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

"What is Homesteading" against a background of a bag of dirt, potted plant, and a watering can

So, what is homesteading exactly?

If you’re new to homesteading or have heard the term tossed around but aren’t quite sure what it means, you’re … 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

🌱 Gardening & Growing

How to Start a Garden from Scratch (Even if You’ve Never Grown a Thing in Your Life) So, you’re thinking … More

A collage of homesteading images: gardening, sewing, chickens, and homemade bread.

Is Homesteading Just a Fad? A Fun Trend?

Why Homesteading Is More Than Just a Trend Spoiler: It’s not about cute chickens and Instagram-worthy fresh bread (well… not … More

Homemade bread – there’s nothing like it!

Making Bread Without a Machine Because sometimes, your hands are the best tools you’ve got. I’m going to let you … More

Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Gardening

Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Gardening It’s finally warm enough that almost all the snow has melted, and I’m itching to … More

Perusing Seed Catalogs with purpose – start small, succeed, expand

Regardless of the size of your garden, spending time outside, getting your hands in the dirt, and watching something grow … More

Today is publish day!

My most recent book is all about homesteading: How to Begin Homesteading – Start Small, Succeed, Expand! It even has … More

ARC Team is ready!

This is three short books in one, each focusing on a different aspect of becoming successful in Homesteading. This book … More