Tag: diy

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

Hands planting flowers in a garden.

Companion Planting: What to Grow Together (and What to Keep Apart)

Or: Which Garden Veggies Are BFFs… and Which Need to Stay in Separate Beds Raise your hand if you’ve ever … 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

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

Easy peasy homemade butter

Here’s an extra post, to go with last week’s bread making post. Nothing beats homemade bread except homemade bread with … 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

Orange toned scene looking from a porch out over a valley to mountain in teh distance. The words "Finding ways to sell your skills without leaving home (or only when you want to)"

Finding ways to sell your skills without leaving home (or only when you want to)

So, you’ve got skills. Maybe you can bake the flakiest biscuits this side of the Mississippi, stitch up a torn … 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