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Call me a redneck. Country bumpkin. A hick from the hills. Honestly, I’d say these are all compliments. I know most of these terms are considered derogatory. The way I look at it, I’d instead be considered any of these than a city slicker. But maybe that’s just me. I’m loving the country life! Loving…
I think I’m becoming more of a minimalist as I get older. Even though I’ve always loved simplicity and stillness, I now feel like I am living it in my late twenties. How would you simplify your life today? Simple but intentional. Slowing down and simplifying your life brings about a sense of balance. Being…
With a new school year underway, most of you are very busy. But to simplify your life is the last thing on your mind right now. What about slowing down? It was winter break, after all. But I have to disagree. If you want a simpler, more relaxed life, you can pursue it year-round. There is no better…
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…
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…
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….