Opening up your home your heart and your life online isn t easy It takes a certain kind of courage to share the messy the beautiful and everything in between especially in a world that can be so quick to judge Some may call our home trashy but we call it home It s where we pour our love our work and our dreams into the land into our family and into the simple joys that make life rich We show up here in this space we ve built not because it s easy but because it s worth it Because for every hurtful comment there s a kindred spirit who sees the beauty in slow living in creating in growing in finding joy right where we are This community You are why we keep going Hate is heavy But love real deep honest love is stronger

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I love capturing and sharing the beautiful moments in everyday life it s something that keeps me inspired and I hope it inspires you too But trust me my life is not as p i c t u r e -perfect as my Instagram feed might suggest Most mornings I roll out of bed throw on whatever s warm and head outside through a foot of snow to feed all the animals before I even think about feeding myself Life looked a little different when my kids were younger now that they re teenagers and adults my mornings are a bit easier For those of you with little ones I know you have even more on your plate The truth is life isn t always beautiful or aesthetically pleasing and most of my days don t look like the snapshots I share But taking a moment to capture the small

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Thrift haul!!

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Homemade Pasta: Simple & Delicious There’s nothing like fresh, homemade pasta—it’s tender, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make! With just a few ingredients, you can create something truly special. Basic Pasta Dough Ingredients: • 2 cups all-purpose or 00 flour • 2 large eggs • ½ tsp salt • 1 tbsp olive oil • Water (if needed) Instructions: 1. On a clean surface, mound the flour and create a well in the center. 2. Add eggs, salt, and olive oil. Slowly mix with a fork, incorporating flour. 3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Wrap and let rest for 30 minutes. 4. Roll out and cut into desired shapes.

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Marble Lily of the Valley Candle Warmer Lamp With Timer

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Have a cup of tea with me at the cottage!

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Spend the Sunday in the kitchen with me!

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Our favorite thrift finds for our thrifted cottage! Full video on youtube!

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Leftover hack! Use you vacuum sealer and toss your leftovers in the freezer for a quick meal later on!

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Michigan is getting buried in snow this week, and by the time it’s all said and done, we could be looking at 15 inches on the ground. While we’re all dreaming of sunnier days, this weekend is for staying cozy—bundled under blankets, binge-watching our favorite shows, and soaking in the quiet before the busyness of spring takes over. Every season has its place, and it’s okay to love both. #homesteadlife #slowliving #seasonsofhome #homemaking #homesteadgarden

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Homemade cottage cheese

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Homemade ranch dressing

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Apps that help us save on groceries

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Homemade sour cream

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The homesteading life has been such a blessing

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We need to wake up and live!

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Free flower seeds for life!

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Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar A well-stocked pantry starts with the basics, and apple cider vinegar is one of those essentials that’s easy to make at home. With just apples, water, and a little patience, you’ll have raw, unfiltered ACV in no time! 1. Chop Apples – Fill a jar ¾ full with scraps or whole apples. 2. Add Water & Sugar – Dissolve 1 tbsp sugar per cup of water and pour over apples. 3. Kickstart Fermentation – Add a few splashes of raw ACV with the mother. 4. Weigh It Down – Keep apples submerged with a clean weight. 5. Cover & Ferment – Let sit in a warm, dark spot for 3 weeks, stirring occasionally. 6. Strain & Wait – Remove apples and ferment for another 3-4 weeks until tangy. That’s it—homemade ACV with all the goodness and none of the store-bought price! #FromScratch #HomemadeGoodness #PreservingTheHarvest #SimpleLiving #FermentedFoods

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We didn t set out to grow flowers but they ended up changing everything When our food crops struggled the flowers thrived What started as a small cutting garden quickly became something more giving us a way to support our homestead serve our community and move closer to our dream of finding land to call home Why Grow Cut Flowers A beautiful and practical way to bring in extra income Supports pollinators and improves your garden s health Fresh bouquets to fill your home and share with others Endless ways to use enjoy and sell them Now in our second year we re growing more starting a seed program and waiting for the right piece of land to put down deeper roots If you ve ever wanted to grow your own cut flower garden we ve put together h a n d -selected seed packets with a growing guide

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Flowers to grow your first year gardening

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