Holy Homesteading

Foraged Salad

My family is very good at knowing what is edible to eat and what is not. It happened to be a beautiful day outside so we went foraging! This is an excellent way to gain new knowledge and acquire a skill! There is no better way to spend a day then with ones family amidstContinue reading "Foraged Salad"

Weaving Vines-A Wattled Planter

Spring is here at last and we are finding ourselves very busy with all the spring cleanup and garden prep that is common this time of year in Michigan. On this fine spring morning my outdoor project will be taking a pile of grapevine clippings and transforming them into a useable planter. Grapevines are strong, pliable and makeContinue reading "Weaving Vines-A Wattled Planter"

Lavender Bath Salts DIY

After giving bath bombs a try I thought I would experiment making bath salts too. I use bath salts a lot and I LOVE them. I usually use a cup at a time so this DIY would be enough for about 3 or 4 baths. It is so relaxing and has many health benefits! Epsom saltsContinue reading "Lavender Bath Salts DIY"

How to Mix and Match Outfits- Travel in Style

I'm so excited for vacation (more photos to come). I'm not excited about the baggage fees most airlines charge. It's insane! I'm taking the time to pack things that I need, nothing else. I need room to bring back suviners. We've all seen the 'travel' sets of clothing on Pinterest that you can make a month of outfitsContinue reading "How to Mix and Match Outfits- Travel in Style"

Homemade Dumplings

When I decided to make dumplings this week I had to ask myself what a dumpling was. So in this generation of accessible knowledge, I asked google. "dump·ling ˈdəmpliNG a small savory ball of dough that may be boiled, fried, or baked in a casserole. a pudding consisting of apples or other fruit enclosed inContinue reading "Homemade Dumplings"

Clay Aromatherapy Necklace

Have you seen all of the awesome aromatherapy necklaces around lately? I decided to create my own, using what I already had at home. How it works: The clay bead is painted and sealed on the front and on the back the clay is left open, that is where you add 2 drops of yourContinue reading "Clay Aromatherapy Necklace"

Finding Voice

First find the tiny seed of a four leaf clover. Since you can't tell the difference between three and four leaf clover seeds plant them all and wait. As they grow and display leaves count them. If you didn't get a rare four leaf in this batch start over. At least that's what it feels likeContinue reading "Finding Voice"

Easy Homemade Fries

Some days when I get home from work, I look at Josh and ask him what he would like for dinner. We both think for a moment, and then say "Fries." There is nothing more easy, stress-free, and delicious as homemade fries. They take a few minutes to prepare, take time in the oven forContinue reading "Easy Homemade Fries"

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

1.The Giving Keys, pay it forward. The giving keys is a company that employs homeless people to create jewelry, but it gets better than that. Each piece of jewelry has a word on it that is meant to be given to someone you think needs that word. For example, if you have a necklace with theContinue reading "Mother’s Day Gift Guide"

DIY Butcher Block Countertop

Doing a kitchen remodel is no easy task. Check out Mar's before and after to see what I mean. If you've been considering re-doing anything in your kitchen a great place to start is the counters. While Mars opted for granite (which looks amazing) we have chosen to go with butcher block. It's very affordableContinue reading "DIY Butcher Block Countertop"

Sushi Galore

There is something very special about sushi. It cannot be judged, because every piece is unique. It can be anything you like! Josh and I LOVE trying all different kinds, we always get one roll each that is our favorite, and then one roll that is new for the both of us to try. ButContinue reading "Sushi Galore"

DIY outdoor Rug on a Budget

Summer is right around the corner, and I want to fix up our deck for the summer season. My first DIY is an outdoor rug. Now if you are like me, and want to save money any chance you get than this DIY will be perfect for you! Rugs can be super expensive, andContinue reading "DIY outdoor Rug on a Budget"

Writer Resources- My Go To List

We all have places online we have stumbled upon and cling to on a daily or weekly basis. These are people we look up to and are eager to learn from. My list represents industry professionals that drop gems of information every week. All you have to do it come pick them up. Not 100% of everything isContinue reading "Writer Resources- My Go To List"

Fit for a King

It was a few weeks ago when I decided to start eating eggs again, since then this is a recipe I have now added to our life. It's fast, easy, and low maintenance. I only like eggs when they are made a certain way and for some reason I just craved to eat an eggContinue reading "Fit for a King"

The Art of Kokedama

My heart swells when I'm in my woodlot and I feel at ease. I could stay for hours just drinking in the sounds, smells and textures of all that is around me. There is something about moist moss that I am drawn to. The bright green patchwork gently compels my spirit to reach down and touch it as if itContinue reading "The Art of Kokedama"

DIY Stick Bouquet

I was walking through my front yard and noticed how many fallen sticks I had to pick up. I decided to collect a few and make a fun project out of it. The side table of my guest bedroom was completely bare, so I devised a plan to create some type of bouquet outContinue reading "DIY Stick Bouquet"

No Time like Query Time

So I'm midstream in waiting to hear back from two dozen queries. What's a girl to do? Here are some thoughts on moving forward while you wait. Don't lose your writing habits. Many of us sit at our computers hitting refresh on our inbox every 30 seconds. Don't let your writing time and habits fallContinue reading "No Time like Query Time"

Going Green

My husband grew up drinking lots of green drinks, I did not. It wasn't because my mom never made them, I just refused to try them. However I did try other things, including stinging nettle in a number of different dishes. When I started dating Josh I also started drinking more of these types ofContinue reading "Going Green"

The Singing Tower Carillon of Central Florida

Come along with me on assignment to discover why Bok Tower Gardens is "a spot of beauty second to none in the country." This 250 acres of gardens attract 126 species of birds and contain countless species of plants, flowers and trees and is home to the spectacular Gothic Revival and Art Deco tower that was designed by architect Milton B. MedaryContinue reading "The Singing Tower Carillon of Central Florida"

Dollar Store DIY

Marbled Coffee Mug I am starting a dollar store DIY series that I will be posting monthly. It will be made up of fun DIY's made from items you can only purchase at the dollar store. My first DIY is a marbled coffee mug, I paid 3 dollars for the supplies at the dollar tree. This wouldContinue reading "Dollar Store DIY"