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, Read more

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 Read more

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” Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more