Apron Strings
Most households used to have a woman in an apron. She was cooking, cleaning, caring for family members and busying herself with the task of keeping their home in good working order.
As more and more people return to the homesteading way of life there are more and more women picking up the nearly forgotten apron.
Perhaps you are one of them?
From my own apron strings I share my failures, my successes and my heart. I share these things in hopes to inspire you on your own journey.
Taking Back The Ground That Was Lost
There is a season in which enough is enough. It’s time to fight back. Its time to take the ground that was stollen… lets do this… keep reading to find out how we are doing this at Esthers Eden.
When to Plant? A Complete Guide For Your Own Garden
When do I start onions from seeds? Is it safe to plant my tomatoes outside yet? How do I know when to transplant my seedlings? These are all questions I get asked all the time! I took the guessing out of it and made this helpful planting guide just for you! Read on to find out when to plant your precious seeds!
Be Still And Know
It was one of those spring March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold….
Cold Exposure Therapy: A Cure For Anxiety?
Anxiety is running rampant in both young and old. There are very few people I know that do not suffer from it from time to time. Could this strange practice be a solution?
Beauty Is Not Frivolous, It Can Be Practical Too!
Beauty can in fact be practical! Did you know this? I sure didn’t until many years into my gardening journey. Read on to find out how you can add beauty to your gardens to boost vegetable production!
6 Steps To Creating Resilient Systems
Crisis has a way of showing us right where we are in life. It reveals gaps in our routines, holes in our pantry and sometimes relational problems that have been festering under the surface. How can we creat systems that can withstand crisis? Continue reading to find out.
Learning Traditional Skills
Traditional skills are on the rise as we realize the so called foods on the shelve aren’t helping our health. Here are some resources that have helped me on my homesteading journey - I hope they help you too!
Learn Now, Before It’s to Late
The dreaded … “Mom! I don’t feel good” Every parents heart sinks at these words. I knew what I needed to do, but did I have the courage? The strength? The knowledge? …read on to find out…
Raising Adults
I thought giving my children a life of ease would grow them into wonderful adults. I was wrong. It turns out having things handed to us doesn’t teach us much. Read on to hear my journey of realization and be inspired to make changes in your own lives.
Stepping Out Of Survival Mode
Life often leads us in a direction not of our choosing. The road twists and turns and leads us in the lowest valleys and the highest mountains… sometimes into places like survival mode…..