A week ago we lost our beloved dog, Bandit. I've been thinking back on her life quite a lot since then and I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you about her. The earliest part of her story (that we know) is that she was found stuck in the mud by rescuers in the … Continue reading Mourning a Pet: Saying Goodbye to Bandit
The last couple of weeks one of my lovely stepsisters has been kind enough to share some of the produce from her garden with me. Yesterday I received some freshly cut microgreens and a fairly large container with microgreens that were still planted. She gave me a quick run down on how to harvest them, … Continue reading A Quick Run Down on Microgreens
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've been sick lately and only today really felt up to writing anything. As an American, when I saw the date, of course my mind went to the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th, 2001. Upon checking social media this morning I've seen many images saying 'Never Forget' and even some of those … Continue reading September 11th
This may seem like the exact wrong message from someone trying to live more simply, but hear me out. It's human nature to always want more. When you buy something, whether it's a new car or a new knickknack, it's always a really nice feeling for, what… like a week? Maybe two? After that, it's … Continue reading Why the “I Can’t Afford it” Mentality is Unhealthy
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
I just stumbled across this the other day, but I am very excited to try it. Despite all my plans and goals for creating a homestead, diy, and making things homemade, etc. this is one thing that genuinely never even crossed my mind. Making extracts typically involves soaking something in alcohol and spices usually require … Continue reading Making your Own Spices and Extracts
It's no secret that social media has skewed our perception of reality. In fact, people talk about it all the time. However, largely what I see commentary on is photoshop and flat-out lying (you may see these as one in the same). Perhaps you've come across those pictures that show someone seemingly on a hike … Continue reading The Fantasy of Social Media (An Opinion Piece)
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