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Category Archives: Simple Steps
We have a graduate!
Allow me to get a bit off the topic of this little blog and share some exciting news. Our oldest son graduated from our homeschool last weekend! We’ve been busy enjoying this special milestone with lots of friends and family. … Continue reading
Keys to Simplicity…Support
Last night I had the opportunity to hang out and do some handcrafts with some friends from my homeschool support group. The five of us are all pretty like-minded when it comes to learning skills, and preparing for an uncertain … Continue reading
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The Bottom of the Sink
Our house was built in 1950 and had experienced various additions and renovations over the years before we purchased it 13 years ago. The kitchen is small, but functional. Not only do we not have a dishwasher, we don’t … Continue reading
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Let there be light!
A year ago I was blessed with a complete Aladdin Lamp, and the components for at least one more. I had instructions, but it seemed a bit involved to get one going, so I put it on my “someday” list. … Continue reading
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Tagged Aladdin Lamps, faith, solar
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Recycle or Upcycle?
A week or so ago I read a great post about “Upcycling” over at the Lizzy Lane Farm blog. Although I didn’t know that it had a name, we have been working on doing more upcycling as part of our … Continue reading
Stuff
Stuff – my house is filled with it! I’d like to think that I own the stuff, but lately I’ve decided the stuff owns ME. In my effort to simplify, make things from scratch, etc., it seems like I have … Continue reading
Do the Next Thing
Lately I’ve felt overwhelmed with all that I long to accomplish on my homestead. Often I have to tend to other pressing things, and I’m not able to focus on my goals and tranisition to a more self-sustaining lifestyle. Confronted … Continue reading
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Chickens and Frugal Steps
Well, the girls are 3 weeks old now – time flies! They have entered the ugly stage, too. I also figured out that one of them is a boy – yep, I missed the little tuft of white feathers on … Continue reading
Another step on our journey…chickens!
After months of research and some persuasive conversations with my hubby, I am now the proud mama of 4 baby chicks. They are only 2 days old and too cute! I quickly realized by box/brooder is too small, so we’ll … Continue reading
More homestead steps…
It seems like I’m moving slowly these days. I’m feeling overwhelmed with all the things I want/need to do around here. Still haven’t got the 2nd raised bed in, but I did manage to get lettuce and spinach seeds planted … Continue reading
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