Growing up, I always loved toasted marshmallows. I didn’t have them very often as a kid, so whenever I could get my hands on them, I would take full advantage. As an adult, my love for toasted marshmallows hasn’t gone away, but the corn syrup and other less than ideal ingredients do not agree with…
We’re officially in mid-winter and if you’re like me, you may be getting a little restless. Mid-winter is the perfect time to start planning your garden, as you can take your time and be intentional, all while being proactive. It’s best to start preparing early, so that you’re not inundated with gardening tasks come spring,…
Growing up – I grew up in a tiny town in Michigan, called Vermontville. My parents moved us out to the country because they longed for a more natural life. My dad at the time was a successful salesman and my mom was a stay at home mom. They bought ten acres and built a…
The Matriarchs “St. Francis of Assisi explains the creative process this way: the woman who works with her hands only is a laborer; the woman who works with her hands and her head is a craftswoman; the woman who works with her hands, her head, and her heart is an artist.” ― Sarah Ban Breathnach,…
Nothing is worse than going to do a load of laundry and finding out you’re out of detergent. A quick run to your local grocery store, will leave you with only a few options that are actually natural… if any. Plus, many detergent companies use greenwashing to make you think you’re choosing something that is…
If you live in a dry area, or you’ve left your wooden utensils to soak in water for too long, you may find that they have become sandpapery and dry. If you’re like me, you have a bunch of wooden spoons that you love, but sometimes neglect. They end up sitting on your counter looking…
We live in a time where everything is super accessible. We no longer need to knit our own sweaters, or make our own laundry baskets. And while the accessibility we have is a gift, we have lost something beautiful while getting here. The number of skilled artisans is slowly dwindling as handmade goods have been…
“Plants and animals don’t fight the winter; they don’t pretend it’s not happening and attempt to carry on living the same lives that they lived in the summer. They prepare. They adapt. They perform extra-ordinary acts of metamorphosis to get them through.” Katherine May It’s winter time, and for many of us, especially those of…
If you’re inspired to learn the art of wreath-making, all you need are a few tools and some foraged greenery. Follow these five steps exactly and you’ll have a professional looking wreath in a couple of hours. The Wreath-Making Tradition If you’re like me, growing up, making wreaths was something the matriarchs did–my mother and…
How many times have you daydreamed about living on the land and providing for yourself? Well, the truth is, most homesteaders aren’t 100% self-sufficient, especially modern homesteaders, who are all about connecting with others and living a balanced life. We’re here to help you brainstorm and bring your homesteading dream to fruition. This is your…
