an introduction

you all know how much i love a night with friends,
in my happy place, 

under the twinkle lights,
 in the barn,
here at defoyd backyard farm

well this week brought one for the memory banks.

a launch event to introduce myself as a distributor 

for young living essential oils.

eek, i'm so excited!

these little bottles of pure goodness

have been a wonderful addition to our family.

immunity building - stress relieving 

skin replenishing - sleepy time making 

booboo kissing - mood changing
conscious cleaning

waking up - chilling out,

and lotssssss more.

so, bits & bobs readers,

allow me to introduce myself.

a "mrs. & mama / feminist & farmer"

who loves essential oils

and would love the opportunity to chat 

with anyone who may curious or interested in getting started.

curious?

happy to connect & answer q's (email).

ready to get started?

here's a spot with more information and my sponsor sign-up details (link).
next oil night in the barn?
tuesday, april 18 (stay tuned)

hibernation bits

i did my best to channel a little mary poppins 

today on a dreary spring day.

this favorite halloween prop umbrella always brings a smile.

and singing...lots of singing.

and pretending to fly across the grocery store parking lot.

oh and maybe a few eye rolls too.

i'll take any bit of mary i can get.

hibernation season is over.

it may not look or feel like it outside just yet,

but the calendar sure does.

here's a wee peek at some of our hibernation season instabits.

a sweet winter read

a cherished quiet moment

and some library pickings with a theme 

monopoly railroad tycoon

brown yard, brown barn, brown birds

rescuing the farmer who locked himself in the chicken coop

happy farmer with her  thrifted signs

my middle school student

my 8 year old who is findings his style

afternoon coloring

jewels and super heroes

car trips with ramona

basketball saturdays

the flutist on stage

when women thrive on stage

once at the theatre

mystery reader...jane for jane

donut dates

brothers visit

late night poker nights

aquarium exploring

airport waiting

1 year with gus

super bowl champs

dribbling relays

letters from malawi 

letters by jane

layers laying

one five playing

weekend away with friends

dessert and new fish name discussions

mantle truth

winter splashing

birthday wishes with dear ones

mystery reader fun on dr. seuss' birthday

lego land love

sisters on wheels

a mama moment

a family moment

cabin fever crazies

thanks for taking the stroll with me through

the defoyd family instabits.

hibernation over.

spring's a coming

i can feel it.

thankful tuesday, 3/14

i think this snapshot from the weekend,

captures pretty well a grateful heart.

a silly & simple moment shared with friends & family,
and inspired today's thankful tuesday.

• a weekend being a big sister
• snow days and coffee
• dinner with my oldest friend who will soon be a mama
• extra time in the library
• random 2 week early birthday surprises from my dad for wes, that made us all sing & laugh
• lentils
• to-do lists that aren't daunting, but kinda fun
• pretty things shopping
• a clean pup
• a monday lunch date
• the laundry dance
• a new oily adventure
• international women's day with all my sisters 
• dessert at daylight
• anticipating spring

roots

happy international women's day friends.

a day that recognizes both the progress 

and the work to be done to advance gender equity.

a day of community and celebrating,

thoughtfulness and celebration.

i spent much of the day following and contributing

to the conversations and commitments

made by individuals and influencers around the world.

i'm grateful for the front row seat 

i have access to 

through the when women thrive work that i do.

i'm grateful for the 

colleagues and clients,

friends and family,

husband and kids

that inspire me every day in this work that i do.

and on this year's international women's day,

i'm feeling particularly grateful and inspired by 

my mom and dad.

city dweller, newlywed parents 

who chose farming over college.

and who every day encouraged me 

to live and love what i do.

i'm grateful for these roots.

i'm grateful for their choices.

for what they meant then.

and especially for what they mean today.