I’ll say it plainly: summer is my favorite. I’ll defend that opinion to anyone who wants to argue about it. … More
Author: Second Time Around Homestead
This blog is one of the steps we are taking to be more self-sustaining. We’re glad you are along for the ride!
Rachel is a freelance editor and writer as well as a middle school teacher. Chris is a millwright as well as an expert in many of their fields like hydraulics, snow plows, auto mechanics,...We would prefer to live simply and spend every day together.
Our children are two boys and two girls.
We have gardened, hunted, canned, and created our whole life. We began raising chickens and other barnyard fowl. 2021 brought us to some local farmers markets.
This blog covers all sorts of aspects of our life, but often relate directly to Homesteading.
Small Swaps, Big Impact: Easy Eco-Friendly Changes for Every Season
You don’t need solar panels, a compost toilet, or a total lifestyle overhaul to lighten your footprint. Most of the … More
Apple Season, the Lazy (Delicious) Way
September means our counters disappear under apples: ours, the neighbor’s overflow, whatever’s on sale at the stand down the road, … More
7 Steps for Back to School Success
Back to School, Through a Teacher’s Eyes: 7 Ways to Make It Easier on Everyone Back to school isn’t just … More
Foraging for Craft Supplies All Summer Long
Between the berries and the preserving, foraging for craft materials is honestly my favorite part of summer. It’s the quiet-hour … More
Too Much Garden, Not Enough You: A Real Talk Guide to Harvest Overwhelm
If you walked outside this morning, looked at your counters, and thought “Who did this to me?” Welcome. You’re not … More
Freezing Wild Berries the Right Way
I mentioned this method briefly in my summer foraging post, but it deserves its own space, because it’s genuinely the … More
Summer Foraging: Wild Berries, Craft Supplies, and the One Thing I Still Won’t Touch
Summer on the homestead means one thing on repeat: pockets full of berries, hands stained purple, and a side by … More
What Fills My Cup: On Hobbies, Balance, and Why the Homestead Isn’t Enough
Last week, we talked about everything homestead moms carry. The calendar, the meals from nothing, the cow vaccine and the … More
To the Woman Who Finds the Cow Vaccine and the Missing Socks: Happy Mother’s Day
There is no greeting card for you. Not really. The cards in the drugstore aisle show flowers and teacups and … More