There are so many individuals realizing that you don’t have to immediately turn to Big Pharma the moment you come down with a runny nose, or common cold. While I do believe modern medicine has its place, I don’t believe it should always be what we immediately turn to in the case of a common…
Homesteader or not, rainy days happen and most of us find ourselves having no idea what to do. As a new mama, I feel that way more often than I used to! SO – Have you ever been sitting around wondering what to do during a rainy day on the farm? Here are more than…
Harvesting my luffa sponges was a bit of a confusing endeavor. I read so many “How-To” articles and felt they were pretty misleading in ways. The truth is these little cucurbits and their gourd family is bewildering! I’m going to explain to you what I’ve learned about harvesting luffa sponges. I’ll also let you know how I did…
Simply Earth Essential Oils have changed my approach to clean living and oils in general. Every time I asked around about oils, people always recommended multi-level marketing companies. The problem? They were way too expensive. Eventually, I found a few Simply Earth Essential Oil reviews. It was a total game-changer. This post does contain affiliate…
Do you live in a big city but still have an interest in homesteading? You don’t have to have 10 acres of land to start homesteading, homemaking and working towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. Here are 10 ways to start homesteading today, wherever you are and with however much land you have (or…
The unfortunate part of looking for a flea and tick spray for your yard is they’re often loaded with chemicals. I’m going to tell you about a plant-based, chemical-free flea and tick yard spray that is safe for you, your children and your pets (and smells wonderful!). *Disclaimer: I am not nor have I have…
Holiday traditions are passed down from family to family throughout the years. But what if your family doesn’t have any traditions? I come from a family lacking of proper traditions and that got me thinking. Why not start my own? We don’t like to blow a lot of money during the holidays if we can…
Have you been meaning to declutter your home? The holidays are coming and I bet stress is already creeping slowly back into your life. If all the holidays do is remind you of all that junk you meant to get out months before, then this six-week challenge is for you. A six week guide to…
Are you ready to learn how to have a frugal holiday season? I can’t believe we’re already getting to the time of year where little pumpkin candies are popping up and Christmas lights are on display. 4 frugal holiday tips for achieving a frugal holiday season (so you can enjoy the holidays)! The world revolves…
In honor of mother’s day coming up, we’re going to talk about how homesteading can make you a better mother. This isn’t a “how-to” or “DIY” post. Hell, it might not even be a considered a homesteading post. For now, we’ll call it a “Mama’s Empowerment” post because I think that’s enough. How homesteading can…
Many of our lives have been completely turned upside down, inside out – you name it – over the last couple weeks thanks to the outbreak of COVID-19. Focusing on your mental health right now is more important than ever, although always extremely important. These are a few things I do and you can do,…
Here are 20 self-sufficient things you can learn to do while socially distancing yourself under the COVID-19 quarantine! BONUS: These are all accessible whether you have land or not! 20 ways to get closer to self-sufficiency while quarantined in your home. What better time is there to practice self-sufficiency than when you’re under a COVID-19…
February 14th marked the 4th year on our homestead and, rightfully so, I’ve decided our word for the year (and every year) is GROWTH. It’s so nice to look back at these posts and see where we started and how far we’ve come. See? I told you – GROWTH. All about my 4th year on…
When you have so much going on, you just have to do whatever works. I’m going to explain to you how to stay organized even when you have so much going on! 4 different ways I use planners to organize my everyday life for optimum efficiency. I work a job 32 hours a week, run…
Decluttering my yard/outside the house is not something I ever realized was important until I got bored one day and tackled my shed. After that, I spiraled from there, really. What better time to have a completely decluttered shed, yard, etc. than before spring season hits? 5 quick tips on how to declutter your homestead…
Let’s face it, homesteading isn’t always cheap. Here are a few ways you can cut costs no matter what type of homestead you’re on (with the exception of small, apartment homesteading). 8 ways to cut costs while running a homestead. My husband and I wracked up an unbelievable amount of debt when we started homesteading….
Another year has come and gone, another Thanksgiving blogging and another Thanksgiving on my homestead. This lifestyle has provided me with so many opportunities to grow, learn and understand. I started thinking that surely I couldn’t be the only one. As a “thank you” to this homesteading community, I’ve asked all the homesteaders I’ve come…
I’ve had a few people ask me over this last year to write about mental health and homesteading. I’ve been interested in writing on this subject but never did. I don’t have any proper medical training so it honestly would’ve all been guesswork and research. I try my best to write about things I’ve experienced…
I think it’s a common misconception that in order to homestead you must “have it all” – the goats, chickens, ducks, pigs, rabbits, etc. I thought if I didn’t have animals, gardens, things fermenting (or molding) in the kitchen then I just wasn’t doing it the right way. I’m downsizing my homestead and I’m not…
Homestead burnout is real, folks, and self love can help! I decided I should be kinder to my mind (and my body) and compile a list of things I can do after a hard day on the homestead. If you’ve been there, I hope you find these ideas useful! 14 ways to practice self love…
I’m constantly trying to think of ways to get closer to self-sustainability through our homesteading lifestyle. The next step is to actually do those things! If you’re homesteading and need guidance towards self-sustainability, here are 19 ways to achieve your goal. I’ve done a lot of the things on the list below. Some others are…
Before we start, I want to make it clear that I have not achieved zero waste and, compared to some, I am still a beginner. Not many of us can wake up one morning and decided that we’ll be zero waste all of a sudden. If you’re wanting to become a zero-waster, I invite you…
Do you know how many uses there are for a luffa sponge? When I started harvesting my sponges, I had no idea what to use them for. Here are a few uses for luffa sponges. How to use your luffa sponges after growing harvesting them. Luffas are versatile vegetables to grow with many uses. You…
It’s a huge misconception that you have to start decluttering/downsizing RIGHT NOW to live more intentionally TOMORROW. This is not true. I REPEAT: THIS IS NOT TRUE. I started practicing intentional living when I started homesteading three years ago with these 8 things. 8 ways to live more intentionally, starting right now, wherever you are….
Decluttering your life almost seems like the latest fad that people are starting. Honestly, I’m not too into fads, but I think it’s a great one if that’s what it is! Here are a few great things to get rid of to start decluttering your life right now. 22 things to start with first when…
There’s no reason to completely let your zero waste guard down when it comes to stuffing those stocking this Christmas. Here are 9 great Zero Waste Stocking Stuffer Ideas to get your eco-friendly juices going! 9 ideas for zero waste stocking stuffers for a greener Christmas. Car Coasters I was really happy when I found…
Did you know that maintaining an eco-friendly home and reducing chemicals in your home can help with environmental anxiety? Here are a few ways in my home that I “go green” every day. How to reduce chemicals in your home and go green today. When I finally “came to” and realized the damage human beings…
Michael Pollan said, “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.” I’m the co-owner of an acre and a quarter of land on the search for simplicity and farming for freedom. Born and raised in Florida, I was fortunate as a young girl to have a mother…
There are multiple steps you can take to say no to plastic waste. Today, I want to tell you how I fuel my fire and how I’m taking steps to reduce my carbon footprint. 5 ways to say no to plastic and start minimizing waste in your life today. For a long time, I turned…
I’ve been at this lifestyle for almost 3 years now and, I have to admit, I’ve taken a few breaks. I don’t mean taking a break as in neglecting the animals and letting them fend for themselves. 3 different types of breaks to take when homesteading, why and what to do. As a beginner, I…
I love seeing stories and reading blogs of people who reduce waste in their home to almost zero. Here are a few, simple things that you can start doing today to reduce waste in your home! 5 super simple ways to reduce waste in your home today. I will admit, it seems close to impossible…
