Ah, spring. That magical time when the mud finally starts drying up, the chickens remember how to lay eggs, and … More
Category: homesteading
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 Year-Round Homestead Tasks Checklist (So You Don’t Have to Do Everything at Once)
One of the fastest ways to feel overwhelmed on the homestead is to believe that everything needs to be done … More
Permission to “Cheat”
Permission to “Cheat” (or: Why Bagged Salad Is Saving My Sanity Right Now) Let’s just get this out of … More
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
School break is both prepping and catching up
I teach full time. I teach middle school full time, but I think any teaching is exhausting. There are tons … More
Bringing Green to the Gloom: Inside Winter Gardening
The days are shorter, the light is weaker, and the weather seems to have decided that gray is the new … More
Fall Garden Chores You Shouldn’t Skip
I know, I know. Once the air turns crisp and the days get shorter, it’s tempting to hang up the … More
Introducing the Second Time Around Circle
A Cozy Community for Makers, Homesteaders, and Upcyclers There’s something special about creating things with your own two hands — … More