Tag: homesteading
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Five Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall Naturally 🍁
There’s something magical about the first hints of fall—the crisp air, the soft golden light, and the little changes around the homestead that tell you the season is shifting. While we’re still enjoying warm days, I’ve been finding simple ways to bring that cozy fall feeling indoors without candles or store-bought decor. Here are my Read more
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The Best Blueberry Lavender Lemonade Recipe
Even though the calendar says fall, the weather here has been holding onto summer with a warm, golden grip. The sun is still high in the sky, and the days are perfect for sipping something cold and refreshing. That’s why I decided to make this Blueberry Lavender Lemonade—it’s the perfect in-between drink, capturing the bright, Read more
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaf (with Muffin Option!)
Fall is here, and there’s nothing cozier than the smell of pumpkin baking in the oven. This pumpkin chocolate chip loaf is soft, moist, and packed with warm autumn spices. We couldn’t resist adding dark chocolate chips—but you can swap in any mix-ins you love, like white chocolate, nuts, or dried fruit! While the loaf Read more
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Bring Fall Indoors: 5 Simmer Pot Ideas to Make Your Home Smell Like Autumn
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fall to make your home feel cozy and welcoming. Simmer pots are an easy, natural way to fill your space with seasonal scents without candles. Bonus—they’re fun to make and customizable! Here are 5 favorite simmer pot combinations to try this fall. 1. Classic Apple Cinnamon 2. Orange Read more
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Starting Your Homestead Journey: What I Wish I Knew
Starting a homestead is exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes a little messy, but it’s also one of the most rewarding adventures I’ve ever embarked on (aside from becoming a mother). Looking back, there are a few things I wish I’d known before diving in, and I want to share them for anyone thinking about starting their Read more
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Homestead
When we first decided to start a homestead, I pictured peaceful mornings with ducks waddling through the yard, fresh eggs on the counter, and a garden that never failed me with abundance. Reality? Well… let’s just say it wasn’t quite that picture-perfect. Homesteading is rewarding in ways I never could’ve imagined, but it also comes Read more
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Cooking with Cast Iron: Why I Use It and How You Can Too
Cast iron cookware has been around for centuries, and for good reason—it’s durable, versatile, and simple to care for once you know the basics. On my homestead, my cast iron skillet is the pan I reach for the most. Whether I’m frying up breakfast potatoes, baking cornbread, or searing a steak, it gets the job Read more
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When the Weeds Outgrow the Flowers: Lessons in Patience from Homesteading, Motherhood, and School
This season, my garden is more weeds than blooms. At first, I felt frustrated—like I had somehow failed. I had all these plans for jalapenos, flowers, and herbs. I imagined baskets full of produce and bright blossoms lining the beds. Instead, I walk out there and see stubborn weeds standing tall, thriving in the spaces Read more
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The Messy Magic of August Motherhood
August feels like the hinge between two seasons — summer’s warmth still clings to the mornings, but there’s a quiet shift in the air. The days are a little shorter, the air a little softer, and the to-do list on the homestead starts to look different. The ducks and geese still splash in their kiddie Read more
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My Ultimate Gluten-Free Bacon Mac & Cheese with a Kick of Hot Honey
There’s nothing quite like a cool, rainy day to make you crave warm, comforting food. Today, with the temperature sitting at a cozy 75 degrees and rain gently tapping on the windows, I knew it was the perfect evening for one of my all-time favorite dishes — a creamy, cheesy, gluten-free bacon mac and cheese Read more