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21 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden

February 17, 2021 By Mindy Leave a Comment

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peas growing on vine

If you have ever considered shade-loving plants for your garden, this year is the perfect time to jump in!   Gardeners often talk about growing sun-loving tomatoes and heat-basking basils. But what if your garden doesn’t receive much sunlight?  Thankfully, not all plants need a full day of baking in the hot sun to thrive. From […]

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: gardening, spring, summer

What is Abundance Homesteading? And Ways You Can Tap Into It

February 11, 2021 By Mindy Leave a Comment

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abundance homestead at sunset

Are you struggling with your homesteading dream? Are you wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you wanted or thought it would feel? Are you just burnt out and don’t know what to do to get back to feeling inspired? Maybe abundance homesteading is the answer! What is Lack Homesteading vs. Abundance Homesteading? Many of […]

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: fall, spring, summer, winter

Sage Benefits and Uses (And How to Grow It)

December 29, 2020 By Mindy Leave a Comment

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sage growing in the garden sage benefits

Sage is one of my all-time favorite herbs to grow and use. Its grounding flavor is perfect in hearty fall dishes. As a medicinal herb, sage benefits are quite impressive.  Nicknamed garden sage, common sage, or culinary sage, Salvia officinalis is a staple in my garden. It’s also an herb I grow indoors and cook […]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: gardening, growing herbs, herbs, spring, summer

How to Afford to Homestead (It’s Easier Than You Think!)

December 7, 2020 By Mindy Leave a Comment

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homestead in the mountains

Having a plan for your homestead finances is essential for turning your homesteading dreams into a reality.  If you aren’t sure how to afford a homestead or want to learn more about offsetting costs and what to expect financially, this post is for you. Discover everything you need to know about homestead finances so you […]

Filed Under: Homesteading Tagged With: homestead management, modern homesteading, saving money, summer

How to Stock an Herbal Medicine Cabinet

October 1, 2020 By Mindy 4 Comments

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dried herbs on table

My extended family jokes that I always have a concoction or potion for everyday ailments (and their probably right!). They’re obviously not really potions though. They are simply herbal and natural remedies that our ancestors used for generations before modern medicine was established. Don’t get me wrong, modern medicine is great for things like diagnosing […]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness Tagged With: fall, herbal remedies, herbs, spring, summer, winter

Blueberry Peach Cobbler Recipe (Paleo & AIP)

August 4, 2020 By Mindy Leave a Comment

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blueberry peach cobbler on white plate

The garden isn’t doing so great this year (and I’m pretty okay with taking a break). But our blueberry bushes are churning out blueberries like it’s their job (and, I guess it is!).  We’ve frozen about 9 gallons of blueberries already! I have made this blueberry peach cobbler recipe many times so far this summer […]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen Tagged With: beginner, intermediate, recipes, summer, summer recipes

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