Pull up a chair, friends. It’s early October, which means two things: the leaves are doing their thing, and if … More
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Small Swaps, Big Impact: Easy Eco-Friendly Changes for Every Season
You don’t need solar panels, a compost toilet, or a total lifestyle overhaul to lighten your footprint. Most of the … More
Foraging for Craft Supplies All Summer Long
Between the berries and the preserving, foraging for craft materials is honestly my favorite part of summer. It’s the quiet-hour … More
What Fills My Cup: On Hobbies, Balance, and Why the Homestead Isn’t Enough
Last week, we talked about everything homestead moms carry. The calendar, the meals from nothing, the cow vaccine and the … More
To the Woman Who Finds the Cow Vaccine and the Missing Socks: Happy Mother’s Day
There is no greeting card for you. Not really. The cards in the drugstore aisle show flowers and teacups and … More
What Homesteading Taught Me About Patience
I am not, by nature, a patient person. I want to say that upfront, because most writing about patience — … More
The Good Neighbors: A Beginner’s Guide to Companion Planting
Gardens, it turns out, have a social life. The way we tend to picture a vegetable garden: tidy rows, one … More
Cooking from the Pantry: Real Meals for Busy Homestead Days
There’s a particular kind of homestead day that ends with you coming through the back door at six o’clock, boots … More
Seasonal Homesteading: Planning the Year Before the Year Plans You
Every January, the seed catalogs arrive and homesteaders everywhere get a little dangerous. You know the feeling. It’s cold outside, … 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