Tag: homesteadingjourney
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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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Surviving the Heat Wave: Homestead Life and Parenting in High Temps
Hey everyone! We’re deep in the middle of a serious heat wave right now, and let me tell you—it’s making homesteading and parenting a whole new kind of challenge. When the thermometer keeps climbing, everything feels harder, but life on the homestead doesn’t stop, and the little ones still need care and attention. So, how Read more
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My Embroidery Journey With Homesteading
Being a student and a mom living the homestead life means my days are pretty full—and honestly, sometimes a little crazy. Between school assignments, taking care of my kiddo during naps and bedtime, and all the work that goes into keeping up with the garden, animals, and projects around the homestead, free time feels like Read more