Line In The Sand Farm LLC

08/30/2026

Sunday Scripture 🤍

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1

This verse spoke to me today.

Sometimes life can feel disappointing. Maybe you feel like you are a disappointment, or that your circumstances aren’t where you thought they would be. Maybe you’re facing financial difficulties, uncertainty, loneliness, or situations you simply don’t understand.

But friend, God is not late. He is not absent. And He is not ignoring you.

Even when we can’t see what He is doing, He is still there.

He is our refuge when we feel overwhelmed.
He is our strength when we feel weak.
He is our shelter when life feels uncertain.
And He is our ever-present help when we don’t know what to do next.

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves: The Lord is with me.

And remember, my friend, words have power. Be mindful of what you are speaking over your life. Don’t let fear, disappointment, or circumstances have the final word.

Speak Jesus over your life.
Speak hope.
Speak truth.
Speak God’s promises.

Your circumstances may not change overnight, but you don’t have to walk through them alone.

The Lord is with me. He is my refuge. He is my strength. And He will never leave me.

What are you speaking over your life today?

08/29/2026

Good morning beautiful people

Have you ever heard of Four Thieves Vinegar?

While making my homemade citrus & herb cleaning vinegar this week, I went down a little historical rabbit hole—and I had to share it!

There’s an old legend about four thieves during a plague outbreak in Europe who supposedly robbed the homes of the sick without becoming ill themselves.

When they were caught, the story goes that they revealed their secret in exchange for leniency.

Their secret?

An aromatic vinegar infused with herbs and spices.

Recipes varied, but some included herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, cloves, garlic and other aromatic plants.

Now, was this vinegar really what protected them from the plague?

The Four Thieves story is considered folklore, and we certainly shouldn’t claim that herbal vinegar prevents disease. But I’d like to believe it😂

But here’s what I find fascinating…

The tradition of infusing vinegar with aromatic plants is REAL—and it has been around for centuries.

So when I pack my quart jar with lemon and orange peels, oregano, thyme, basil, bee balm and even white pine needles and cover it with vinegar, I’m participating in a very old tradition of using what grows around us to make something useful.

Vinegar + plants + time.

That’s pretty much how my cleaning vinegar begins.

I’m sharing the full recipe and a little more of the history in my newsletter.

And now I’m curious…

Would you have trusted the Four Thieves’ mysterious vinegar? 😂

Or would you have run the other way?

My newsletter is in the comments.

Have a great day!

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

Good morning beautiful people we are halfway through the week!

Market Day was yesterday and we had beautiful bouquets…. Now I may be a little bias… but seriously, I had color and soft tone bouquets yesterday.

Guess what was the top seller?

Bold bright colors…

Stop. Look. Listen.

“Experience is a wonderful teacher… but sometimes she gives us the test before she gives us the lesson.”

Sometimes we need to stop and assess the situation BEFORE we start something…

How applicable is that phrase?

For me, it has really been an eye-opener.

I got stung AGAIN working on the farm. 🐝

Yes… AGAIN.

And if I’m being honest, I was rushing.

I’m always ready to start my work.

There is always something that needs to be done, another row to w**d, another project to finish, another thing to check off the list.

But it’s almost fall.

And guess what?

The pollinators are still out doing their thing.

And apparently, they had made a nest in my high tunnel… and I wasn’t paying attention.

I got stung on my back and screamed so loud because I was frustrated. I might have cried… Gerard came running to my defense.

“NO! Not again!”

This reminded me of what happened last time…

The Zyrtec makes me sleepy for two days, my arm and foot was swollen and itchy, and the swelling had me watching it closely because it looked like it might be getting infected.

I wasn’t ready for that again!

But maybe there’s a lesson here that’s bigger than the sting.

It’s time for me to STOP.

LOOK.

LISTEN.

Pay attention to what’s happening around me.

Gerard is always telling me and my daughter:

“Situational awareness.”

Pay attention to everything around you.

