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…
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miranda 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…
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…
My Husband’s Dessert Request: More Cookies, Less Everything Else
My husband typically doesn’t request sweets, because typically he isn’t a sweets type of guy.…
Everything You Need To Know Before Making Your Own Headache Balm
When I worked as a Noon Duty, I can remember to this day, going to…
Lemon Harvest Overflow, Part 2: More Zero‑Waste Magic
I was given more lemons. Honestly I’m sure this could be a never ending supply…
Homemade Seasonings for the Win: The Why + The How Behind My Switch
The one thing that kept my eye on wanting the food dehydrator was how easy…
Homestead Win: My First Loaf of Sandwich Bread That Actually Turned Out
I’ve always wanted to bake my own bread for my family, and I mean like…
Why I’m Making My Own Butter Now (And How You Can Too)
There’s something about turning a simple quart of cream into two everyday staples that feels…
Cracking the Code: The Many Uses of Eggshells
When I first moved into the home I currently live in, I of course tried…