Cheap Garden Wins: How I Stock My Yard With $2 Zinnias and $3 Mandevilles People love to act like you need a fat wallet to have a pretty yard or a productive garden. Truth is, …
Homestead Life
Rooted in Grit, Grown with Grace
Let’s be real — homesteading isn’t all sunshine and mason jars.
It’s sore backs, dirt under your nails, and a list of projects that never ends. But it’s also the pride that comes from doing it yourself, growing your own food, and finding beauty in the simple things.
This is where I share real homestead life — the wins, the fails, the “what was I thinking?” moments, and the quiet victories that make it all worth it.
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How to Stretch a $10 Plant Into a Backyard Full of Food
How to Stretch a $10 Plant Into a Backyard Full of Food When you’re running a homestead on a budget, every dollar counts. That’s why I get downright giddy when I score a plant deal—like …
The Unexpected Blessing of Free Lumber & Bricks – Resourceful Homesteading
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: …
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 Make Money from Your Rural Retreat: Profitable Homesteading Ideas
Transform Your Passion for Homesteading Into a Thriving Business If you’re nurturing a passion for homesteading and looking to turn it into a profitable venture, your hobby farm holds more potential than you might realize. …
Furniture Ideas for Small Living: Space-Saving Solutions You’ll Love
Furniture Ideas for Small Living: Space-Saving Solutions You’ll Love Exploring furniture ideas for small living and tiny houses. Living in a small apartment, dorm, or tiny home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style or …
Your Guide to the Best New Recipes This Month
New Recipes Coming This Month in January 2025 This month, I’ve been cooking up a storm (literally and figuratively) and I can’t wait to share all the new goodies hitting the blog. With cozy flavors, …
Love Sincere Scribbles? Win in Our Refer-a-Friend Cash Contest
Spread the Word, Win Big! Sincere Scribbles’ Refer-A-Friend Cash Contest Hey there, peeps want to win in our new $100 cash contest? It’s time to crank up the excitement over here at Sincere Scribbles. We’re …
Stores Closing in 2024: How to Start Preparing for Self-Reliance
Stores Closing in 2024: A Sign of the Times This year, 2024, has brought with it an unsettling trend with stores closing left and right. Big-name retailers filing for bankruptcy and shutting their doors are …
Clearing Land Made Affordable: Tips and Tricks
Breaking Ground: Tools and Strategies for Clearing Land on a Budget If you’re tackling the challenge of clearing land on a budget, brace yourself. It can cost a small fortune if you’re not strategic about …