A good forager can find something all times of year, and I do know some roots and things that I harvest in the winter and early spring, but I love this time of year mainly for the fresh fruits and flowers that can be found just everywhere. As I’m newly learning this particular bit ofContinueContinue reading “Rustic Berry Basket and Herbal Discoveries: A Homesteader’s Foraging Journey”
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Budgeting…
Yesterday, I talked about not wanting to over work for the corporation. Because lets face it, they don’t care if you have a life outside of work. They only care that you are there to make THEM money. Because without you, they can’t make money. And they make a lot of money on the pittanceContinueContinue reading “Budgeting…”
Saying ‘No’ to Overworking: Embracing Lists for Self-Care and Productivity
Does anyone else rely on lists to give them a bit of structure to their day? I am a big fan of lists, especially when life seems so overwhelming and when there are new routines. Whenever I start to feel like I’m falling behind and that the to-dos are piling up, I sit down andContinueContinue reading “Saying ‘No’ to Overworking: Embracing Lists for Self-Care and Productivity”
Climate Change and Homesteading: A Critical Perspective
This question is for those of you who live in the south, humid or otherwise. These heat waves are getting crazy. This morning, the youtube news is showing California burning. Now, California has always burned. To an extent. The trees and bushes are adapted to fire. But not these fires. These fires are now hotterContinueContinue reading “Climate Change and Homesteading: A Critical Perspective”
Living with Osteogenisis Imperfecta: My Daily Struggles and Triumphs
I mentioned in the previous post that I was “partially handicapped” and I know, technically you are either handicapped or not but in reality, for me, some days I am just fine. Some activities don’t cause me very much pain. I was born with a genetic defect called Osteogenisis imperfecta. Basically that means I haveContinueContinue reading “Living with Osteogenisis Imperfecta: My Daily Struggles and Triumphs”
Nettles- Practical and Free
Lightly raining and mild temps currently. Humid. Remind me to invest in a little weather station for my little spot here. I do like to keep those records since the weather service never gets it right out here. Male Nettle Female Nettle Jewelweed and Rider’s butt On Nettles: I’ve eaten the leaves in the past-ContinueContinue reading “Nettles- Practical and Free”
Transitioning to Minimalist Off-Grid Cooking: Challenges and Solutions
This is not my image, it was found floating around on the internet and on several Pinterest boards so If it is yours let me know and I will properly name it. One of the things I really have to get used to, and probably the most difficult things for me, to be honest, wasContinueContinue reading “Transitioning to Minimalist Off-Grid Cooking: Challenges and Solutions”
Homesteading Struggles: Starting Anew and Finding Motivation
Today is a beautiful day outside. Damp but not chilly. A bit humid. Lots of clouds with the sun occasionally peeking through. It has nothing to do with the picture I posted below. So what am I doing just wallowing in bed instead of using this day off from work to work on the homestead?ContinueContinue reading “Homesteading Struggles: Starting Anew and Finding Motivation”
