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!
Flowers on the holmestead When we returned from our visit to Oregon last week, I was so sad to find some spoiled food in our fridge (fresh summer peaches!). It reminded me how easy it is to buy more than what we need—especially when there is seasonal produce galore everywhere. Are you someone that does this? Shops with your stomach and assumes it will all be consumed before going bad? Even throwing away rotten tomatoes that I grew pulls at my heart strings. (We have have 10 gallons of...
Took a walk down memory lane Last week I went to visit an old college friend who lives in the same town where we attended school. She was getting married over the weekend and I wanted to spend time with her before the big day. Walking down the streets and witnessing all the changes that have happened in the last 10 years was a gift. I remembered visiting the library for the first time and using my local address to become a member. It was exhilarating! Once I moved off campus and went to the...
Hello from Oregon! staying with family and watching my best friend get married I’m all about thrifting something first before buying it new.Keeping products in circulation is a great way to reduce your waste in a tangible way.This year I've started teaching sourdough to our local community via an in-person workshop. A few days before the workshop, I visit our local kitchen supply store to purchase a few items I recommend for sourdough baking so that students can conveniently buy them right...