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Hey there! I'm Sarah, a mama to 4 littles and wife to one hard workin' farmer (who happens to be my sweetie since high school). I have my Ph.D in the field of education, but these days I can be found cleaning peanut butter & jelly off the counter, dreaming of traveling the world, hosting “get-togethers” for my family & friends, and chasing my kids around the farm. I'm the author of Moo, Moo Nap, Nap; The Growing Season: A Year of Down-on-the-Farm Devotions and Loved Baby: 31 Devotions Helping You Grieve and Cherish Your Child After Pregnancy Loss. Please make yourself at home. I hope this place gives you a bit of respite. Just know I'm a true southerner...so a lot of y'alls might be thrown in the mix.

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Farm wife. Author. Is a mama. LINK👇Books: Moo, Moo Nap, Nap ; Wake Up, Little Seed; The Growing Season & Loved Baby 🐮 🐝 🐑 🌱

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From tiny seed… to thriving vines in just 20 day

From tiny seed… to thriving vines in just 20 days!
Look at these pumpkins now 🌱 vs. the day we tucked them into the soil.
They heard the call: Wake up, little seed!
I love getting to witness these transformations on our farm. Follow along to watch these pumpkins grow & get the book that celebrates this exact magic — Wake Up, Little Seed 📖
(Perfect for little gardeners who love watching God’s green miracles unfold.)
#WakeUpLittleSeed #PumpkinPatch #GardenMagic #FromSeedToSprout #FarmLife

I write faith-filled stories and devotionals to en

I write faith-filled stories and devotionals to encourage you in every season.

I’m so glad you’re here.

#MeetTheAuthor #SarahPhilpott #ChristianAuthor #DevotionalBooks

Calling all Oregon-Trail Millennial Moms: I’m a

Calling all Oregon-Trail Millennial Moms: I’m about to be totally vulnerable.

What are you doing about hole where you used to flaunt your belly ring?

I took out my diamond upon the pregnancy of my first child. But four children later the hole is way more noticeable.

Do you one-piece it?
High waisted two piece?
Put a ring back on it?
Plastic surgery?

Really- just tell me I’m not alone. ☠️

It’s not like I’m wearing belly shirts circa our Brittany Spears years- but while at the beach I do like to occasionally wear a two piece. And it’s not the extra layers that bother me- but that hole reminding me that what once looked amazing on hard-earned abs is not the same on a millennial mom with four kids. Ha!

My kids think I should put a 💎 back in. I am not so sure.

(Also/ bathing suit photo shoot courtesy of my daughter who fancies herself a photographer and I, of course, obliged).

Kids- I apologize for mortifying you when you see this one day on social media.

BUT I KNOW I’m not the only one out here with this issue. 🤣

Weekly Writing Tip ✍️ Editing is a layered pro

Weekly Writing Tip ✍️ Editing is a layered process. For me it can take weeks and months to complete all the layers. Honestly, editing is my favorite step. What’s my FINAL step before I hit send to meet a book deadline?

🌊I read my manuscript aloud to myself so I can go back and make more changes. 🌊

What’s your last step?

P.S The manuscript of my next book deadline is September 1st. If you need me—I’ll be editing! Or procrastinating. Ha!
#authorlife #writingtips #amwriting

July on the Farm: Blackberry Jalapeño Jam This mo

July on the Farm: Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
This month, I’m sharing a summertime favorite: Blackberry Jalapeño Jam. This recipe is a favorite of my friend Leighann, who grows her own peppers and often gets fresh blackberries from us. It’s sweet, a little spicy, and perfect for spreading on biscuits, toast, or even serving with cheese and crackers.
Before you begin, make sure you have the proper water bath canning supplies and are familiar with the water bath canning process. Gather your supplies, read through the steps, and then give this delicious recipe a try!
Blackberry Jalapeño Jam
Ingredients:
6 cups fresh blackberries
2–3 jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
1 box pectin, 1.75 oz.
7 cups sugar
12 half-pint mason jars, cleaned and sterilized
Directions:
Rinse the blackberries and finely chop the jalapeños.
Place the berries and peppers in a large pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continually. You’ll be stirring until the end, so don’t stop!
Slowly add the pectin and stir until dissolved.

