Dirt Road Adventures: The Joys Of Country Living

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures – The Joys of Country Living. Each Sunday, we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.

Hey friends, I hope you have had a great week.

We have enjoyed the joys of country living this past week. As in, not really.

Due to the winter storms, we spent several hours without power on Tuesday evening. The winds and rain were some of the worst we’ve seen. Rudy spent most of his time in the bathroom shaking.

Then we spent Wednesday picking up fallen limbs along our driveway. Plus, it looked like half our gravel was washed away. Brad spent hours trying to fill back the washed-away areas. Only to be threatened with the same weather again on Friday evening. However, Friday wasn’t nearly as bad, and Rudy was the only one upset. Ah, the joys of country living.

We were actually very fortunate compared to many who were without power for many hours and those who were flooded or had large trees down.

We love living in the middle of nowhere and the privacy our long dirt road provides. However, the challenge of keeping the road drivable after storms and the frequent power outages are some of the downsides of our country life.

After living in town all of our adult life, the move to the country was an adjustment. We can no longer just run out to the store in five minutes, so we have to plan our meals (or rather, Brad plans our meals and shops).

We also learned quickly that a generator was a must-have for our home. After losing our power for three days one winter, a generator was installed.

Otherwise, we love our country lifestyle and love sharing snippets with you on Dirt Road Adventures. I appreciate you for showing up weekly and following along.

So, let’s see what else happened this week.

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This week was all about cozy winter decorating and adding romantic Valentine’s Day touches to your home. You’ll love these budget-friendly decorating and DIY ideas.

In Case You Missed It

First, these comfort foods really came in handy this past week. With the threat of power outages, our crock pot was filled early in the day to ensure a hearty meal as we hunkered down for the storm.

Adventures Off The Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

Michele’s Winter Wonderland Tablescape is filled with so many great ideas.

I learned some new tips with KariAnne’s 21 Kitchen Organizing Ideas.

Stacy shared this Lenton Rose Care Guide, and I definitely want to add some this year.

I want to find some of this trim after reading Heather’s ideas for using Bobbin Trim.

Kelly shared my favorite way to beat the winter blues: forcing blooms and growing Paperwhites Indoors.

You will love Elizabeth’s easy hand-painted Valentine’s candles tutorial.

I love finding a great deal on tableware, and Ann’s latest China find is perfect for her St. Patrick table setting.

Speaking of tableware, I love Renae’s Elegant Bumble Bee DIY Napkin Rings.

What’s in my cart

This week, I slowed down my shopping. I did stock up on some of my vitamins and other supplements.

However, I’m getting the itch to get back to the thrift stores, and this week, on Thrifting with the Gals, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite finds.

I’ve been using this Collagen Powder in my coffee each morning for a year, and my nails have really improved.

I just received my third pair of these comfortable Jogging pants.

Coming Soon

• Thrifting Tips
• Thrifting with the Gals first month of 2024.
• Decorating with cozy Antique Quilts and more.
• Valentine’s Porch ideas and more romantic decor ideas.