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A New Old Carriage House
I’ll never thoroughly understood the draw that old and worn antiques have on me but they have always caught my eye, even as a young child. The lines on furniture, the intricate details in drawer pulls or hinges, the tight wood grain, it draws me in like a good story will. Most antiques today (over…

are you actually water glassing eggs?
The “storm” of the last few years has created a tsunami wave of new, interested and excited individuals who are practicing the dying art of food preservation among other things. It’s been encouraging to watch the influx of interest rise and the joy of bringing back and reclaiming a bit of independence from the systems…

A Brand New Garden
Well folks, its officially plan the garden “season”. The slow of winter has many of us longing for warmer months and favorable weather so we can venture out in the garden and come alive again! Here’s a photo I recently stumbled upon for the new market garden at Hopewell 2.0. Isn’t it lovely? (Download The…

the best nourishing bone broth (3 methods)
This nourishing bone broth is perfect for the base of many dishes including sipping on it’s own! Here are 3 simple ways to prepare broth all year around with simple ingredients. Storage ideas and uses included in notes!


Becoming a Hopesteader
I am a Hopesteader. I haven’t always tried to look for the silver lining in most any situation until one day, I was able to see it while homesteading. It’s a skill that has encouraged me to spur on and learn and read and do and gain experience and turn knowledge into wisdom. I wanted…

mindful preparedness: food
Over on instagram, I’ve shared a little bit about my approach to being prepared as a homemaker. Here is a video and a short series on a few items to consider being bit more prepared in. For centuries, civilizations have lived closely to the land, growing their own food, processing animals, hunting wild game, gathering…

Books I’m enjoying + Your requested recommendations
I enjoy a good read as many of you do too. Here are a few that I am enjoying or have enjoyed lately. Affiliate disclosure Mere Motherhood by Cindy Rollings I enjoyed reading this women’s homeschool journey with her family from the time she was dating her husband, all the way through her children moving…