Neighborly Kindness and Fresh Eggs: The Magic of the Homestead Swap
I learned early on in my life that what one person has trash, someone else…
miranda From the Archives: Baking a Classic 1964 Banana Bread
My son loves banana. But after a couple days of eating them he looses interest…
Strong Hands and a Gentle Heart: The Man Behind The Homestead
If you were to tell me that the same man I met 17 years ago…
The Modern Homestead Side Hustle: My Honest Experience with Mercari.
When it comes to clutter, my husband and I are very talented with accumulating it,…
Digging into June: An Honest Update from the Homestead Garden
Its now June. My goal was to have my garden completely in by now, but…
Finding the Rhythm: An Honest Update on Life after Teaching
Formally, I quit my job after spring break. It was both terrifying, but also a…
Patience and Patches: Early Days with a Hexagon Quilt
For a while now, I’ve wanted a hands on craft that I could do in…
Back to the Homestead: The Lost Art of Baking Cookies with Lard
When I decided to make my own butter, epically the first 30 days, I gave…
Prepping the Backyard for Long Summer Days on the Homestead
So one thing that often happens in the winter, is I feel like at my…
Butter-Making for 30 Days: The Wins, the Messes, and My Verdict
A little over a month ago, I finally decided that I was going to stop…