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We’re Kyle & Michelle
We’re building a life that’s a little slower, a little more hands-on, and a whole lot more intentional. We’re working on our barndominium, growing food, learning old skills, and doing our best to be prepared — but we’ll be honest… we don’t want to give up electricity or WIFI until we absolutely have to 😊.
Around here you’ll find from-scratch cooking, DIY projects, honest reviews, and real life as it happens — the good, the messy, and the learning curves. Our faith guides what we do, and we’re thankful for God’s provision in every season. If you’re looking for encouragement to use what you have, try something new, and enjoy the simple things, follow along with us.
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What We’ve Been Up To Lately
Below are a few of our most recent blog posts. If you’d like to dig a little deeper, you can find more over on the blog.
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Right Here, Right Now | Holding Gratitude in a Season of Change
Hello There! This morning I’ve been going through pictures on my phone…flowers, trees, little corners of our yard… and it stirred up more emotion than I expected. We’ve…
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Why We Chose A 1500 Sq Ft Barndo
We are Americans! 🇺🇸 And let’s face it, Americans do everything BIG! If we’re honest, sometimes TOO big. We tend to overdo most things, whatever it may be. …
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Building a New Home: What the Final Stages Really Feel Like
In the Middle of It All Things are really busy around here right now. We are in the final stages of building our new home, and this season…
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Knowing Your Limits While Building Your Dreams
There’s something deeply satisfying about building a home with your own two hands. Every board, every nail, every decision carries a piece of your heart. As semi-homesteaders, that’s…
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It’s All Happening: Cabinets Installed + Septic Progress at our Barndominium
Little Glimpses of Home There’s something so special about walking into a space that’s slowly becoming home. Lately, every time we show up at the house, it feels…
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The Best Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe
There’s something about a quiet morning on the homestead that just feels like a fresh start. The light comes in a little softer, the coffee tastes a little…
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