When I shared our Crown Berkey Water Filter system on my Instagram account recently, I received some questions. So, I thought I would share more details here on why we chose the Berkey Water Filtration System. WHY BERKEY WATER SYSTEM?…
Homemade Ham and Potato Soup
Learn how simple it is to make this delicious and comforting homemade ham and potato soup. This nourishing and filling soup is a favorite during the fall and winter months. LEFTOVER HAM IDEA This year has flown by! Before…
5 Simple Tips for Extending the Life of Your Fresh Cut Hydrangeas
If you love simple and beautiful vintage farmhouse style like I do, you probably have grown an affinity for flowers like hydrangeas, lilacs, sunflowers, viburnums, zinnias, and peonies. (smile) There is just something about these popular flowers that seem to…
Creating a Simple Farmhouse Kitchen on a Budget
Kitchen remodels can be so expensive these days and with all the countless home improvement options trending out there, it can cause a lot of stress trying to get the kitchen of your dreams, without spending more money than your…
Our Homeschool Journey
These days, more and more families are thrown into “homeschooling” their children due to the “pandemic” restrictions. Some have found their new roles as teacher and principal, a blessing in disguise. While others have grown more appreciative of what professional…
Back to Basics: Our Top 5 Chicken Coop Essentials
“Back to Basics” is a weekly series that focuses on preparedness and simple practical life skills to help inspire you on your natural living journey. Before we purchased our homestead in the hollow, we had already been preparing ourselves by learning…