Tag: homestead
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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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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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Simple, Cozy Candles from Thrifted Finds
Hello There! There are just some things that make a house feel like home to me — warm light, a cozy kitchen, and the gentle flicker of a candle at the end of the day. I’ve always loved candles, and if you know me well, you know I’ve also always loved a good thrift store. Read more
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Homemade Weed Killer That Actually Works
Howdy, fellow semi-homesteaders!Kyle here (Michelle’s supervising from a safe distance with coffee in hand), and today we’re talking about something that threatens every homestead dream faster than a rabbit in your lettuce patch—weeds. You know the kind: bold, disrespectful, and utterly convinced they own the place. Now, before you break out the flamethrower—or worse, the Read more
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Homestead Powerhouse: Why the Kubota BX23S Might Be Your Dream Tractor
Alright, let’s talk tractors! As you know, Missy and I are deep in the planning stages for our barndominium and the whole Semi Homesteaders setup. And when you start thinking about a little land, one of the first things that comes to mind (after maybe chickens!) is a good, reliable tractor. So, I’ve been doing Read more
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A Cozy Kitchen Refresh: Simple Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Home
Hello There! Spring is finally here, and with it comes a fresh start—a time to shake off the heaviness of winter and breathe new life into our homes and kitchens. There’s something so satisfying about opening the windows, letting in that crisp spring air, and making small changes that bring warmth and brightness to our Read more
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Homestead Must-Haves vs. Nice-to-Haves: Planning Our Future Homestead
As we prepare to transition into our homesteading journey, we’ve been deep in the research and planning mode (which basically means watching waaay too many YouTube videos and making lists we’ll probably lose). While we dream big about all the things we’d love to have on our homestead, we also recognize that some items are Read more