Every Winter, as we sit in our cottage with rain running down the front windows and wind whistling under the front door, I tend to struggle with seasonal depression and discontent. I mean, the reason we purchased this home was…not exactly the house itself. I remember saying things back then like “You can do anything…
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Living in the country: 10 things I’ve learned
If you would have told me as a kid that in my 30’s I’d be married to a farmer (for 16+ years!), homeschooling my kids, living in the country, raising animals, Christmas trees and tending a large garden, I would have told you you were…
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Tips for dealing with homesteader burnout
Homesteading is a beautiful way of life, full of simple pleasures and tangible rewards. It takes us back to our roots and can be infinitely better for our health; reasons why so many people have gravitated towards this lifestyle. But in our modern era of…