Last weekend we went to a new-to-us campground near Houston, Minnesota. The place was called Cushon’s Peak Campground, because (surprise, surprise), it’s at the base of Cushon’s Peak bluff. Our friends had tried this place out last year and said what a nice campground it was. We would have to agree – and can’t wait […]
Author: Carmen
May on the Homestead
It’s funny how when I start to write: “Nothing happened in May,” I think to myself. It’s a good thing I take lots of pictures as reminders, because a LOT happened this month! You may recall that at the beginning of the month, we had a sick hen on our hands. I’m sad to say […]
New release: Icy Textures hat and cowl
Well, one of the new websites, ASH Fiber Arts may still be in transition but I would say it’s more than 50% up and working. I’m still having the new logo worked on and I need to move the remaining shop items over, plus there are some tweaks yet to be made. However, I just […]
Do It Scared (book review a major announcement!)
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my review but all thoughts and views are my own. Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any products after clicking on these links, at no additional cost to you, A Simple Homestead will receive a small commission for making you […]
Spring 2019 homestead update
Here we are, ready to share our usual happenings around the place for April? March? What month is this anyway?! The chickens are happy that there is no snow on the ground – or at least none that sticks around (we had snow showers last Saturday). Although those silly hens are not real fond of […]
Egg & Ham Casserole
Note: This is an old family favorite that I had originally posted on an old blog, but it never made the transition to this spot – until now! These old pictures aren’t as great as I’d like, but I hope you enjoy it! Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any […]
March 2019 homestead update
March was a crazy month for our family!! There were five weekends and with all the running around we did, it’s not surprising that I was sick one weekend and Papa the next. We “just” had colds, but they were pretty nasty. I’m just thankful we seem to have avoided the influenza that’s in our […]
Scotcharoos (peanut butter crispie treats)
The last time we had to make treats for church, I wanted to make Scotcharoos. I debated whether or not I would write up the recipe. But then I needed to look up the recipe, because it had been long enough I wasn’t sure I remembered correctly. I should have remembered as this is a […]
Pattern release: Winter Doldrums Scarf
It’s been a while since I released a new pattern, but I’m rather excited about this one. It’s called Winter Doldrums Scarf as I started designing it during our Polar Vortex spell this winter. I made this scarf using two beautiful colors of Malabrigo Yarn – Mecha. The dark blue is 43 Plomo and the […]
Bedtime Discussions (a PSA for parents)
Last week I read an article called “Making Bedtime a Treasured & Meaningful Time with your Children” that stuck with me – especially this section: I used to think that my children’s willingness to talk at bedtime was a delay tactic! While that may be partly true, bedtime also is the perfect time to talk […]