Homesteading Family

Gnocchi is a traditional Italian dumpling made from potatoes, flour, and eggs. It’s soft, tender, and wonderfully satisfying, with just enough chew to hold onto your favorite sauce. And this homemade gnocchi recipe is especially handy because you can use

Managing a busy home and homestead doesn't mean doing everything every day. Over the years, I've found that some of the most helpful household management practices are actually very old-fashioned: giving each day a purpose, using what we already have, planning ahead, sharing the work as a family, and ending the day ready for tomorrow. These simple rhythms he...

Is your natural deodorant not working? If you've recently switched from conventional antiperspirant to natural deodorant and suddenly feel like you smell worse than before, don't give up just yet. Your underarm bacteria, sweat and even the products you've been using can all play a role in body odor. I'm sharing what I've learned about making the switch, plus...

Harvest season is one of the most rewarding times of the year, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming.

You've worked all season to grow this food. Then suddenly the beans need picking, the cucumbers won't stop coming, the berries are ripe, and the tomatoes seem to turn red all at once. Now you have to do something with all of it!

I step out into the garden... it is mid-morning, and the sun has started to warm the soil. The bees and other pollinators are just waking up and getting busy with their daily work. This time of year, I find myself wandering into the garden during the odd little snippets of time I have between tasks and projects... and inevitably I work my way, almost subconsciously, over to ...