As soon as I started listening to this second book, I immediately felt like an old friend was reading to me. Mr Fife has such an expressive voice for the different characters, but reads through the descriptions so smoothly that one can just slip into the scene and be immersed in the story. He is one of my favorite narrators!
Author: secondtimearoundhomestead
March Trope-ical Reading Challenge
but suffice it to say there are up to 13 Common Challenges for everyone to complete as they like, 2 specific team challenges, and a “required” reading book. Beyond that, you can earn points based upon the number of pages read.
Virtual Lucky Leprechaun Craft Fair!
Spring time is coming!! But while we are still stuck inside lets have some fun and do some shopping!! Get … More
How to start homesteading: 6 simple starting points
Chances are if you ask twenty homesteading families what the parameters are to be termed “homesteading” you get twenty slightly different answers. You need to develop your own answer to this. To me, homesteading is to make your home as self-sustaining as you choose, incorporating your land and your skills to be less reliant on others and stores. This will look different between you and I or myself and my friends. That’s OK. There is no “right” answer although there might be a lot of “wrong” ones. Your “right” answer is what works for you at any given time.
Winter Planning on Second Time Around Homestead
Life slows down a little on the homestead in the winter, at least there are fewer projects to be done outside and more time spent on the computer and at the kitchen table. Now is the time when dreams and goals move to the planning stage. Now is the time when projects are started by buying supplies or drawing out the layouts and designs.
Easy Homesteading Side Hustles (that anyone can do!)
There are a lot of side hustles that start out as a personal hobby or self-improvement and then are expanded to be profitable. Here is a quick list of ideas for you to hustle a little extra cash with very little work.
Fourth Week of January Reading Challenge Updates
While my intention may be to update my progress on Reading Challenges each week, I will definitely need your help to remember! Here are my updates for Week Four of January.
Easy Out-of-the-Box ideas for Valentines Day
Are you like me, and roll your eyes at all the commercials for jewelry and fancy dinners for Valentine’s Day? It’s like all the brand new cars with big red bows on them at Christmas time. Completely ridiculous for most people I know. So let’s talk about the gifts that really work!
Online craft and vendor fair!
Do some or ALL of your Valentine’s Day shopping in one spot!! Also, All these vendor’s made a donation to … More
Book Review of The Fire Within The Storm
Fire Within The Storm begins as a slow burn and rushes into a full bonfire. The book is full of detail and interwoven plot threads.