I haven't shared a lot about my favorite past time! Its something I really love to do when I'm not having to do chores, or postponing my chores to do it. I grew up watching my mom sew, and she also pretty much made all of our dresses and her clothes. She's a craftswoman through … Continue reading Sewing area
the hideous wood stove
When my husband first brought me over to look at the house after "he" purchased it the first thing I saw when I walked in was this hideous wood stove with the most hideous brown wall behind it. I immediately wanted to punch my husband when he said he didn't want to get rid of … Continue reading the hideous wood stove
Backyard Haven
I am so excited for all of our projects. Sometimes it feels like we dont really get much done around here. Then, we have weekends where we knock out big projects! Just like that, we accomplish something we thought would never get done. Its a great feeling! Another thing that warms my heart and soul … Continue reading Backyard Haven
Homemade Sushi! Its so fun and easy!
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Introducing…
The new members of this family. Its like we adopted another set of fraternal twins. I swear. These brothers are so much like my twin boys its the most hilarious thing to watch. The mood around this house has been on the blue side, but its slowly transitioning thanks to them. Sometimes I forget that … Continue reading Introducing…
DIY Pallet Fence
I started our first garden this year, very late. It just kind of happened that way. We are not fully homesteading yet and its hard for me to get the things we want to do started all by myself. If you are reading this and you're homesteading alone with three toddlers I bow to you! … Continue reading DIY Pallet Fence
How to deal with the loss of a pet
If you came here searching for the answer, I apologize. I don't have the answer you may be looking for, as I am searching for it too. How do you deal with the loss of anything that is dear to your heart? I have been wanting to write of our recent loss, but just couldn't … Continue reading How to deal with the loss of a pet
It can be rough…
Living out here is no joke. It can be rough at times, can get lonely, be boring. I can admit that sometimes I don't want to be here. But then I think about my options, and it changes my perspective. I remind myself why I am here, how much I really love it compared to … Continue reading It can be rough…
Dogs on the homestead
Dogs. For centuries they have lived alongside man, earning their keep with specific jobs intended to make our lives easier. They have played an enormous role in our lives, and have since changed their roles more to companionship and less as helpers. Still, there are people out there that have a passionate love for those … Continue reading Dogs on the homestead
Here’s what we’ve been up to…
Its been such a long time since last I wrote here and I feel terrible about it. I don't have many followers (if i have any at all) but I promised myself that I would use this as a journal to document everything that we have done on our home and property. We have done … Continue reading Here’s what we’ve been up to…