 06/17/2011 - 8:00am by The Finer Things in Life

It’s a weighty job, this parenting gig.  We teach them to share and get along with each other.  To read and tie their sh... Read More »

Wheat Harvest 2011 {Finer Things Friday}

Posted 06/16/2011 - 10:46pm by The Finer Things in Life

The hours are long, the days hot, and the fields dusty, but it wouldn’t be Kansas in June without wheat harvest!  We̵... Read More »

My Husband Rocks

Posted 06/16/2011 - 8:53pm by The Finer Things in Life

This might just be my favorite t-shirt.  I think it’s my husband’s favorite, too.... Read More »

When to Say When

Posted 06/16/2011 - 12:48am by The Finer Things in Life

I’m in the mood for a thoughtful discussion. Let’s do that, shall we? The last few Why didn’t anyone tell me... Read More »

Fried Zucchini {Frugal Gardening 101 Update}

Posted 06/15/2011 - 12:09am by The Finer Things in Life

If you’re opposed to oil and grease on your veggies, look away now.  I warned you! Mmmmmm Hmmmmm.  We picked our first... Read More »

Honoring Daddy with the Gift of You

Posted 06/14/2011 - 7:59am by The Finer Things in Life

When I asked him what he wanted for Father’s Day, my husband wanted time with me. As I work hard to prepare his favorite f... Read More »

Menu Plan, Week of June 12

Posted 06/12/2011 - 9:37pm by The Finer Things in Life

I’m back!  (Did you know I was gone?)  I stopped menu planning here each week a few months ago because it seemed kind of... Read More »

Sunday Blessings

Posted 06/11/2011 - 9:31pm by The Finer Things in Life

I just survived a full week of teaching Vacation Bible School, three softball/t-ball games, and baby teething, all while my husb... Read More »

Weekend Wanderings

Posted 06/10/2011 - 9:46pm by The Finer Things in Life

Yes.  This.  This is the kind of perfect I want to be.  The Perfect Mother. 101 Ways to Embrace Summer.  If this doesn’... Read More »

Spring Rain {Finer Things Friday}

Posted 06/10/2011 - 12:22am by The Finer Things in Life

Last night at bedtime, my pajama-clad kiddos were watching an unexpected heavy rain through the windows.  In a spontaneous Yes! Read More »