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Planning a garden for this year? One of the most important things to plan and have set before you even break ground is a garden timeline.  Freeze dates, seed starting dates, planting dates, harvesting dates..... so many dates to keep track of! In this episode, I go...

If you are looking for placing to start in your simple living journey, this   will help! I cover 5 ways your can start being more self-sufficient and boost your family's food supply starting today.  Dreaming of Having a Vegetable Garden this year? Grab the Your Dream...

We just got a flock of chicks! Join me as I discuss how it is going for us so far, what you need to get started, and how you can take finally take the plunge yourself. Episode Show notesWe purchases 8 chicks from the feed store. The breeds we bought were: Golden Laced...

Join me in this episode where I talk with Krista from Knitsy Knits all about knitting!  Learn how to get started knitting this winter.  Krista and I discuss her career as a professional knitter, how to get started, why knitting is not just a seasonal hobby and some of...

Whether it is deep cleaning your house before decorating, or cleaning for that holiday party you are hosting (and cleaning up afterwards), cleaning seems to be something that is done a lot more during the holidays. In the episode, I talk about how to make three super...

Christmas Decor does not not have to be crazy expensive.  In my opinion, the best holiday decor can be found right your your own backyard.  The possibilities are endless if you know what to look for.  Check out this short and sweet episode for some natural and classic...

Do you and your family make time to sit down and enjoy meals together?  Sometimes when I talk to people about cooking from scratch, their very first obstacle is how to even start eating as a family! If this is you and you struggle with getting everyone to the dinner...

It is finally fall time and the summer garden is winding down. Before you completely turn to your indoor, winter chores and duties for the season, there are a few fall garden duties that you should consider now that will make your life a lot easier next spring.  Check...

September is a transition month in our home, when we start to move our focus away from the garden and food preservation to more inside the house. This is how seasonal living works for us. Spring to Summer is heavy gardening, August - September is food preservation,...