News From The Semi Homestead
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The Analog Advantage: Why Your Homestead Needs a Notebook, Not Another Screen
Out here on the stead, life moves slow and fast all at the same time. There’s always something needing your hands—a limb to cut, a pile of debris to move, a pond to clean—and the last thing I want is another buzzing screen begging for attention. The more Missy and I lean into this simple,…
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Memories, Mercy, and Meaning: Thanksgiving This Side of Heaven
As November quickly approaches, my thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving. I have some great memories of Thanksgivings past, memories I wouldn’t take anything for. Memories of when Jayd, Nanny, and Laurine were still here with us. The food, the smells, the games, the laughter, all surrounding the kitchen. The only thing Missy enjoys more than cooking…
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Sip, Clean, Relax: Simple Fall DIYs for a Cozy Home
Cozy up this fall with a warm autumn tea and easy DIY cleaners made with natural ingredients — simple, peaceful ways to make your home feel welcoming.
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Finding Simple, Natural Remedies in a Complicated World
Hello There! In this crazy world we’re living in, I find myself increasingly drawn to simple, DIY, and holistic ways to care for our bodies. Over the years, I’ve realized just how many lotions, medicines, and “quick fixes” are filled with chemicals, toxins, and side effects that often cause more harm than good. I don’t…
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Semi Homestead Fall/Winter Maintenance – Indoor
Hello fellow Semi Homesteaders! Kyle here. Now that we’ve tackled the big jobs outside—things like clearing debris from the mower spindles, getting the air filter blown out after use, and stabilizing or draining the fuel before storage—it’s time to shift our focus inside. If you’re anything like Missy, you’re already enjoying those “crisp fall nights”…
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Grief, Grace, and God’s Goodness: Our Life After Loss
Hello There! This past Sunday, September 7th, marked nine years since our son went home to be with Jesus. It’s a day that comes every year, kind of like Thanksgiving or Christmas. I always know it’s on the way, but somehow, I’m never quite ready when it gets here. People sometimes say time heals all…
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Semi Homestead Fall/Winter Maintenance – Outdoors
Howdy, fellow Semi Homesteaders! Kyle here. I just finished mowing a little while ago and was cleaning off the mower when I began to think about fall and what all I will need to do in the coming weeks. Now, as much as Missy loves those “crisp fall nights” – she’s probably already brewing up…
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Homestead Favorites: Simple Pantry Meals for Crisp Fall Nights
Hello There! Michelle here! As I am sitting on my front porch this morning, enjoying this unexpected fall-like weather, I realize there’s something about those first cool mornings that stirs my heart—even if fall hasn’t officially arrived yet. I step outside, and the air feels crisp, almost smelling like wood smoke, and suddenly I am…
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Why Every DIYer Needs a Speed Square
Howdy, fellow Semi Homesteaders! Kyle here, and today we’re diving into something that can really clear up the clutter in your workshop, or at least help you avoid lugging a dozen tools for one job. You know how it is – you need a square, then a protractor, then a ruler, and suddenly your pockets…
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What’s in Season Now (and How to Use It)
Late Summer Produce + A Little Life Update from the Homestead in Progress Hello There! If you know me at all, you know that I am beside myself with this cool weather that we have been having! I am not much of a summer girl unless it involves being in a swimming pool! These cool…