Just wrapped up a long weekend trip to Disney! Som

Just wrapped up a long weekend trip to Disney! Somehow it’s one of our most relaxing vacation destinations. Sleep in. Pool. Parks. Repeat. But the best part is we are all TOGETHER. I think that’s what makes us love Disney most.

Every day is a gift, filled with new mercies, new

Every day is a gift, filled with new mercies, new opportunities, and reasons to be grateful. No matter what today holds, choose joy, choose gratitude, and step into it with faith.

#Faith #BibleVerse #DailyEncouragement

If you aren’t a writer or creative you might thi

If you aren’t a writer or creative you might think I’m speaking “crazy talk”. Ha. But if you are a writer you will totally identify with the concept of an idea coming to you and you have this urge to sprint and catch the idea before it drifts away. Meaning: you HAVE to get it out of your mind onto the safety of paper. It’s like seeing a gorgeous helium balloon in the horizon and you MUST catch it! How do I capture these ideas? What’s my safe storage method? Text yourself. 🎈

Tell me: what’s your strategy?

& obviously this is me in no make-up early morning time of writing. Don’t judge. Ha.

#writertips #author #amwriting #amprocrastinating

Living on our farm gives me a front-row seat to se

Living on our farm gives me a front-row seat to see God's creation in action. Those of us who garden or live on a farm/ranch get the opportunity to see the full cycle of growth. I wanted to celebrate this lifestyle by writing Wake Up, Little Seed and also help children, who don't have a front-row-farm seat, see the cycle of growth play-out. The book includes lift-the-flaps so that children can engage in the process.

The book's core message is that God is central to growth. A seed doesn't magically go into the ground and emerge as a plant through magic- but from God. God is the WHO of the science.

If you’ve already purchased the book, I’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to leave a review on Amazon. Reviews make such a big difference and help more readers discover the book.

If you haven’t purchased it yet, I’d love for you to take a look and grab your copy here: https://amzn.to/4jJwfB3

Thank you so much for your support — it truly means a lot!

@tyndalekids @amandamorrowart

Summer’s best plot twist: breezy afternoon rain

Summer’s best plot twist: breezy afternoon rain shower that just begged for an impromptu tea service for two.

#PorchLife #RainyDayVibes #SummerRain #TeaTime

When we place our goals, work, and dreams in God’s hands, we can move forward with faith and confidence. Trust the process, stay committed, and know that He is guiding every step along the way. ✨

#Faith #BibleVerse #DailyEncouragement

Some days just end up being like a Bluey episode!

Some days just end up being like a Bluey episode! The rain kept us from the river, but the littles found muddy puddles & Chinese checkers. Don’t be deceived— only reason for his wrapping his arms around her was to pop a firecracker popper on her.

I hate,hate any plans in the summer (other than vacation 🤣) or any organized activity.

Promise- if you give them a chance to grow bored they will find all kinds of fun!

You like plans or let things just unfold in the summer?

Thinking ahead! In 90 days we will have fields of

Thinking ahead! In 90 days we will have fields of pumpkins & sunflowers. We used the seeds we saved from last year’s gorgeous sunflowers to plant along the pumpkin rows. This is why I wrote Wake Up, Little Seed- I want kids to understand that the process of growth takes times, it requires the hands of individuals & God’s grand design. @tyndalekids

Every year, when we collect the fruit, I get awful

Every year, when we collect the fruit, I get awfully sentimental that mine and Perry’s hands planted these tiny seedlings way, way back in high school. 🌱#farmwife #farmmom #applepicking #farmdevotiobal #childrensauthor

Recap of our 4th on the Farm. The night we open th

Recap of our 4th on the Farm. The night we open the gates and celebrate with well over 500 people. I never know who attends- I pretty much spend the evening looking for my youngest child. Ha! But it’s an HONOR to help celebrate America each year with a farm slice of Americana. 🇺🇸

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Thank you Patriotic American Veterans of McMinn Co

Thank you Patriotic American Veterans of McMinn County for volunteering your amazing display for us to display for the 4th. But even more—-thank YOU for your sacrifices! They meet the first Tuesday of each month at the Lutheran Church in Athens, TN. They told me to please let all veterans know they are welcome! #4thofJuly

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