How are you doing today? I mean it. I really want to know. Feel free to comment or shoot me an email, if you want to chat, vent, and especially if you need someone to listen right now. We all need connection and community right now! Personally, I’m doing “ok”. I’m still employed even though […]
life
Anything that doesn’t fit into the crafts or homesteading categories :).
July 2019 homestead update
Yes, I know I posted a homestead update just a couple of weeks ago but it seems like so much has happened since then! Summer Storms I didn’t mention in that last update, that we were supposed to be camping that weekend. Earlier in the week the forecast was for mid-90s all weekend. And with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to create a Sea-themed bedroom for less than $100
I have been anxiously waiting to show you Little Chick’s new bedroom, but I wanted it to be “complete” before I did so. I’m learning however that this may continue to be a work in progress as we keep adding decorative items to her bedroom! Are you ready to see it? Here is a sample […]
Brown to Vortex (January update)
January went by in a blur! Granted, I spent the first two weeks under extreme stress trying to prepare for a major install on the 12th, but still…!! Basically, to me this past month was all about stress, weather and crafting. The latter is the only part that hasn’t been stressful. Anyone living in the […]
My first 2019 post
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 mentally […]
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 […]
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. […]