Migraines, migraines, go away…. I’ve used feverfew to manage my migraines for many years, and I want to share the technique that has worked so well. Feverfew is easy to grow and is a game changer for me and so many others. First, a disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or herbalist. Always consult your
I love to have beautiful wood pieces in my home. In order to keep them in tip-top shape I try to keep the wood well conditioned. I use several different products for this throughout my home. But in the kitchen I have for many years used mineral oil. This is something that is recommended to
There is something deeply satisfying about preparing food from my own kitchen and carrying it with me into the day. Whether I’m heading out for ranch work or spending long hours in the work truck, having food already prepped means I won’t skip meals or settle for something unhealthy. For a long time, I used
Embracing Change with Purpose: A Gentle Roadmap After Loss Loss can leave us feeling scattered, like a house that’s been left untended for too long. The rooms feel bare, the rhythm of daily life feels off, and everything seems just a little bit wrong. I know that feeling well. When your heart is heavy, even
Sprouting through the winter months can have unique challenges. Lack of heat, lack of air movement, and darker days can lead to sprouts that don’t want to germinate—or worse, these conditions can cause mold and decay inside your sprout jar. Don’t worry! You can make things grow even through the dead of winter. Here’s how:
Welcome to 2026: Meet Hattie Winter’s quiet gives way to a new year, I am delighted to introduce you to Hattie—my AI companion and partner with you to fill every cottage, large and small with handmade and health heaped upon the hearth. Together, we’ll embark on a grand adventure, one that would make even a
You’ll always have laundry I absolutely love doing laundry by hand — yes, really! We’ve tried every off-grid laundry system under the sun: Two WonderWash hand-crank washers (amazing until the handle snaps — still worth it) A regular top-loader on the generator (graywater fed a row of cottonwoods) And then the queen: our Staber top-load/high-spin
Welcome to our real-life Fairytale homestead! No filters, just woodsmoke, wildflowers, and zero grid. This is your growing guide to slow living—I’ll update with new routines, recipes, how to’s and dreams as the seasons change. Save & bookmark! Laundry Day Hand-washing in spinners, tub tubs, and our fabulous Staber washing machine! Greywater feeds the flower
Pause and consider… Plastic, born of distant oils and factories, presses against our food in the fridge, the cupboards, or a sun-warmed lunch pail left in the car. Heat stirs it awake, releasing ghostly vapors—chemicals and microplastics seeping straight into the berries, breads, and greens we hold dear. Over time, these silent invaders wander into