Did you know that sleep is most likely to suffer around the holidays? In fact, research indicates that listening to Christmas music too early in the season can cause feelings of stress and anxiety. For some this information might be shocking. For others, it’s not surprising at all. Our culture putsContinue Reading
With Christmas being just around the corner, you’re probably already thinking about how busy you’re going to be very soon. After all, family gatherings are what Christmas is all about, even if it means that you’ll have to spend quite some time preparing your home for the occasion. Luckily, makingContinue Reading
The weeks leading up to Christmas might as well be the busiest of the year. Surviving the holidays becomes a true challenge! Ceaseless trips to the grocery store, the never-ending search for a parking spot at the mall, and all those office holiday parties. All while juggling a family,Continue Reading
Shopping for gifts is nothing less than frustrating and overwhelming. The recipient, whoever they may be, already has everything or doesn’t want anything. Not to mention the pressure of giving something original, thoughtful, and affordable. You probably have a headache just reading that last sentence. That’s what this post is for. We’veContinue Reading
Although a warmer-than-usual winter is being forecast by the Climate Prediction Center, many parts of the USA will still experience significant amounts of rain and snowfall during the coming season. A lot of work goes into preparing a homestead for winter every year, ensuring that the lands, animals, and people are allContinue Reading
Fall is now upon us, and as the harvest comes in we can look forward to some warming autumnal food that is just as good for our soul as it is our bodies. This time of year is always a great time to cuddle up and cozy downContinue Reading
Fall, what a wonderful season? From pumpkin patches to costume parties, there are many reasons to enjoy fall this time of year. Take some time this year to plan some fun solo, couple, or family adventures and events. Prepare ahead of time and experience fall like never before with someContinue Reading
There’s a definite chill in the air as the seasons are once more changing. Long sunny days in the garden will soon be a distant memory as they are replaced by cozy evenings by the fire. It’s easy to neglect the garden at this time of year, leaving leaves toContinue Reading
Homesteading is all about self-sufficiency and keeping your footprint minimal. With proper planning and some practice, you should be able to achieve complete self-sufficiency in most climates. Some parts of the world make it increasingly difficult to homestead with 100% self-sufficiency. In other cases, there are regulations that require youContinue Reading