I am sitting here while my youngest naps, and I am wondering where the time has gone. On one hand, it feels like I was just a kid myself. I vividly remember going on long walks to the back pond with my Grandma and Grandpa. I remember picking peaches, honeysuckles, and waiting very impatiently for my french toast to be made. And on the other hand, it feels like I’ve...
What my Mennonite mother-in-law taught me
The words “mother-in-law” are enough to strike fear in some women’s hearts, but I have had nothing but wonderful experiences with mine. Knock on wood though. Our situation When I first married my husband I was 24 and very green in the way of motherhood and being a wife. My husband had been widowed with three kids before we married. A ready made family is what I walked into. My...
Family morning quiet time routine
We are guilty of waking up last minute and rushing to get everyone ready and out the door. These mornings are stressful. I yell, the kids seem to move so slow, and no one is in a good mood. Not only are these mornings rough, but they set the tone for the whole day. And honestly, these days don’t ever seem to go right. It seemed like the entire world...
Why we should live more like the Amish
If you knew me ten years ago you would not believe that I want to be more like the Amish. However, I’ve recently discovered the Amish culture and ways I can apply it at home. Long story short, I’m hooked! While I will not be giving up my car or wearing a bonnet anytime soon there are things I will be implementing at home. Who are the Amish? For a...
About me
Hey there! My name is Elyse Hartman and I am the creator of Linwood Lane. Linwood Lane is a blog that encompasses motherhood, from scratch cooking, faith, and a little bit of whatever life throws at us. We lived on Linwood Lane our first years of marriage, and when deciding on what to name this, the place where our lives were taking place just seemed right. I am married to the...