Ever have trouble sticking with things? Are you the Queen of the unfinished? Do you jump from project to project, never feeling satisfied about the outcome? I’ve been there, I think all of us have. I wish everything in life were as easy as a Mousetrap game. From the unfinished sewing project, to the [...]
6 Things That Kids Really Want for Christmas
December 10, 2011 By 8 Comments
The holiday season is in full swing and I don’t know about you, but the children’s lists are getting pretty long. Have you ever wondered what kids really want for Christmas? Here are a few thoughts…. Traditions Traditions are the glue that bind families together. As small as they may seem, children totally latch [...]
Decorate Creatively & Inexpensively for the Holidays with Fabric
December 6, 2011 By 3 Comments
I love homemade Christmas decorations, especially when they look fabulous! Those of you who know me personally are probably chuckling to yourself about now. Yes, it’s true that I’m not very creative. However, I love texture and color, so there’s hope for me. I’m also a “recovering perfectionist” so crafts that involved a lot of [...]
Weekly Wrap-Up: Tractor Supply, Third World Awareness and thought for a Simple Christmas
December 2, 2011 By 23 Comments
God has such an interesting way of teaching me about this homesteading life. Just as I begin to think I know a little something, He’ll show me a perspective that I hadn’t seen before. Coming through the “back door” of my life, through our adoption of three Ethiopian siblings 2 1/2 years ago, He has [...]
How to Winterize Your Home and Family
November 28, 2011 By 6 Comments
It’s that time of year again, time to winterize your home and family! Even before the turkey was on the table, my mind was thinking about all that needed to get done on this long holiday weekend. Barns need cleaned, tractor tires needed repaired and on the list went in terms of outdoor chores. As [...]
How to Deal with Toxic People During the Holidays
November 23, 2011 By 13 Comments
This is a re-post from Thanksgiving 2011. I think you’ll find it to be timely…. Life is funny. Take a look at this old Coke machine. Man, this brings back memories. When I was a kid, this is what they looked like. Notice the 5 choices (no diet by the way!)…and see the little box that [...]
Minimalist or Frugalist?
November 11, 2011 By 17 Comments
I love to read. If I could find the time to curl up with one good book after another, sipping green tea under my ragged quilt, forever and ever, I would. Back to reality…but despite my busy life as mom to 9, I constantly strive to feed my soul and mind with good books. You [...]
5 Steps to Make “Change” Work FOR You….Not Against You
November 9, 2011 By 7 Comments
Lifestyle changes take time. Change. Humans don’t like change. If not handled correctly, change can be very painful and regretfully unproductive. Yet, when change is gently implemented into our lives, true fulfillment and joy can be found. Such is the case with homesteading. Too much change at one time can be a recipe for disaster. [...]
The Alternative to Alternative Power: Lifestyle Changes
October 20, 2011 By 19 Comments
While we continually aspire to be “off grid” someday, every idea to use as little energy as possible is of interest to me! Photo credit While alternative energy i.e. solar, wind, geothermal, etc. are all the rage these days, I can’t help but wonder if using these methods is all it’s cracked up to be. [...]
How to Grow a Sustainable Source of Food Year-Round: Sprouts!
October 17, 2011 By 15 Comments
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