How do you learn about new places? I do the online research, look up houses on real estate sites, look at demographics and planting zones and images, but how I really learn about a new place in the world is through books. We are visiting two different couples and traveling through Alabama for two weeks…
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Memories made Bookmarks
I am truly sentimental and have regretted ever throwing anything away. All these lovely mementos, invitations to my daughters’ weddings, baby shower invites for my grandchildren, cards made by my granddaughter, a thank you card for being his mama from my son, how can I get rid of these? But what to do with them?…
Time at Home
The governor issued a Stay at Home order until April 11th. I was livid. I was supposed to go see my granddaughters this weekend. We have three birthdays coming up (including mine). We have celebrations and a life to live. And now we can live it in the living room alone. I was mad. In…
Oh, the Places We Will Go!
I am a voracious reader. Books have created me. Books have helped me define my perceptions, my experiences. Books teach me. Books take me places I may not otherwise visit in my lifetime here. They take me to different periods of time. They transport me to farms and homesteads around the world and in various…
Guard Your Mind (Your Best Life, day 1)
This subject was set to be written towards the end of the week, but after the nightmare I had last night, it jumped to today! Guard Your Mind When I was a teenager, it was exasperating for me and my friends that I was not allowed to watch anything over PG. Our television watching at…
The Complete Farmgirl Gift Guide
Well, I hate to toot my own horn, but I have some pretty darn good gift ideas for y’all! Whether you want to make something homemade, give the gift of a career or health change, or want something you can click and order, look no further. I have some great ideas for you! Buy One-…
A Book Themed Birthday Party
When the children were growing up, we started our morning with two things, coffee and Martha Stewart. We loved her show when it took place in her house (and how I would love a set of DVD’s if they were ever made!), and then we watched the newer Martha Stewart Show. Me, Andy, Shyanne, and…
The Medicine Person’s Guide to Herbalism (my newly released book!)
My first herbal remedy book was released over five years ago when I closed my first apothecary to become a full time farmer (three months later we opened a new apothecary!). Homesteader’s Pharmacy has been my best seller ever since. I am grateful that I have been able to share my knowledge and the many…
18 Authors, 30 Books (Great Homesteading and Farming Books)
On day eleven of our “So You Want to Be a Homesteader Series” we are learning from other homesteaders and farmers. Now, there is nothing like learning first hand; sitting in a kitchen watching a farm wife deftly move from task to task. Asking a homesteader how much wood you need to get through winter…
Five Decorating Elements to Create the Perfect Space (and taking life slow and easy)
When making a bedroom cozy, or a kitchen entertainment friendly, or in this case, setting up a reading nook, there are specific components to decorating a space to consider. The addition of the following things will create a peaceful, flowing, and delightful space. 1. Incorporate plants- Besides the obvious benefits of cleaning the air and releasing oxygen, they…
Farmgirl School 