Warm autumn composition featuring coffee, pumpkins, and fairy lights on a knitted blanket.
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Decorating Your Home for Fall

Alright, listen up. You’ve got your pumpkin spice latte in hand. You’ve probably heard “cozy vibes” about 34 times today, and it’s time to accept it: fall is here. But here’s the thing—your home still gives off more “July heatwave” than “crisp autumn evening.” No worries, we’re going to fix that with some fall home…

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Homesteading Guide: Tips for Starting a Productive Homestead

Does starting a homestead from scratch overwhelming? Using this homesteading guide, you can return to the basics and overcome doubt and discomfort. Years ago, when I quit my job as a journalist, I fell in love with growing my food. You say that it was my gateway drug to homesteading! I quickly discovered a whole…

Homesteading 101: A City Girl’s Path to Self-Reliance and Health
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Homesteading 101: A City Girl’s Path to Self-Reliance and Health

What led a city girl from Springfield, Illinois, to start a homestead in the country? It was quite a journey. This is one homesteader’s journey from an unfulfilling job to a life of empowerment and abundance. My life has changed because I took control of it. You couldn’t have persuaded me a decade ago that…

Embarking on Our Homestead Journey: Transitioning from City Life to Self-Sufficiency
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Embarking on Our Homestead Journey: Transitioning from City Life to Self-Sufficiency

The word “homestead” has never crossed my mind. I always thought of gardening, raising cows, and running a store. Honestly, I had no idea what it meant to be organic or to grow and increase your food. Read more to learn how we started our homestead. This journey led us to build our homestead lovingly….