sustainable living, homesteading, sustainable homemaking
Gorgeous, unique and practical….this is the year for the hand-crafted gift! Gorgeous hand-made soap from Leanne’s…naturally. I don’t need to remind anyone that money is tight for just about everyone this year. Growing numbers are out of work with little prospect for employment at this time. Christmas will be very lean for many and you [...]
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 [...]
What is the Harvest moon and what does it have to do with the modern day homesteader? Native American Indians named each of the 12 full moons each year. The Harvest moon is the full moon that is closest to the autumn equinox. This takes place September 11-12. The shorter-than-usual time between moonrises around the [...]
It’s a tradition with us. When the big kids go off to school, my homeschooled kids and I take a couple of field trips…. Every school year, our lives seem to look just a bit different. This year, we have several “shifts” of school-age children. The first shift gets on the bus first, then second [...]
Regardless of the season, my kitchen counter top seems to be a reflection of what I’m busy with! I just love the smells and activities of my summertime kitchen. Strewn across my counters are various homegrown vegetables that have been picked with my children’s tiny hands. Canning jars and lids are here and there, remnants [...]
The reasons we celebrate life vary from family to family and faith to faith, but one thing remains constant among us…. celebrations enrich our lives. Photo credit What does it mean to celebrate? Let’s look at a working definition, derived from various dictionaries: To observe a day or commemorate an event with ceremonies or festivities. [...]
The big day had finally arrived- Hailey’s wedding day! Getting everyone dressed was so much fun, the adrenaline was pumping through everyone’s veins like crazy! There’s just something so exciting and special about a family member getting married. The little boys had nagged me all week about when they could put on their tuxes. We [...]
Ever done a “DIY” floral package? It’s a great way to save money and include special friends and family into the wedding plans! Several months ago, Hailey told us that she had decided to purchase a DIY floral package for the wedding. Insightfully, she felt it would be fun to include a few special ladies [...]
Talking to your kids about sex doesn’t have to be difficult. With a few tools and pointers, you’ll be a pro! Talking to our children about God’s plan for sex and children is a conversation we approach with great fear and trembling. Not because we are afraid to have the conversation, but because it’s such [...]
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