Spring is nearly here and we are all getting the itch to start a garden. Soon we will be breaking ground, amending soil, and getting our garden in full swing. I will start you off with another little excerpt out of my upcoming book about my life story… That spring as Mark was tilling the …
We are so excited to welcome you all to join us in Texas this September the 6-9 (Labor Day Weekend). If you have ever wanted to learn the ways of the Homestead life, this is the event of a lifetime. Where else can you get hands on training with seasoned homesteaders? This will be GREAT …
Seasons change on the homestead just like the seasons of our lives. Our life has been through many seasons and God has been so faithful through them all. Over the years, we have been able to learn the art of self-sufficiency and how to work hand-in-hand with our family to put food on the table. …
On our Talk show this week with Vange we learned the importance of being your child’s “Champion”, or what I refer to as their biggest “cheerleader”. These beautiful words of wisdom are the foundation of a good relationship between members of a family. Looking into their eyes, smiling, and speaking words of life into their …
You have heard the old saying, “Two birds with one stone.” How about, “Two mouths with one truth?” Did you know that the truth is established in the mouths of two or three witnesses? So often in life one person may speak a “so-called” truth about us into our lives and we actually believe …
What is Wild Mothering? It is the art of being free to be all God created you to be and embracing the calling upon your life as Mother. It is no coincidence that we are talking about this with Mother’s Day just around the corner. It is time to celebrate. Rejoice for all Mothers’ out there. …
There once was a man. A good man. And he went looking for an apple. He came upon a fruit stand that sold the most beautiful apples. Each one shiny, crisp, red, and full of life. He looked at a row of apples. Each apple was prettier than the next. Everyone told him to take …
I can’t explain how blessed I feel this very moment. My marriage is so glorious. We are so happy I could scream. I take for granted that half of the marriages out there end in divorce. So many people just live together and they feel miles apart in their hearts. I know that feeling. My …
“I have no time!!! I am so overwhelmed!!! I run and run and run and never feel like I ever get caught up around the house!” These are all too familiar things I hear when I speak with women all around the world. I hear their hearts that long for simplicity and peace. The home …
Come on over into the humble life of the Keeper of the Homestead! A little over 4 years ago, I started this little blog and people seemed to like coming around to find some encouragement in the ways of mothering, homemaking, and faith. I never expected anyone to stick around for all my many ups …
