What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the word “homestead”? I initially picture a cute farmhouse with a barn, garden, and pasture of a few animals. Maybe a windmill, a few fruit trees, or even a hayfield. I imagine a place with 10-20 acres — big enough to house a handful of things, but not like the modern production farms. I see a property where Laura Ingalls would live. But thanks to the book The Backyard Homestead, my mindset is shifting.
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Do this before making a purchase
There is a green recliner chair in our home. I’m honestly not sure how old it is — it was left behind by the previous renters in the first house my husband and I lived in when we got married over 16 years ago. We took it with us when we bought our first house … Read More about Do this before making a purchase
Simple Meal Planning: Pasta Mondays (Alfredo Sauce recipe included!)
While a jar of Alfredo sauce is convenient, once you try this quick delicious recipe you might never go back.
Favorite finds at ALDI
In my search for balancing frugality with healthy, whole, organic foods, I’ve come to love shopping at ALDI.
How to create and maintain a sourdough starter
Sourdough is something that feels old-fashioned, home-grown, and grounding. And it’s actually much easier to create and maintain than many people make it out to be!
Salted Caramel Monkey Bread
Our family celebrates Snow Days with monkey bread for breakfast, and I finally created a recipe we like that doesn’t use canned biscuits AND doesn’t require the dough to rise.
