Author: Kyle & Michelle
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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 part of the dream, isn’t it? Creating something meaningful, something lasting, something that reflects the life we’re working toward. When we started this journey, we had big Read more
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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 like a new surprise is waiting on us. Over the past few days, they’ve been installing our kitchen cabinets, and seeing them in place has just been… Read more
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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 better, and there’s this gentle reminder that simple things really are enough. That’s exactly where this Good Morning Glow Granola fits in for me—it’s simple, nourishing, and Read more
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OSB vs. Plywood: Choosing the Right Wood for Your Homestead Projects
Out on the homestead, every project seems to start the same way — standing in the lumber aisle staring at stacks of wood and wondering, “Which one should I use?” 😊 Two of the most common options you’ll see are OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and plywood. They may look similar at first glance, but they’re Read more
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Passover at Our Table: A Night to Remember God’s Faithfulness
Every year as Passover arrives, we find ourselves pausing a little more and reflecting a little deeper. It’s one of those evenings we look forward to all year long. Some years our table is full. Friends, family, extra chairs pulled up, and lots of conversation filling the room. Other years it’s just the two of Read more
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Finding the Right Fit for the Homestead
Hey there, Folks. Kyle here. Around the “Stead,” we’re always looking for gear that works as hard as we do. Whether we’re clearing fallen trees or just working on the house, durability and comfort are super important! We follow a simple rule: waste nothing, and that includes not wasting money on gear that doesn’t perform Read more
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How to Use Sourdough Discard: A Simple Guide for the Semi-Homesteader
Hello There! There is something deeply special about sourdough. It’s not just the way the house smells like a high-end bakery! It’s the lessons it whispers while you’re kneading: Slow growth. Patience. Faithfulness. If you’ve been following our story for a while, you know my starter isn’t just a jar of fermented flour—she’s a family Read more
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A Big little Change in My EDC
Hey Folks! I did a video AND wrote an associated blog post a while back about my EDC. I wanted to update you on something that has changed. After years of carrying the Dango A10 wallet, I have made a recent change (since Christmas) and wanted to share my experience. I didn’t want to throw Read more
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Disaster Comes to My Little Corner of the World
Hello there, Lately, I’ve been thinking more about everyday life and how much we rely on things we usually take for granted. Most of the time, life moves along comfortably enough that we don’t stop to question it. Power comes on when we flip a switch. Water flows when we turn a handle. Heat is Read more
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Ice Storm Power Outage: Why Our Solar Generator Earned Its Keep
When the ice storm rolled through and knocked our power out for several days, it wasn’t just inconvenient — it was one of those moments that really shows you what you’re prepared for… and what you’re not. Out here on our semi-homesteading journey, we’re not off-grid, but we also don’t like being completely dependent on Read more