News From The Semi Homestead
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10 Beautiful Flowers and Herbs Every Homestead Should Grow
Hello There! When I think about flowers, I can’t help but think about my Nanny. Long before I ever dreamed of having a homestead, she was planting seeds in my heart that had nothing to do with vegetables and everything to do with seeing beauty in God’s creation. Whenever she went to someone’s house, one…
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A Full Circle Story of Thrifting, Faith, and Homestead Living
Hello There! If you’ve been following our journey for very long, you know we’re always looking for ways to be good stewards of what God has given us. As semi homesteaders, we’ve learned that it’s wise not to rely on just one source of income. Life has a way of changing, and having several streams…
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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 been in this house almost four years now, and as we get closer to moving into our new home, I find myself looking around a little differently.…
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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. Case in point, years ago I read about a particular tribe of American Indians and how they lived. I don’t remember the book but I know it…
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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 is full of progress, emotions, and anticipation for what’s next. And I’ll be honest… it’s a mix of so many emotions all at once. There’s excitement—so much…
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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…
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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……
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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…
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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…
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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…