Moms are notorious for spending all of their energy and attention on the care of others. Add a full or part time job into the equation and it’s easy to get completely exhausted. Yet when you neglect yourself, you’re unable to give your all to others. You lose energy, motivation and enthusiasm. Self-help is important…
Hello lovelies, Today I am trying something a little new and I hope you enjoy it as much as I think I will. I have seen these types of posts around the blogosphere lately and have been wanting to try this format myself. I am linking up with Anne of In Residence and her guest host…
Many homesteaders either choose to homeschool or live so far off the grid that homeschooling is their only option. I myself believe homeschooling is a wonderful thing. Many people assume that when you consider yourself a homesteader, and you have kids, then that means you must homeschool. Related: 10 Myths and Misconceptions about Homesteading For…
The first day of school can be a scary thing. New teacher, new classmates, and new things to learn. And if it’s a completely brand new school, too, it’s that much more nerve-racking. You don’t know your way around or know anyone. It’s enough to make even the most confident child lose some confidence. It…
Are you worried about being evacuated? Are you wondering if you have the right things in order if you had to leave your home or homestead on a moments notice? I live in the province of British Columbia, which is currently in a provincial state of emergency due to wildfires. I feel for…
Warning! Pictures of cute kittens and kids ahead! I can not believe summer is already half over! Can you? Time sure does fly, and on that note, I have to share with you the latest addition to our homestead, four sweet little kittens! Last year, you may remember, we got our cat Isabelle (Izzy for…
A summer scavenger hunt is not only fun, they’re educational, too! It’s easy to get creative to make up your own, or modify any of these to make it fit for your area and the age of your child. For older ones you will want to make it harder and for younger children make it…
July Celebrations Corn Muffins Ingredients: (makes 12 muffins) 1 can (14.5oz) creamed corn 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 8 tbsp butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp white sugar 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp salt Method: Preheat oven to 450F and heat up…
Hello lovelies! Today I am going to share with you our Spring 2017 Homestead Tour video! I feel I have to warn you of a few things first though: I am a beginner with all the video making process so please be patient! I filmed this video using a selfie stick for the first time…
Sometimes we just want to get away from the homestead life for a little while, don’t you agree? But sometimes it can feel like there’s just not enough time to really get away, especially during those busy summer months full of building, gardening, preserving, animal husbandry etc. Or maybe we can’t go on a getaway…