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…
Many individuals are searching for more natural, home remedies approaching colds and sore throats. Here are 9 natural remedies I use to help out with a sickness when I have it. 9 home remedies to use in aiding a cold and/or sore throat during any season. Colds and sore throats can put a real damper…
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…
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…
Have you ever been sitting around wondering what to do during a rainy day on the farm? Believe it or not, it was pouring down rain the other day here in Florida (shocker, I know) and I thought of 55 different activities for a rainy day. Here we go! 55 activities for a rainy day…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…