Do you know what’s in your mattress? I sure didn’t, until we began a household detox process.Read More
The Best Nontoxic Mattress for Healthy Sleep
Essential Oil Recipes for Diffusing
Looking for solid essential oil recipes for diffusing?
The sky’s the limit when it comes to possible combinations, but I’m sharing a few ideas to get you started. Read More
37 Ideas for Your Family Christmas Countdown
By year three of our Family Christmas Countdown, it had already become a firmly established tradition.
Our oldest son, then six, talked about it all year long. I guess when you’re six, a three-year-old tradition adds up to half your life, and all of your remember-able life.Read More
I Need Your Help!
I’m eager to help you “get real”—with real food, real household products, and an honest, “real” lifestyle—and I need your help. Would you take just a couple of minutes to help me decide the best ways to do that, while reaching the people who are looking for my resources?Read More
Our Chickens Stopped Laying…And It’s All Our Fault
Our chickens stopped laying, and we couldn’t figure out why.Read More
12 Family Christmas Read Alouds
December is such a cozy time of year, perfect for a family Christmas read aloud. Or two. Or twelve! And if your family has yet to discover the magical tradition of family read alouds, this holiday season is the perfect time to start.Read More
Yankee Homestead Gift Guide 2019
Ready to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list? You came to the right place! I happen to be a fantastic gift-giver, and this great big homestead gift guide round up is filled with all my best ideas. Read More
30 Real Foodie Gifts Under $30
Looking for real foodie gifts for your favorite kitchen nerd? These simple kitchen tools will delight any real foodie on your gift list.Read More
How to Add Bluetooth to an Old Car
If you’ve ever wondered how to add Bluetooth to an old car, you’re not alone.
For years, my family and I have struggled through cable clutter, poor sound quality, and connection challenges. All in effort to play music, audiobooks, podcasts, and even phone calls over the stereo of our Bluetooth-less 2011 Honda Pilot.Read More
3 Homestead Books to Add to Your Library {& a Giveaway}
Do you love to read? I hope so, because I’ve got three awesome homestead books to share with you. And when I say “share”, I mean I am literally giving these books to a few lucky winners!Read More
