What it Means to Live Holistically When we talk about living more holistically, it means to live more naturally. You are connecting your mind, body, and spirit, reducing waste, encouraging natural remedies, and improving your overall wellness. There are so many different ways to incorporate holistic living into your life, but here are some things…
This is a guest post. It is impossible to know when a disaster, either natural or man-made, is going to hit close to home. However it is possible to prepare for the worst before it actually happens by creating an emergency survival kit for your home and family. Luckily it’s fairly easy, although some effort…
Well January is here and there are plans to be made. Plans for the garden, plans for the homestead, plans for this website, plans for my family… I love January and its clean slate of new plans, don’t you? But first, a little look back on the past. If you follow me on Instagram, you…
Spring is a time when we clean our homes in depth. We get such a great feeling when the clutter and cobwebs are gone. However, many cleaning products are full of chemicals which are often both unnecessary and toxic. If you are looking for a healthy way to get your home in good shape without…
As the weather warms up, many of us begin to feel motivated to do a good spring cleaning in and around our homes. Spring cleaning is an essential part of clearing out the stuffy remnants of winter and making room for the new. There are a few misconceptions about spring cleaning, and it is important…
Zero Waste Home ~ By Bea Johnson The ultimate guide to simplifying your life by reducing your waste. Picture this; It is garbage day in your neighborhood. All your neighbors are scrambling out to the curb in various forms of dress: overalls and gumboots, housecoats, suits and ties, kids in school uniforms, but they are…
You planted several cucumber plants in your homestead garden, so you could enjoy them in salads and probably to can into a bunch of pickles. But you have more cucumbers than you think you’ll need. What do you do about it? How do you go about making use of excess cucumbers if you don’t want…
Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy…
This healthy and delicious carrot cake smoothie tastes more like a decadent dessert than a nutritious way to start the day. The natural sweetness of the orange and carrots are balanced by a trio of complementary spices, while a spoonful of homemade coconut whipped cream serves as the perfect finishing touch. Tip: For best results,…
Nature provides some amazing spring decorating options doesn’t it? And if you’re environmentally conscious or simply inspired by the outdoors (especially when it is supposed to be spring and there’s still a foot of snow on the ground! Anyone else feel my pain?!) there’s nothing better than bringing a bit of it indoors. I mean,…