Deb and Chris with their dogs, cat, Jeep, and GFY Farms sign at their homestead

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Deb.

I’m building a life that blends a little bit of everything I love — a farm, a kitchen, a road map full of places still waiting to be explored, and a desire to keep learning along the way.

Together, Chris and I are raising animals, growing food, tackling projects, cooking from scratch, and figuring out what it means to create a life that feels more intentional every day.

But Deb’s Best Life isn’t just about farm life.

It’s about a question that has quietly shaped so many of the choices I’ve made:

What’s actually in this, and is there a better way?”

That question first led me to look at the products I used in my home and on my body. Then it changed how I cooked, what I planted in my garden, and how I thought about the food I served my family. As I’ve gotten older, it’s also changed how I approach my health, wellness, and everyday habits.

I don’t believe there’s one perfect way to live. I do believe that small, intentional choices—made one at a time—can create a healthier home, a stronger body, and a more fulfilling life

That’s what Deb’s Best Life is all about.

What You’ll Find Here

🧭 Explore — Road trips, RV adventures, and figuring out how to keep exploring even with a farm to come home to.

🌱 Grow — Raising our own food, growing a garden, and slowly removing the unknowns about where what we eat comes from.

🍳 Nourish — Simple recipes made with real ingredients, cooking from scratch without making life complicated.

🏡 Simplify — Reducing waste and cutting out harsh chemicals, one practical swap at a time.

💚 Thrive — Getting back to healthy and strong, one honest step at a time.

My Promise

Everything you’ll find here is something I’ve tried, learned, researched, or genuinely use in my own life. Some posts include affiliate links or products I recommend because I believe they’re worth sharing—not because they’re trendy.

If I recommend it, it’s because it helps me live by one simple idea: Real Life. Better Choices.

Join Me

Whether you’re planting your first garden, looking for healthier recipes, organizing your home, exploring natural products, or simply trying to make life a little easier… I’m glad you’re here.

I hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee, stay awhile, and discover something that helps you make your next better choice.

— Deb

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I’m an independent Norwex Consultant and Vital Health Promoter. Some links on this site are my personal business links, and I may earn a commission from purchases made through them.

✨ Follow along as I build, cook, and figure out real life—one day at a time!