The Unexpected Blessing of Free Lumber & Bricks Homesteading isn’t just about what you grow—it’s about what you make do with. People think it’s all gardens, animals, and fresh eggs, but let me tell you: …
September 2025
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The Truth About Living Small: Life Inside a Packed Mobile Home
The Truth About Living Small: When Your Mobile Home Is Packed With Life (and Stuff) People love to romanticize “tiny living.” You see it all over Instagram—minimalist homes with spotless counters, two mason jars on …
Why I’ll Always Feel at Home Near Water – Finding Peace in Florida’s Waters
Why I’ll Always Feel at Home Near Water There’s something about water that feels like it holds me together when the rest of the world tries to tear me apart. I’ve never been one to …
Burnout in the Kitchen: 30+ Years of Cooking, Cleaning, and Still Nobody Helping
Burnout in the Kitchen: 30+ Years of Cooking, Cleaning, and Still Nobody Helping Let me tell you something nobody likes to say out loud: homemaker burnout is real, and it is ugly. I’ve been running …
Homestead Remodeling Journey: Fixing Water, Rebuilding the Bathroom, and Planning the Kitchen
Homestead Remodeling Update: Tackling Water Issues, Bathroom Fixes, and Kitchen Dreams Finally Making Progress on the Remodel I’ve been trying to get my ex, Matt, out here for years with no luck. If you don’t …
Homestead Summer Update: What’s Growing Strong and What Didn’t Make It
Homestead Summer Update: What’s Thriving (and What Didn’t) Every season has its wins and its losses, and this summer has been no different on the homestead. Some plants are thriving and showing off, while others… …
Homestead Update: New Food Plants & Seeds for the Future
The garden’s always shifting, growing, and teaching me patience. This week I made some big additions to our little homestead system, and I’m feeling both excited and grounded about what’s coming. First up, I brought …
How to Use E-Gift Cards in Real Stores and Gas Stations
If you spend any amount of time online, you’ve probably noticed how easy it is to earn e-gift cards these days. Between online surveys, product testing, beta testing, and focus groups, they can stack up …
Dijon Caesar Roasted Drumsticks (Easy Baked Chicken Recipe)
Some days I don’t want fussy. I want dinner that feels like I actually cooked but doesn’t chain me to the stove all night. These Dijon Caesar drumsticks? That’s the sweet spot. The marinade is …