The Homestead

Building a Legacy

Building a Legacy

It's no secret that ranching & homesteading require a lot of work.  Sometimes there is an immediate return, but more often than not, there is a lot of labor, and...
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My 2024 Word for the Year: "ROOTED"

My 2024 Word for the Year: "ROOTED"

Fresh starts.  I absolutely love them.  I love Mondays, and new seasons, and I love the thought of a fresh start with a New Year.  Although I’m not a “resolutions”...
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2023...Setting Goals for the New Year

2023...Setting Goals for the New Year

2023….New Goals, Words for the Year, Fresh Starts… What’s your ritual? As I walked down our quarter mile long, dirt driveway and looked across our remote valley, across the miles...
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My Top 6 Favorite Ways to Naturally Support the Immune System (without breaking the bank)

My Top 6 Favorite Ways to Naturally Support the Immune System (without breaking the bank)

Let’s talk sustainability in health.  Of course, we strive to be healthy individuals in our daily life. Health plays a big role in why we do what we do. However,...
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How I Saved Over $2k On Groceries by Building a Sustainable Kitchen

How I Saved Over $2k On Groceries by Building a Sustainable Kitchen

How I Saved Over $2k on Groceries so far this year…even with the cost of inflation!   This year has just been a crazy, challenging year.  Throw in the rising...
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Going Back In Time

Going Back In Time

I’m going back in time! Who wants to come with me?!?! On our ranch/homestead, we’ve gone back in time by: …choosing to educate our children at home …choosing to raise...
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Finding God in the Garden: Seedlings in the Wind

Finding God in the Garden: Seedlings in the Wind

There are so many benefits to growing a garden   ̴ physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Getting my hands in the soil is good for me. Getting active in the garden is...
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"I can totally relate!" - When You Don't Fit Into the Homesteading Box

"I can totally relate!" - When You Don't Fit Into the Homesteading Box

“I feel like I can totally relate!” This message inundated my DM’s following the podcast episode. At the end of June, I had the joy of being a guest on...
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