Allison is already 3 months old, how did that happen?! We’ve gone through many iterations of “routine” around the homestead recently, so I’m pausing to share a bit of our day-to-day life with you here on the blog. And then we’ll get back to the regular content you’re used to. But I figured it would be useful to read about bedtime and morning routines in case you’re a new or expecting mom wanting to know what those first few months are like. I know I was! So join me for a bedtime and morning routine with our newborn, plus I answer some FAQs related to newborns..
[Read more…] about Our Morning and Night Newborn Routine + Answering FAQs about BabiesHOW TO BUILD A REMOVABLE COUNTERTOP FOR WASHER AND DRYER
Learn how to build a removable countertop for the washer and dryer. We have a small laundry room, so this allows us to easily fold clothes on top of the washer and dryer instead of on the floor. Also it’s fully removable, so it’s easy to assemble and take down if needed. A quick DIY that makes a lasting impact in our homestead!
[Read more…] about HOW TO BUILD A REMOVABLE COUNTERTOP FOR WASHER AND DRYERHow to Make Fall Farmhouse Home Decor + Cozy Natural Home Tour!
With each passing season I feel like life goes faster and faster, and each day feeling shorter and shorter. All the more reason to stop and appreciate the new seasons upon us. So join me on this cozy fall farmhouse home tour, where I used fabrics and natural elements to create fall farmhouse home decor.
[Read more…] about How to Make Fall Farmhouse Home Decor + Cozy Natural Home Tour!Homemade Ravioli Without a Pasta Machine – Einkorn Ravioli Recipe
Einkorn ravioli is a traditional take on a modern pasta. This homemade ravioli recipe without a pasta machine is made with a savory, cheesy, butternut squash filling. The perfect dish to whip up with ingredients you already have on hand.
[Read more…] about Homemade Ravioli Without a Pasta Machine – Einkorn Ravioli RecipeHomemade Baby Wipe Solution with Witch Hazel, Coconut Oil, Essential Oils
When I was pregnant I started planning our cloth diaper routine. That also meant making homemade baby wipes as I didn’t want to use disposable wipes that could contain fragrance and other chemicals I didn’t want on my baby. Join me as I share how I make my own homemade baby wipe solution with coconut oil and witch hazel.
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Fall is here. The leaves are changing, there’s that cold crisp in the air, and I’m ready to make pumpkin recipes. We’ll start it off with this delicious pumpkin bread. This pumpkin bread is naturally sweetened with notes of cinnamon, pumpkin, nutmeg, maple, and honey. Learn how to make pumpkin bread that is healthy, moist, and can be made from real pumpkin.
[Read more…] about How to Make Pumpkin Bread from Fresh Pumpkin Naturally Sweetened15 Lessons Learned from First Time Mom + 2 Month Postpartum Update
In this post I’m sharing the top 15 lessons I’ve leaned as a first time mom and a two month baby and postpartum update.
[Read more…] about 15 Lessons Learned from First Time Mom + 2 Month Postpartum UpdateHow to Build Porch Steps with Existing Old Stringers | DIY Porch Steps
In this quick tutorial I show you how to build DIY porch steps and how to reinforce your old stringers. After 20 years it was time for new steps, and we finally got up the courage to disassemble ours and redo it. I say “courage” because we knew the stairs were in pretty bad shape. So, we were hoping this would be a fast project and it actually was!
[Read more…] about How to Build Porch Steps with Existing Old Stringers | DIY Porch StepsHow to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes my Family’s Recipe
This is an authentic Italian homemade tomato sauce recipe that is over 50 years old! Learn how to make homemade tomato sauce with fresh tomatoes with this step by step tutorial. Freeze your leftovers to enjoy on pizza or pasta for the taste of summer all year long.
[Read more…] about How to Make Homemade Tomato Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes my Family’s RecipeHow to Make Homemade Lotion | DIY Stretch Mark Cream
Learn how to make easy DIY stretch mark cream with this homemade lotion recipe. This lotion uses shea butter and is moisturizing for the face and all over body, even if you are not pregnant. With only two ingredients it’s easy and inexpensive to make over and over!
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