Homestead Life & Ponderings
Why Cultural Diversity Matters to the Modern Homesteading Movement
Have you ever noticed that when you search for homesteading resources online, the vast majority of the resources out there are written or produced from a white, Eurocentric perspective? I’ve definitely noticed, and it’s made me think a lot...
Can Homesteading Save the Planet?
I’ve been on a personal mission to save the planet ever since I was a little girl. When I was a kid, I used to take a garbage bag with me whenever I went for walks in my neighbourhood so I could pick up any litter I came across (which was always...
3 Ways to Get Free Organic Food (Without Growing It Yourself)
Wanna learn how to get free organic food without having to grow it yourself? Sorry. Stupid question... Of course you do:) * * * It’s no secret that organic food isn’t exactly the most affordable option when you’re purchasing it from the store. This is, of course, one...
5 Traits of a Successful Homesteader
When it comes to homesteading, skills matter, but attitude is even more important. Here are the top 5 traits of a successful homesteader. * * * Homesteading has been romanticized in recent years, and it’s no wonder why. Many people are stressed, burned out and unhappy...
2019 Spring Home and Garden Tour
Saturday night. I’m enjoying a cup of homegrown chamomile tea and a piece of my daughter’s leftover Easter chocolate. The scent of fresh-cut lilacs wafts through the house, mingling with the lavender, lemon and rosemary essential oils I’ve got going in the diffuser,...
What I’ve Learned From Two Months of Keto – Weight Loss Diary #2
I've learned a lot and shifted my approach to food in a BIG way over the past two months of following the Ketogenic Diet. Here's my two-months check-in, key takeaways and how I'm shifting my approach to weight loss going forward. I started following the Keto Diet on...
My Weight-Loss Diary – Entry #1
It’s been almost three weeks since I started following the Keto Diet and officially began my weight-loss journey, and since I know some of you are interested in following along, I figured why not put it all out there for the world to read, right? If you’ve been...
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Hi! I’m Anna, and I’m a city girl turned modern homesteader who’s passionate about growing, cooking and preserving real food at home, creating my own herbal medicine and all-natural home and body care products, and working toward a simpler, more sustainable and self-sufficient life each and every day.
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