Homestead Musings
How I Keep My Produce Fresh (Even Without a Root Cellar)
I love the feeling of bringing in a basket of fresh-picked vegetables from the garden—or grabbing a few bunches of organic produce at the market when I don’t have a garden going. Whether it’s just-washed lettuce or a bundle of carrots still speckled with earth, that freshness is something I want to hold onto.
Planting a Medicinal Herb Garden: Grow Your Own Remedies from the Ground Up
A medicinal herb garden is more than just a collection of pretty plants—it’s a living apothecary. These herbs, often used for centuries in traditional healing systems, offer natural support for everything from headaches to coughs to sore muscles.
How I Use Broth All Week (Not Just for Soup)
In our home, broth is no longer a once-in-a-while thing. It’s a constant presence—a quiet helper in nearly every meal. It stretches flavors. It boosts nutrition. It ties my small city kitchen to generations of cooks who saw broth not as a side task, but a cornerstone of nourishing home life.
Here’s how I use broth all week long—and how you can too.
Make It Like a Homesteader: Bone Broth & Meat Broth
If you’re anything like me, you long for something deeper than the drive-thru.
You’re tired of reading ingredient lists with words you can’t pronounce. You want to know your food, bless your table, and build a life that nourishes not just your body but your family, your values, and your spirit.
You may not have a farm (yet). But you can simmer what’s sacred.
Homesteading Wall Art: Displaying Your Family’s Values in Style
This post explores the psychology behind family slogans, the most popular themes in homesteading wall art, and how you can define your own values and turn them into meaningful home decor. Whether you’re in a tiny urban apartment or a full-scale off-grid farm, your walls can speak your values loud and clear.
Making Your Own Sacred Space: A Messianic Guide to Shabbat Prep and Peacekeeping
In the Messianic walk, Shabbat isn’t just a day—it’s a sanctuary in time. From sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, we’re invited to stop striving, remember our Creator, and rest in Yeshua, the Lord of the Sabbath. But true rest begins long before the candles are lit. This post is a gentle, practical guide to making your home a sacred space—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—for Shabbat.
Understanding Biblical Agriculture: A Homesteader’s View of the Feasts
Somewhere between planting season and harvest time, between bread rising in the kitchen and the sound of chickens outside, we find a sacred rhythm. It’s the same rhythm that guided the people of Israel in ancient times—one rooted in soil, sunlight, and Scripture. As modern homesteaders and people of faith, reconnecting with biblical agriculture brings deeper meaning to the work of our hands and the days on our calendar.
The Seven Species of Scripture: Growing a Biblical Garden Today
In Deuteronomy 8:8, the Lord describes the Promised Land as a place blessed with seven specific crops—fruits of the land that reflect provision, abundance, and spiritual meaning. These seven species, or Shiv'at HaMinim (שִׁבְעַת הַמִּינִים), are still honored in Jewish tradition today, especially during feasts like Shavuot and Sukkot. But you don’t need to live in ancient Israel to experience their richness. In fact, you can plant a Biblical Garden right in your backyard, using heirloom seeds or creative substitutions that bring Scripture to life.
How to Make Natural Insect Repellent Sprays at Home
Bug sprays don’t have to be toxic. Learn how to make natural insect repellent sprays with simple ingredients like peppermint oil, vinegar, and witch hazel.
Embracing Homestead Core: A Warm, Wholesome Lifestyle Beyond Farmhouse and Cottage Style
More than just an aesthetic, homestead core is a lived experience—a way of weaving beauty and purpose together in everyday life. While it shares common roots with farmhouse and cottage styles, it’s uniquely grounded in tradition, craftsmanship, and sustainable living. Take a deeper look.
How to Create a Minimalist Cottagecore Home: Decor Ideas for a Cozy Homestead
In the hustle of modern life, the minimalist cottagecore aesthetic offers a serene escape. Marrying the cozy, nature-inspired ethos of cottagecore with the clean simplicity of minimalism, this hybrid style invites you to create a home that is both soothing and soulful. Whether you're in a countryside farmhouse or a city apartment, minimalist cottagecore decor can help you build a peaceful, grounded space filled with intentional beauty.
How to Declutter Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to Simplify and Destress
In a world of constant stimulation and consumer overload, the desire to simplify our surroundings is stronger than ever. Decluttering isn't just a trend—it’s a mindful move toward intentional living. If you’re craving calm or starting a minimalist lifestyle, learning how to declutter your home with purpose is the essential first step.
This isn’t about stripping your home of personality. It’s about creating space for what truly matters.
The Tzitzit and the Towel: Weaving Faith Into Daily Life
There’s something sacred about thread. In Scripture, tzitzit—the tassels worn on the corners of garments—were a visible reminder to walk in obedience, to remember who we are, and to carry our faith in every movement.
7 Ways to Homestead When You Don’t Own Land
You don’t need a farm or a backyard to be a homesteader. From growing herbs in pots to fermenting milk in a condo kitchen, these urban homesteading tips prove that you can live the lifestyle—right where you are.
Herbal Remedies in the Bible: Restoring Ancient Wisdom on the Modern Homestead
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible speaks of trees, herbs, and plants given for food, healing, and holiness. These are not just poetic references—they reflect a deep relationship between people, plants, and the God who created both. On the modern homestead, returning to these ancient ways isn’t just nostalgic—it’s restorative.
The Sacred Work of Cloth: From Temple Linens to Kitchen Towels
Today, as homesteaders and homemakers, many of us still find ourselves at the loom of daily life—folding towels, sewing aprons, or crocheting gifts. These simple acts, often overlooked, are echoes of a holy tradition that spans millennia. This is the sacred work of cloth.
The Lost Art of Summer Kitchens: Cooking Without Heating the House
Discover the lost art of the summer kitchen—where food is made outside, memories are formed, and the house stays cool. A forgotten tradition worth reclaiming.
The Case for Cloth: Why Cotton Kitchen Towels Are Better Than Paper
Say goodbye to waste and hello to tradition. Discover why cotton kitchen towels are better for your home, your budget, and the planet—one small swap at a time.
How to Recover from a Hailstorm: Small-Space Homesteading Tips After Garden Loss
When you're homesteading in a very small space, every inch of your garden counts. Losing your entire harvest to an unexpected hailstorm can be disheartening—especially when space, time, and resources are limited. But it’s not the end of your homesteading journey.
Havdalah: A Holy Goodbye and a Hopeful Beginning
Havdalah—meaning “separation” in Hebrew—is the brief, beautiful ceremony that marks the transition from the sacred time of rest into the ordinary days of work. It’s the thread that ties holy to humble, rest to labor, and spirit to body.
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