YAY! Fall is almost here! Boy oh boy, did I love the summer adventures with my kiddos! But, do they have to end? No! From forest adventures, to homesteading projects and homeschool "labs" year-round learning is definitely a thing! Do you summer school, whether your children are educated at home or enrolled in classes? Homeschool… Continue reading Year Round School
Category: Homesteading While in the Ministry
More Ministry Mush Helps
A day in the life on the Monday Morning (especially after a big Sunday.) So Monday morning rolls around and ugh.... life jump-starts back up with the 7-3, 9-5 and what have you; how do thousands of bi-vocational {OR tri/quad :-)} pastors and pastor's wives combat ministry mush? Here are 3 things that will help… Continue reading More Ministry Mush Helps
6 Things I Did to Reduce My Grocery Budget
6 Things I Did to Reduce My Grocery Budget In almost all my mom groups and homeschool circles, the number one talk is the rising cost of living! And of course, mothers are awesome, (and stay-at-home dads) looking for ways to embrace the rising costs and shave off extra expenses. While you cannot control gas,… Continue reading 6 Things I Did to Reduce My Grocery Budget
Garden Update
Grab a cup and chat will ya? While 2023 is not really what I would call a "homesteading year" in this current season of life, I will continue to provide a garden update and post like previous years as a personal blog. It IS SO worth it, even in rough growing years. Life's seasons have… Continue reading Garden Update
5 Things You Need to Check Out on Amazon Prime Day
Okay, so I am not one to post just for Amazon, buy honestly my phone has been flooded with back to school deals, bedroom furniture and so on due to Amazon Prime days. Today, I checked out a news story and the top news was Amazon Prime. Well, why not make a small post on… Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Check Out on Amazon Prime Day
Our Homestead: Summer Bumps
In the midst of this crazy hot mess, called life, the daily moments worth cherishing cling ever so close to my heart. With summer half over for the northern half of the US, it's a gentle reminder to hit the trails, paddle and get some extra fillets before winter or the 'hot spots' appear (AKA… Continue reading Our Homestead: Summer Bumps
Gardening 2023
Showers of blessings, showers of blessings we need! (Garden could use good a watering.) Photo by Sitthan Kutty on Pexels.com Life is full of priorities, isn't it? Yet, each decision on our time slots, that we choose to invest our time into takes from time towards something else. Although it is not rocket science, oh… Continue reading Gardening 2023
Roosters
Photo by Erik Karits on Pexels.com Roosters, Do I Need One? In short, no. If you are just raising chickens to produce eggs for the table or raise birds to be meat, a rooster is NOT needed. But aren't they beautiful? Photo by A. Aitar on Pexels.com Why should I get a rooster? Roosters are… Continue reading Roosters
85+ Summer Meal Recipes Ideas Under $1.25
85+ Summer Meal Recipes Under $1.50 Summer loving lunches and their recipes front and center please! Amazing food, affordable prices, and meal recipes that do not break the bank; that is a win win for any mom! So let's begin with this lengthy post. The prices listed are mentioned with regular prices, but prices vary… Continue reading 85+ Summer Meal Recipes Ideas Under $1.25
Dutch Oven Campfire Chicken Pot Pie: (Or quick oven easy option)
Dutch Oven Campfire Chicken Pot Pie Camping season is right around the corner! Woohoo! But with camping comes more great food, just made over the fire! Camping over the open fire is definitely an acquired skill. But, if you are familiar with cast iron, it is a skill that can easily be tackled! We love… Continue reading Dutch Oven Campfire Chicken Pot Pie: (Or quick oven easy option)