Don’t just assume today will look like yesterday.

Don’t rush into the work because you’re anxious to get started.

Take a few minutes to assess what has changed.

Because sometimes the very thing we’re rushing past is the very thing we need to notice.

And maybe this lesson isn’t just for the farm.

Before we start something, maybe we need to stop and ask:

What has changed?
What am I not seeing?
What do I need to pay attention to?

Experience is a wonderful teacher… but sometimes she gives us the test before she gives us the lesson.

So I’m learning to slow down.

To stop.

To look.

To listen.

Because the work will still be there.

And sometimes slowing down is the safest—and wisest—way to get it done.

Have a great day!

08/26/2026

Today is market day Come out for your flowers… colorful and bold or soft tones.

08/26/2026

Come out today for some flowers we have bright and bold or softer tones… what’s your vibe today?

TODAY IS THE DAY!!! The weather is calling for a chance of rain during setup and market hours. It looks quite unpredictable about what and when it will manifest, but in light of the recent extreme storms we are approaching all weather events more cautiously. That means at present, if needed, we may have a delayed start. Otherwise, if we're lucky perhaps we'll have a bit of light rain for a short duration and the rest of the market will be quite pleasant.

Duneland Schools are now in session which means that area schools are back in full swing! The school year begins the shift of schedules, afternoon activities, meal planning, shorter days, and quality time. I know my son, a first grader, is thrilled about a year of new experiences. He’s also quite drained by the end of the school day and really benefits from healthy snacks and homemade meals. What that looks like in our house is a planned weekly menu centered around seasonal fruits/veggies, healthy fats, and pasture-raised protein from the Farmers Market.

It’s a WELLNESS WEEK and we will have the following wellness vendors joining us: Westchester Public Library!

A Few Vendor Notes: Five Hands Farm is back this week after recovering from storm damage. Crazy Crack Kettle Corn needed to take this week off. Side Bean Coffee Roasters will also not be us, back next. Amy with Night of the Living Bread is serving up lots of sourdough bread options today!

The Residences at Coffee Creek is holding a Summer Concert tonight from 5-6 PM. See info below in our Community Spotlight. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/192sT52Hzi/

We have both our b/w and color totes available for purchase at the Market Info Booth. Prices: B/W - $12 & COLOR - $25. Dump your food scrap compost in the bins directly to the right as you enter the Farmers Market.

See you 3 - 7 PM for the best seasonal produce, farm grown meats, local flowers, fresh cheeses, baked goods, drinks, and dinner options.

08/25/2026

We will be at the market Wednesday and we are in the spotlight this week😁.

Line In The Sand Farm LLC is one of those vendor booths that invites you to linger for a minute.

The gorgeous seasonal flowers, handmade soaps, herbal salves, magnesium products, natural deodorants, and other body care items, all beg you to spend time admiring but what makes the booth special is its proprietor, Irene, and how much everything she sells means to her.

Line in the Sand Farm grew out of a life Irene and her husband were already building. About six years ago, they bought their land to grow their own food, homestead, and live a little more intentionally. Over time, Irene found herself wanting to share some of the magic they were creating with her community.

Flowers became one of the ways she could do that as she loves the idea that something as simple as bringing fresh blooms home can make you slow down, notice something beautiful, and add a little happiness to the day. This year has been especially exciting because, for the first time, the farm has been able to provide flowers throughout the entire market season (and we're so glad to have them here each week!).

Irene's natural body care products have an equally personal beginning. She has worked in nursing throughout her career and is now a nurse practitioner specializing in asthma and allergy. Because of her own asthma and sensitivity to strong odors, she began making gentler products for herself. That eventually grew into soaps, salves, and skincare for other people also looking for simpler body care options.

Irene genuinely loves talking about what she makes. Ask her about her ingredients, her process, or growing flowers and you’ll quickly see that a wealth of knowledge is another big part of what she brings to the market.

