Somehow the end of the year has suddenly become the end of January. I’m not sure exactly how that happened but I’m sure it’s somewhat related to being insanely busy at my day job for the first 2 1/2 weeks of the year. It’s been so crazy that I come home and pretty much […]
Author: Carmen
Fool’s Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)
Are you starting to panic about what to get everyone for Christmas? I have some suggestions for you! I don’t consider myself a fast knitter, but I can usually make a hat or headband in under two hours. Some knit hat pattern ideas include the Hearts Aplenty Hat – there are also matching mittens if […]
Indie Design Gift-A-Long 2018
It’s that time of year again: my favorite event has started! No, it’s not Black Friday. Ugh. I don’t like crowds – or even shopping in general. Unless it’s for fiber-related items 🙂 I happy to be one of over 349 (!!) lucky knit and crochet designers that are participating in this event. If you’re […]
Abigail Hat, Gradient mittens, and a shop update
Lots of major happenings in the past couple of weeks, but things have been so crazy I haven’t had time to tell you about them all!! First of all, I want to just mention how terribly cold and snowy it is here today. Yes, SNOW. And ice. Enough to make it super-slippery early this morning. […]
Nana’s Apple Crisp
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 aware of these important resources. I can’t believe I haven’t shared this recipe yet! This was a much-loved favorite in […]
In review… September (and August) 2018
So much has happened in the last couple months. We went camping at the beginning of August like we do every year. This year it was a time of joyous celebration for seeing friends we don’t see often enough – and a few we haven’t seen for years. But sadly, it was also when my […]
Mock Apple Pie Bars
MOCK – adjective not authentic or real, but without the intention to deceive. (or maybe I am….) synonyms: imitation, artificial, man-made, simulated, synthetic, ersatz, fake, reproduction, dummy, sham, false, faux, spurious, bogus, counterfeit, inauthentic, pseudo. Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any products after clicking on these links, at no additional cost […]
Designing: Testers vs Tech Editors
I have been wanted to do a series of articles that talk about what I’ve learned about being a designer. As a result, I’ve added another category to the mailing list! Now you can signup or update your subscription and pick the topics you want to read! Currently you can choose from Homesteading, General Crafts […]
Bandages for chickens
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 may receive a small commission for making you aware of these important resources. Earlier this month our daughter and a neighbor girl came in from playing outside, wondering […]
Camping with s’mores
Last year I did a series of posts on camping … and then the season ended. It’s a shame we only go camping a couple times a year! If you missed reading those posts, they can be found here: What to pack for a camping trip – General supplies, Cooking, and Other items to consider. […]