My favorite things for April - These are things I genuinely love and use on a regular basis. And I want you to share in the same joy!

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonApril 24, 2024general homeComment

What I Am Loving This Month - March

My favorite things for March - These are things I genuinely love and use on a regular basis. And I want you to share in the same joy!

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonMarch 20, 2024general homeComment

What I Am Loving This Month - February

My favorite things for February - These are things I genuinely love and use on a regular basis. And I want you to share in the same joy!

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonFebruary 14, 2024general homeComment

14 Clever Uses For Citrus In Your Home (Besides Eating!)

I love to find ways to reduce kitchen waste and have things serve more than one purpose. Once you've squeezed every last drop of juice from them, oranges and lemons can do more than just brighten up your meals! Here are 14 creative ways to harness the power of lemons and oranges, including their peels, around the home.

DIY, GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonJanuary 23, 2024DIY, general home, citrus Comment

What I Am Loving This Month - January

My favorite things for January - These are things I genuinely love and use on a regular basis. And I want you to share in the same joy!

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonJanuary 16, 2024general homeComment

Preserve Your Garden Bounty By Freezing and Dehydrating Your Harvest

Freezing and dehydrating your harvest not only helps reduce food waste but also offers a convenient way to enjoy your homegrown produce long after the growing season ends. Discover the variety of foods you can preserve using these methods and how to go about it!

FRUITS, VEGETABLES, GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonSeptember 13, 2023fruits, vegetables, general home Comment

Homesteading For Beginners - Three Principles To Get You Started

Before you dive deep into the practical side of things, we believe there are three core principles or starting points that will make homesteading for beginners much easier, make this magnificent journey as successful and fulfilling as possible, and get you off to a great start!

Refreshing Peppermint Sun Tea

You've not truly experienced summer until you make sun tea! And making this refreshing peppermint sun tea is the perfect way to enjoy simplicity and slow living. It’s so easy to make, and it's the perfect activity for the family!

GENERAL HOME, REFRESHMENTSannette thurmonJune 15, 2023mint, sun tea, general home, refreshmentsComment

14 Edible Flowers To Delight Your Palate And Plate (Pictures Included!)

When we think of gardens and the delightful blooms they offer, we often forget that many flowers are not only stunning but also entirely edible. Here are 14 edible flowers with pictures describing their taste profiles, how to use them, and their potential health benefits.

FLOWERS, GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonMay 18, 2023flowers, general home Comment

14 Ways To Create An Intentional Home For Your Family

Intentional living is about living with purpose and intention rather than simply going through the motions of daily life. Here are 14 ways my family and I try to create an intentional home, which I encourage you to also implement for a more purposeful life.

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonApril 27, 2023general home Comment

8 Tips For Creating a Beautiful And Functional Kid's Room

Decorating a nursery or kid's room is always a lovely and fun experience! But it can also be a challenge and daunting to get it perfect. Where do you start? I have a few tips to get you started and get the creative juices flowing!

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonMarch 23, 2023general home, Home decor, kidsComment

6 Ways To be more self-sufficient - Improving your health, environment, and pocket!

We are always trying to find ways to live more simply and slowly. To embrace nature's blessings and show our appreciation by being more self-sufficient. If you are ready to live more sustainably and enjoy a slower pace of life, here are six ways to be more self-sufficient!

FARM MAINTENANCE, GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonJanuary 26, 2023self sufficient, farm maintenance, general homeComment

20 Ways To Experience Country Living, No Matter Where You Live

Create your country living or homesteading dream, no matter where you live! Small steps toward a less consumer-driven life are all you need to create a lifestyle that goes back to the basics and becoming more self-sufficient. Here are 20 ways to experience country living no matter where you live.

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonJuly 22, 2022homestead, country living, general homeComment

Spring Chores for the Garden, Farm and Home + A Spring Scavenger Hunt For the Kids!

We love when spring arrives here at our homestead. There’s this intangible buzz in the air as everything comes to life. This time of the year we are hard at work to get everything cleaned after winter and get ready for the new season. That includes tasks for our garden, animals, and home! If you need some ideas or a spring checklist, here are our main spring chores around the homestead.

How To Make Valentine's Day Extra Special - Tablescape, Gifts & Recipe Ideas!

GENERAL HOME, TABLESCAPEannette thurmonFebruary 11, 2022valentines, recipe, general home, tablescapeComment

Top 5 Natural Homemade Cleaning Products and How to Use Them

A new year is upon us, and it’s the season to clean and organize. A fresh start to the year sets a good tone for what’s to come and makes anything seem possible! Whenever possible, I prefer to use natural homemade cleaning products in our home. Keep reading to learn more about natural home cleaning and the best products to use.

DIY, GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonJanuary 28, 2022home, cleaning, DIY, general home

How to safely store food long-term so it lasts and stays fresh for longer

Since living out on the farm, we are not too close to grocery shops and sometimes need to buy in bulk. I also can a lot of the produce from our garden to enjoy in the off-season. For these reasons I need to store our bulk food and canned goods appropriately to ensure it stays fresh and safe to eat for a long time.

GENERAL HOMEannette thurmonAugust 12, 2021food storage, canning, general homeComment

How to make diy essential oil mosquito repellent to protect your family

Make your own essential oil mosquito repellent with one or a combination of 9 essential oils to protect your family in a safer (and better smelling!) way. I also show you how easy it is to make your own essential oil mosquito repellent candle!