This Wednesday, make Line in the Sand Farm your first stop. Pick out flowers for your table, browse Irene’s natural products, and take a minute to chat with the woman who grew, made, and carefully chose everything in front of you. You're sure to find something beautiful.

Wednesday | 3 to 7 PM | 2300 Village Point, Chesterton

08/24/2026

Good morning beautiful people

It’s Monday and time to start our work week again.

Sometimes we think we’re falling behind.

Behind on the work.
Behind on our goals.
Behind where everyone else seems to be.

We look around and think,
Why can’t I keep up?
Why am I not further along?
Why does everyone else seem to have it all together?

But today, standing here on my farm, surrounded by dahlias that are not tall and w**ds that are completely out of control, I’m reminding myself:

I am exactly where I need to be.

Not where someone else is.

Not where I thought I would be.

Not where the world tells me I should be.

Exactly where the Lord has placed me.

And sometimes that truth has to sink in.

We live in a world of instant everything.
Instant answers.
Instant purchases.
Instant results.

We scroll through everyone else’s highlight reel and somehow convince ourselves that we are falling short.

But maybe we aren’t behind at all.

Maybe we are simply in our season.

Maybe there are things growing that we can’t see yet.

Maybe the w**ds are part of the work.

Maybe the imperfect rows, unfinished projects, slow progress, and messy days are exactly where God is asking us to be faithful.

So today, I’m taking a breath.

I’m looking around.

I’m seeing a few dahlias blooming.

I’m seeing the work that has been done.

And I’m reminding myself:

I am exactly where I need to be.

And friend, if you’re feeling behind today, take a breath.

Look around.

You may be more exactly where you need to be than you realize. ❤️

“Bloom where you are planted.”

Have a wonderful day!

08/23/2026

Sunday Heart Check 🤍

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” — Deuteronomy 6:5

Today, I’m doing a little heart check—and maybe you can do one with me.

Are we loving the gift more than the Giver?

It’s easy to become so focused on the blessings God has given us—our health, our success, our hobbies, our possessions, our families, our dreams—that we can accidentally place those things above the One who gave them to us.

Success is good. Health is good. Accomplishments are good. But if we don’t love God, we’ve missed the most important part.

We were created to worship God and make Him known.

And when we fail, fall short, or don’t succeed the way we hoped, God is still there to pick us up. His love isn’t dependent on our accomplishments.

Perhaps the best motivation to love God is simply to remember how much He loved us first. ❤️

So today, ask yourself:

How much time, attention, and love have I given to God this week?

Not just what have I asked Him for—but how have I loved Him, worshiped Him, listened to Him, and made Him known?

A little heart check can reveal a lot.

Love the Giver more than the gift.

08/22/2026

Good morning beautiful people

It’s Saturday and we are getting closer to fall in a blink of the eye.

Lately, I’ve noticed something changing.

Normally, I’m up around 5:30 in the summer, ready to get outside while the morning is cool and the sun is coming up. I love those early hours on the farm—the birds, the butterflies, the breeze, the quiet. There is something almost sacred about that time of day.

But lately, I’ve been sleeping until 7:30.

And for me, that feels late.

I’ve also been going to bed around 9 or 9:30 and still feeling like I could use a nap during the day.

At first, I wondered, “What is wrong with me?”

But then I started thinking…maybe nothing is wrong.

Maybe my body knows something my calendar hasn’t quite caught up with yet.

The mornings are darker. The days are getting shorter. Summer is slowly beginning to loosen its grip, even though we still have September ahead of us.

Maybe my body is simply asking for a little more rest before the next season begins.

I’ve always been someone who wants to push through, get up early, get things done, and make the most of every bit of daylight. But maybe there is something to be said for listening when your body says, slow down.

The farm has taught me that every season has its own rhythm.

Maybe we do too.

So I’m curious…

Do you notice your body changing with the seasons? Do you find yourself needing more sleep or moving at a different pace as summer winds down?

Maybe our bodies are wiser than we give them credit for. 🌿

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu

Have a great day!