I love gardening, and I know many people are gardening for the first time this year. I believe having a good garden planner is important. Especially for first time gardeners. However, I think most planners can be overwhelming, with too many pages and things to track. Therefore, with the first time gardener in mind, I…
What crops should you consider growing as a new gardener? That is a good question. Last year brought a lot of new gardeners, and this year is bringing even more. I hear from a lot of friends, who are new to gardening, that they don’t know what to plant. Especially in limited space. So, here…
I love gardening, and I know many people are gardening for the first time this year. I believe having a good garden planner is important. Especially for first time gardeners. However, I think most planners can be overwhelming, with too many pages and things to track. Therefore, with the first time gardener in mind, I…
What crops should you consider growing as a new gardener? That is a good question. Last year brought a lot of new gardeners, and this year is bringing even more. I hear from a lot of friends, who are new to gardening, that they don’t know what to plant. Especially in limited space. So, here…
I believe we need tradition now more than ever and family recipes are a great place to start. For me it starts with my Mom’s World Famous Zucchini Bread. Honestly, when the world around us seems crazy, gathering together and enjoying memories can be the best medicine. I believe in the fact that food can…
I love to cook with garlic. The problem is that no one in my house likes to eat garlic. So what is a mom and wife to do? Hide it in the form of garlic powder, of course. That is where growing and dehydrating my own garlic comes in handy. Benefits of Garlic: My Grandmother…
Have you ever thought about how many reusable items we throw away every day? I have, and in this post I am sharing Five Kitchen Scraps You Can Easily Reuse. I have become well known among family and friends for my frugal ways. They have seen first hand my tips and tricks for saving money…
One of the things that keeps me attracted to homesteading is having food security. The more we grow and raise ourselves, the less we are affected by events like a pandemic, weather, or political strife in regards to our food. But what if you live in the city or the suburbs? Well, let me share…
I have been using essential oils for about eight years now. I pretty much fell in love with them the moment I brought them into my home. About 2 years ago I was introduced to doTerra and I fell more in love. Then earlier this year I became a Wellness Advocate for doTerra. Today I…
Today I am giving a shout out to all the foster and adoptive families out there. I see your bravery and your struggles too. We often talk about the trauma and loss, but I am here to share another side of adoption. I am here to say to adoptive families – I see your bravery…
Seriously, what can moms do with picky eaters? Are you like me when you see how well other children eat? My biggest frustration as a homestead mom is probably having picky eaters. One of the things that attracted me to homesteading is as a way to provide organic food for our family. Unfortunately, I have…