Homesteading looks simple on the surface — but between organic feed, vet bills, and upkeep, it can quietly become a money pit. In this post, I share our real numbers for chickens and goats, what those costs look like compared to store prices, and how better financial literacy can turn your homestead into a sustainable system that supports your family and your future.

After months of homestead chaos, I gave my office a fresh start with a rainbow bookshelf makeover. In this post, I share how color, order, and a few simple styling tricks transformed my space into a calm, creative retreat.

After years of expansion, we realized “more” wasn’t the goal. In this post, I’m sharing why we decided to downsize our homestead and how simplifying has brought more peace, balance, and joy back into daily life.

Homesteading was once about simplicity, self-sufficiency, and connection to the land — but has it lost its way? In this post, I’m sharing why modern homesteading feels more like a marketed lifestyle than a mindful one, and how we can return to what truly matters: growing, creating, and living with intention.