Homesteading is an active, busy lifestyle. There are a lot of balls in the air at any given moment. Those many chores – whether they are passions or necessities – can easily become daunting. Beat that homestead overwhelm with good planning. Create a Planning System We’re all different. No one planning system fits everyone. Learn …
It seems like all you hear about all winter anymore is “hygge.” What’s hygge? Hygge is a Danish concept of living a cozy life, enjoying the simple things, and good food. Think comfy blankets, lots of candles, books, thick wooly socks, and comfort food. While this is usually a winter concept, check out these 10 …
A yearly garden journal is one of the most effective tools any gardener can keep. Properly maintained a garden diary, keeps track of frost dates, harvests, weather patterns and more that are unique to each garden and help with planning and improvement year after year. A beginning gardener tends to experiment a lot as they …
Gather steam, resources, and focus on long-term success in your intentional lifestyle by setting simple living goals with this easy and doable approach A new year offers us a fresh start. So does a new day, honestly, but many of us use New Year’s Day to hit a reset button for good reason. Skip the …
Life gets hectic. It gets stressful, and it gets cluttered. Organizing your home can be overwhelming, but thanks to these Organizing Hacks for the New Year, it doesn’t have to be. Check out these great ideas for organizing your home, your garden, your kitchen, and start off the New Year right! Organizing Hacks on the Homestead …
Even in our digital age many people still use cash for certain things, like groceries, gasoline and clothes. It’s a great way to stay on budget, but there are challenges too. Keep track of your cash with this lined zippered pouch tutorial. Our family has used the envelope system since before Dave Ramsey made it …
Meal planning is more than just making a list of recipes. Learn how to make a simple 14-day plan that your family will love! Everyone has those crazy times of life. It might be for just a few days or a week, or it could be for much longer depending on what the source of …