Tomatoes and cucumbers are coming in, and we recently harvested our red potatoes. It is July on our small, newbie, homestead! I normally share a few thoughts from Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot on Fridays, but today I honestly haven't had a chance to read the chapters and compose a post. This … Continue reading Homestead Update || July 2021
Category: Simple Living
Simple June Blessings
Sometimes I wish that time could stand still. Perhaps you know what I mean. My children are growing like weeds, and I want to do all that I can to enjoy them. Each day they are marching closer to independence, and I simply love being a mama of littles. I'm trying to soak them, and … Continue reading Simple June Blessings
Caught Between Simplicity and Social Expectations
Yesterday was overcast, with a sprinkling of showers here and there. My thirsty garden appreciated it greatly, and so did I. By the end of the day the rain had passed on, and my younger children greatly enjoyed helping me harvest onions. I enjoyed their laughter while snipping off heads of calendula before heading back … Continue reading Caught Between Simplicity and Social Expectations
May Homestead Update + Giveaway Winners
(Our Sadie girl is looking super cute thanks to my daughter's photography skills!) Happy Monday, ladies! It is getting warm around here, and I must say this is one of my favorite times of year. Oh, the flowers are so lovely! Flowers are one of my favorite things ever, and seeing them in bloom everywhere … Continue reading May Homestead Update + Giveaway Winners
Backward Thinking…Why Do We Want Bigger Homes and Less Land?
On Sunday, most of my family and I traveled through Tennessee and into Kentucky to visit the sweetest farm and home to Silly Goats Soap Co. It was a totally unexpected continuation of our decision to start a small dairy goat herd on our five acres of land. We returned home with two adorable Lamancha … Continue reading Backward Thinking…Why Do We Want Bigger Homes and Less Land?
One Year Review Since Finding Our Homestead
I was discouraged. Stores were locked down, we had a neighbor very disgruntled with our dog, and my mountainside gardening attempts were not working out as I had hoped. We had just been outbid on a thirty acre property (which really, was for the best), and as much as I loved our cabin we were … Continue reading One Year Review Since Finding Our Homestead
Bringing Home Our Lamancha Doelings
We are so excited over here, guys. Our lamancha goat doelings were finally ready to leave their mama, and we picked them up yesterday! My husband has been all for getting goats for as long as I can remember, but I've been hesitant. I didn't think I ever cared to try goat's milk, so why … Continue reading Bringing Home Our Lamancha Doelings
Welcoming Spring on our Small Homestead
Spring blessings to you! The weather is warming up in our neck of the woods, and it is so nice to welcome spring! We personally believe this is the beginning of the year according to our Creator, and it is so nice seeing everything come back to life! This is the first early spring that … Continue reading Welcoming Spring on our Small Homestead
An Abundant Mentality
While getting ready in my bathroom this morning, I had to pull up on the door really hard to make it close. My husband spent Monday trimming two of our windows, but there are many left to go. The back of our house is still a shade of pink, while the rest is a fresh, … Continue reading An Abundant Mentality
A Weekly Glimpse into Our Home || 1st of 2021
Dear friends, I hope you have had a lovely week. It has been a rather ordinary week over here, but there is such goodness in the ordinary, isn't there? I thought I'd give you a short rundown of what we've been up to. Homemaking and teaching have taken up the bulk of my time, which … Continue reading A Weekly Glimpse into Our Home || 1st of 2021
Our Homestead Goals 2021
Friends, I hope you've had a lovely weekend and are stepping into the week with joy! We have so much to be thankful for. My husband and I were able to sneak away a couple of days ago to finish up shopping for our son's 11th birthday next week. It was so much fun! My … Continue reading Our Homestead Goals 2021
A Slow and Simple January
We have enjoyed a slow and simple January in our home, and it has been absolutely perfect. Not that our home life is "perfect," but it is pretty wonderful. I'm determined to make my home a sanctuary from the outside world. I want to combat the noise with the good and the lovely. The Lord … Continue reading A Slow and Simple January
How to Start Seeds Indoors + I’d Love to Send You Some Seeds!
Ah, it's almost time to start some seeds!This is one of my favorite times of the year. Planting a garden represents so much hope for the future!Last year was the first time I had a decent seed starting set up, and I would love to share it with you! It was simple, inexpensive, and a … Continue reading How to Start Seeds Indoors + I’d Love to Send You Some Seeds!
Give Me Your Desires
This world is a confusing place, isn't it? I must admit that I've had trouble navigating my thoughts this year. There are times that I've felt very downtrodden. I'm sure many of you can relate.During this time (and always, really) I want to walk in God's will for my life. I know that safety is … Continue reading Give Me Your Desires
The Beauty of Living Slowly
Slow living used to be such a foreign concept to me. As most moms are, I was busy. We added another child to our home every two or three years, and my days were full. But as time passed by, I started to feel like something was missing. Sure, I spent time with my husband … Continue reading The Beauty of Living Slowly
Enjoying Our Renovation Journey
Looking out the window, I see a small open field. A downed tree juts into the grass, sticking out of the wood line like a sore thumb. One more thing to clean up, but thankfully our children enjoy playing on it's branches. Near the back of the open expanse, I spot the few trees we … Continue reading Enjoying Our Renovation Journey
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 4
Read Part 1 of our story here.Read Part 2 of our story here.Read Part 3 of our story here.When we settled into our little cabin, I felt peace. I fell into full nesting mode, and prepared for our ninth blessing to be born. I also grieved our firstborn going away to college. I'm sure some … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 4
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 3
Read the first part of our story here. Read the second part of our story here. The day dawned early. I crawled out of bed at my mother in law's home, my pregnant body still sore from the long ride to Georgia the day before. But goodness, was I ever hopeful. We were going to … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 3
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 2
Read the first part of our story here.When we moved to South Carolina, I was scared and nervous. Yet, I was clinging to the hope that God had brought us to it, and He would bring us through it!I encountered culture shock when we moved. While in Georgia, we had really cut down on our … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 2
Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 1
Simple living. Back in 2012, this concept wasn't even on my radar. Now, this is the type of lifestyle I want most of all. I'd love to take some time to share our story with you. I like to hear about the journeys other families have embarked on, and so I thought y'all might care … Continue reading Our Journey towards a Simpler Life || Part 1
