Today is September 23rd, 2019, and that makes it the first day of Fall. I realize that not everyone lives in a location that showcases the traditional signs of the changing seasons, but around here it certainly does. Autumn is definitely my favorite time of year and this will be the first one with Ricky … Continue reading The First Day of Fall
Yesterday I did something completely outside of my comfort zone. We've been meaning to pull out the carpet in our dining room because it's just terribly stained. Truly beyond saving. We had previously pulled up one of the corners and could see there was wood underneath that looked similar to what was in our hallway. … Continue reading Don’t be Scared to Try: Pulling up Carpet Edition
I think we all go through periods in our life when we feel high energy, motivated, and inspired. Then there are the times when we're distracted, tired, and even depressed. I've also noticed there are times when I'm motivated in certain aspects of my life, but not others. Like I want to put all my … Continue reading Staying Motivated through your Sadness
I've written about my yearning to declutter before and I am happy to say I am now in the midst of just that. Slowly, but surely my desired aesthetic is coming to life in my home. I was looking at my dining room and feeling pleased with the progress I had made. I then started … Continue reading Simplifying your Life isn’t Just About Stuff
The time has come for me to fully step into this new role. I have a home that needs tending to and I am it's primary caretaker. My husband, Ricky, and I discussed this lifestyle fairly early on in our relationship. Up until that point, I had never seriously considered staying at home. In this … Continue reading The Birth of a Homemaker
The Vegan Homesteader 