Three Things I have learned in the First Six Months of “Really” Homesteading

Every single time you have a day planned out so you can accomplish tons, something is going to come up that takes immediate precedence and you will work on that for the majority of your time and energy and only accomplish a bare minimum of your other plan.

July Accountability Time:

Did you succeed at your June goals?
I did fairly well. July has some lofty goals with actual steps, too.

The School Year Ended, Now What?

School is over, now what? Our short and long term goals for the summer.

Our First Year of Homesteading – Spring

What we have We have started seeds indoors with this greenhouse. (Full disclosure, if you follow the link I just … More

twelve year old boy tromping up an unplowed hill

Our first year of homesteading – end of winter

Our first year to try to be more sustainable and actually lay claim to the title homesteading and this Coronacation … More

Farmers Markets Vs Craft Fairs, what is the right venue for you?

You must know your audience to choose the right venue to sell at, will you make more money at a craft fair or a farmer’s market?

A happy couple hugging, but we can't see their faces.

Surviving your partner working out of town

It can be hard when your partner works away. Luckily my children are older now, I’m not sure how I … More

Finding Calm in the Chaos

Some days I feel like my life is under control, other days I feels immensely inadequate… Ever have a crazy … More

Working hard to grow our brand

Growing a brand and growing a business are closely related, similar, and very difficult. They would be both be made … More

Turning your hobby into cash

I once knew a guy who worked two evenings a week at a laundrymat to earn his “beer and pizza” … More