DIY Distressing Furniture
Distressing furniture doesn’t mean your furniture is feeling panicked. It’s a term used to describe the process of making furniture […]
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craft, home, kids
Toddler Homestead Chores
Having regular chores was simply part of life growing up on my family’s urban farm. Everyone in our family, both
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green living, harvest, kids
Snowy Homestead
Portland’s cold weather kept us housebound for several days. Time seemed to stop as the days went on and on,
High Desert Family Vacation
Every summer we flock to the high desert country around Bend, Oregon, for our version of a family vacation. After
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bikes, green living, kids
A Year of Motherhood
Why haven’t I started my indoor seeds yet? Because I have been too busy celebrating a year of motherhood with
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kids, traveling
More of the same, please
This has been a year of nesting, growing our family, expanding the garden, sinking our roots deeper down into our
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design, home, kids
Homestead Baby Care
Adding a baby to the homestead has presented new challenges in our quest to live simply. When it comes to
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craft, frugal, green living, kids
DIY Baby Chick Costume
A few weeks ago, I spotted this adorable baby chick costume on Etsy and it sealed the deal: Juniper has
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craft, kids
Butternut Squash Soup (for Baby too!)
Butternut squash has to be one of the most versatile vegetables on the planet. It’s great as a main dish,
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harvest, kids, recipes
June in Review
June was the first month that I finally felt like our homestead was back in full swing after being away