I believe homesteading is really a community activity and to be a better homesteader myself, I need to learn from other people who have been there before and know what they are doing. In the spirit of community, I wanted to share with you today some of my favorite homesteading blogs. Some of these homesteaders…
Sometimes the best times are the simplest times. You and your family can have an old-fashioned Christmas by enjoying some fun holiday crafts. Here are five old-fashioned crafty Christmas decorations for your family to enjoy. #1 Paper chains Paper chains can be made year around. However, they’re particularly fun during the holidays. They’re a wonderful…
For generations, Halloween has been a holiday looked forward to by children. Who doesn’t like the opportunity to pretend to be someone (or something) else for a little while? However, the world has changed and safety is more of an issue than it was for your parents. While this doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate, it…
Easter and spring is a time of celebration and renewal. And since Easter is so close to Earth Day, it’s also a great time to embrace earth friendly practices. If you’re throwing an Easter party, you can make it a green one by having a zero waste party. Here’s how. #1 eVites. Invitations can be…
Kids can learn so much when they garden. Not just about the process of gardening either, but about life cycles, water conservation, tending to chores, following directions, and so much more. Gardening is such a well-rounded teaching tool not only for science, but also in life lessons. You will be surprised at just how much…
Have you ever been driving into town to stock up on supplies during the winter and suddenly the vehicle doesn’t feel “quite right”. Then your heart sinks as you realize you have a flat tire and your kids are in the back seat and gosh darn but it is cold outside (because it’s winter and…
Well January is here and there are plans to be made. Plans for the garden, plans for the homestead, plans for this website, plans for my family… I love January and its clean slate of new plans, don’t you? But first, a little look back on the past. If you follow me on Instagram, you…
Creating Holiday Traditions A tradition is something that a person or family does year after year. Traditions are often the one thing that stands out when an adult looks back on their childhood. They bring smiles to their faces and help them remember their family and where they come from. Holidays are one of the…
There are so many great things when it comes to gardening with kids. You can teach them science lessons and also many life lessons. But while gardening with the kids you want to take measures to also make sure they are safe. And removing pests from the garden can lead to some less than safe…
Earth day is April 22nd and is a day the entire family can enjoy and have some fun together. You can use this day to teach your children about caring for the earth.You could also join together and make a few earth day crafts. Here are a few Earth day crafts to consider. #1 Nature…