It’s a boy….

ByAbby Quillen August 26, 2011August 13, 2016

Introducing Ira, our newest family member, born on Saturday, August 20. We are all recovering well and enjoying Ira’s first week.

Health | Parenting

Friendship: The Best Medicine

ByAbby Quillen November 5, 2012September 4, 2016

Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. -Helen Keller It was time for our morning walk, and four-year-old Ezra was dragging. “Wait up,” he called as I strode a few steps ahead of him, toting his little brother. “Why are you walking so fast?” he moaned a…

Family life | Simple Living

Happy Thanksgiving

ByAbby Quillen November 24, 2010August 16, 2016

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. -Cynthi Ozick Tomorrow is one of my favorite holidays, when many of us gather to celebrate food, family, and friends. Almost 400 years ago, 50 English Colonists and more than 90 Wampanoag Indians started the tradition when they shared an autumn harvest…

Family life | Parenting | Simple Living

Six Books That Could Change Your Outlook on Life

ByAbby Quillen May 31, 2010

My husband and I don’t collect many things, but our house is full of books. I love to read fiction, but I tend to collect more practical books, ones that I’ll look at hundreds of times – almanacs, reference books, plant-identification guides, cookbooks, and how-to guides. My husband’s into the decidedly unpractical – first edition…

Household | Simple Living

Pruning Season: Practical Tips for Simplifying Your Life

ByAbby Quillen February 25, 2013August 13, 2016

It’s the time of year when we prune the rose bushes in our backyard down to a few stalks. For several weeks afterward, they look stark, straggly, and half-dead. Then an amazing thing happens. By May, they transform into vibrant, healthy bushes overflowing with blossoms. It’s life-changing to witness this process time and again, because…

Family life | Gardening | Household

7 Reasons to Join the Urban Homesteading Revolution

ByAbby Quillen November 4, 2014August 11, 2016

My article about urban homesteading was featured on CustomMade’s blog, accompanied by some beautiful graphics. I’ll have lots more articles coming out soon! Jump on over to my portfolio or Contently page to see my latest published work. 7 Reasons to Join the Urban Homesteading Revolution By Abby Quillen I grew up in a fairly…

Family life | Parenting | Simple Living

A Christmas Raft

ByAbby Quillen December 10, 2012August 13, 2016

We were inspired by Tricia at Little Eco Footprints to make our own version of her “calm and creative” natural advent calendar, so last week we gathered leaves from around our neighborhood, numbered them, and strung them on a piece of twine. Tricia shares all sorts of wonderful “quick and simple activities” to do in…

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Lydia says:

August 26, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Aww, congratulations!
amomschoice says:

August 26, 2011 at 12:27 pm

Congrats, a beautiful baby.
jacquelincangro says:

August 26, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Wonderful news! Congrats!
Laura Weldon says:

August 26, 2011 at 2:55 pm

Welcome to the world Ira!
Lisa says:

August 27, 2011 at 9:29 am

Congratulations on your new arrival. He’s a handsome addition to an already good looking family!
annisveggies says:

August 28, 2011 at 6:22 am

Many congratulations to you all.
Anni Kelsey
Richard Fritzler says:

August 29, 2011 at 6:07 am

It’s neat to see old friendslike Ed & Martha being blessed with such beautiful grand children. I sit quietly in front of my laptop and enjoy the life which goes on around us all. I know that the mom here did get the lions share of the hard work, but like any grandparent, I will celebrate this new life as if I had been another of Ed’s brothers. Maybe someday I will get to meet the rest of the Quillen girls.

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