I help busy women who crave a self-sufficient, sustainable life through modern homesteading—without a huge farm. Here we discuss things we're learning, growing in the garden and baking in the kitchen. This is the Holmestead Series!
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I hear people say this all the time, "I'm too busy!" Have you ever considered saying no, Reader? You get to decide what you commit to. We all have seasons of busyness but if you're constantly running from thing to thing, every day of the week, 52 weeks a year, when do you stop and rest? When do you allow yourself to just be a human being, not only a human doing? This morning I wanted to go and volunteer at a public garden. The group meets weekly and it's always a highlight whenever I get to see them. It's not about the work we do, it's about the people. After spending some time reflecting on my week and upcoming weeks, I decided to skip. No one knew I would or wouldn't be there. I don't usually RSVP. But I still feel a commitment to attend because I'm in the group email. Why is that? I'm sure this requires more thought than I'm willing to give but the most obvious reason is the expectation I put on myself to be a "yes" girl. I challenge you to find 1 thing on your calendar that can be removed. Or maybe you try to reschedule or recommit to that activity once a month instead of weekly. This is for you as much as it is for me! We can all be better about to whom we give away our time. Say yes with intention. 🌱Tip of the week!You can: You won’t do it “right” every time. I don’t either. But you can always try again. You can always choose the better option when it’s available. Ready to join her? Check out The Holmestead Series for more ways to be sustainable and start taking baby steps today. :)
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The Holmestead Series
I help busy women who crave a self-sufficient, sustainable life through modern homesteading—without a huge farm. Here we discuss things we're learning, growing in the garden and baking in the kitchen. This is the Holmestead Series!
There is no one size fits all. So much of my thinking is stemmed from a sustainable mindset. It's really hard to separate one from the other. I almost feel like it's part of my identity. Is that too blasé to say? This might explain part of my struggle in trying to grow a community of like minded friends. Maybe sometimes I skip steps when I share sustainability tips—because I live this life every day. But most people? You're so overwhelmed and don't even believe you can achieve this lifestyle...
Let's rip off the bandaid! If I were on a mission to be more sustainable, I would start by refusing free stuff. Wait, but isn't it a goal of yours to thrift everything? Yes. Now, hear me out. Free stuff is the best! BUT! Only accept what you will actually use.💚If you already have a plastic-free toothbrush, tell the dentist no thanks when they offer one with their company business name on it.💚If the restaurant offers you a promotional cup with purchase, ask if they can reuse the cup.💚Buy...
We bought a zoo! We've been waiting and hoping to buy more chickens for months. It seems everyone is in the same boat because it has been a challenge to finding any. Patience pays off, Reader, because on Saturday we purchased 10 3-week old chicks from Wolf Hill Farm. We'll have to wait 5 to 6 months until they start giving us any eggs but we're excited to have some new friends at The Holmestead. Jury's out with how Millie is managing. (I caught her walking along the top of their a-frame coop...