Starting Seeds Indoors: Tips for a Strong Start

Have you ever stood in the seed aisle in February, dreaming of summer tomatoes and zucchini the size of your … More

Finding Balance: Homesteading and Self-Care (Without Burning Out)

If I’m being honest, “self-care” has never been my strong suit. I’m really good at caring for everything else—the garden, … More

A plate of salad with chunks of fried chicken.

Permission to “Cheat”

  Permission to “Cheat” (or: Why Bagged Salad Is Saving My Sanity Right Now) Let’s just get this out of … More

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Food Security Without Burnout: Freezer Prepping, One Thing at a Time

When we talk about food security on a homestead (or homestead-ish life), it’s easy to picture full freezers, color-coded meal … More

What I’m Working On This Week at Second Time Around Homestead

This week on the homestead looked nothing like the plan; and that’s real life. Here’s what I focused on and … More

Foundations First: A Gentler Way to Start the New Year

January has a way of making us feel like we need to fix everything at once: our homes, our habits, … More

A Sample Day

I have a friend who asks me sometimes what I have planned for the day, or how my day has … More

Help Publish Growing Up As Fairies

Please help support this project! I need these funds to hire an illustrator and to purchase and ship merchandising. As … More

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Daily Writing Goals

#Dailywritinggoals is really a marketing goal. I’m looking for 38 likes and 3 follows before the new episodes drop tomorrow. … More

Excerpt from our book series on Homestead Income

The following is an excerpt from our latest Kindle Vella series: How To Make Money On Your Homestead – Enjoy … More