the forest and the field
Thanks for stopping by The House Between—the space where life unfolds somewhere between the forest and the field. This is a corner of the internet for anyone who finds joy in the everyday mess, values a good meal over perfection, and prefers practical over Pinterest-perfect. I write about what’s going on in our home, from weekly dinners that actually work to life lessons that come from living in the thick of it.
If you’re looking for simple inspiration for homemaking, homeschooling, or just how to get through a chaotic Tuesday, you’re in good company. I share what I’m reading, what’s working (and what’s not), and the small things that keep our home grounded. No fluff, just honest posts from a real-life mom figuring it out one day at a time.
Catch up on the latest posts from our daily life—meals that work, moments that matter, and the messes we learn from along the way.
Ingredients: Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter, fat or oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta or bacon and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the…
Keep reading🗺️ Family Road Trip to the Redwood Forest – 5-Day Itinerary Day 1: Newport, Oregon Day 2: Newport, OR → Orick, CA Day 3: Exploring the Redwoods Day 4: Outdoor & Coastal Adventures Day 5: Heading North 📝 Notes: -Nicole👋
Keep readingNothing seems more insane than trying to commit to cutting your spending in our current economy. But it’s only impossible if you believe it is. So let’s give it a try. Here is my plan for the month of June 2025… I have been consistently spending well over $1,000 each month for my family of…
Keep readingIn her reflection on “Atomic Habits,” a mother shares how she implemented habit stacking and environment priming through a simple chore chart for her children. The chart includes easy tasks after meals, encouraging independence and responsibility. She emphasizes setting up for future success while making daily routines smoother for the family.
Keep readingCrust Ingredients: Filling Ingredients: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a drip pan on the lowest shelf in the oven. This will catch pie juices if your pie bubbles over. Skip to next instructions if you have a pre-made pie crust. In a medium bowl, mix the crust ingredients except the water. Blend together…
Keep readingIngredients: In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the oil. Using a large cookie scoop, divide and shape the mixture into meatballs. I suggest making them medium meatball size, and you will end up with approximately 12-15 meatballs. Heat the oil in a pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add the meatballs,…
Keep readingIngredients: In a mug, melt the butter in the microwave. Add 1 tsp sugar, salt, vanilla, egg yolk, almond flour, and baking soda to the mug and stir to combine. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on the top of the mixture. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Mix cream cheese and desired amount of powdered sugar…
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