Sunday Blessings On The Homestead

Summer is winding down and gearing up for back to school is in full swing! I’ve compiled a wonderful list of back to school crock pot meals that will make the the families new routine feel a little easier.  With this list you can put more focus on those earlier bed times, helping with home …

We finally did our first harvest out of our new garden beds! I had been eagerly awaiting this day. By now, usually I have had a couple mini harvests. This growing season has been vastly different than any I have seen since beginning my gardening journeys.  It has been an extremely wet Summer. With that, …

Here on the homestead we have been busy at work with upgrades and expansions, tending to the garden and planning for the future.  It has been some time since I updated you on how things were happening here.  Our raised beds are doing well, mostly. I am struggling with my cauliflower and broccoli and we …

It has been a rainy Summer! It’s been a little unfortunate with how little of time we have been able to spend outside as a family. This past week we said well, lets throw on the rain boots and go collecting, regardless of the weather! It was lovely to be outside in the misty rain. …

This spin on a traditional party appetizer is mouth watering delicious. Not only is the taste out of this world but how these street corn deviled eggs look has a total wow factor when they are finished! There are not many ingredients involved but you might think there is by just looking at them! They …

This wet and humid Summer here in Vermont has given us the difficult task of dealing with common garden issues. My garden itself is battling some hardships so I thought I would go over some of the ways I am naturally treating garden diseases.  We try to grow as organically as possible so when troubles …

Growing up, this was a staple in our home. It is easy to throw together and does not require a lot of expensive ingredients. Our home was on a budget and now with a larger family, we budget our food spending, too! This easy American Chop Suey dish costs under $25 and can give you …

Over the last few years of our family expanding, we have continued to grow our homestead to provide. Not only are we providing homegrown nutrition to our children through this but also valuable life lessons and education. With the main focus on homeschool through homesteading they are going to one day have the knowledge to …

For our 3rd camping trip of the summer we visited White Caps Campground at Lake Willoughby!  This was a brand new, never before visited campground and area for us. It was one that had been on the list for many years and we were so excited to finally get the chance to book it and …

I mentioned in articles past that we were expanding the homestead this year. One of the ways that we were going to do that was by adding in more raised beds and revamping our existing ones to be be larger and newer! Since then, we have been hard at work! So I thought what better …

We recently celebrated our youngest daughter’s 2nd birthday! Hard to believe that my last baby is already in toddler hood. Time goes by so quickly with little ones.  Store bought cupcakes are SO sweet and have dye packed frostings. She won’t eat them! Our girl prefers from scratch baking from her mamas kitchen and for …

This is one of those meals people will talk about for ages after they get a chance to grab a plate. My honey BBQ mac and cheese is something I make to fill us up and keep our guests happy! It is also a comfort dish for my family!  This mac and cheese with a …

Family camping trip number 2 in the books! This time we visited Silver Lake State Park Campground. If you hadn’t had the chance to read my first family camping review check it out!  What a difference in weather, set up and experience than our first. I’m really excited to tell you about this GEM of …

Taco night at our house is one of the most fun and enjoyable dinners that I do! We don’t go basic though! We do a family taco night without the store bought box kit. Now, my kids do not want anything else! Kits are not the healthiest option and when you have a large family …

Well hello friends! Months back I mentioned that we had purchased a new camper and we finally got to put it to the test out in the real world this past weekend. It was a gorgeous weekend and we had such a lovely time together. Camp session #1…in the books! As promised, I am going …

This easy, crispy and delicious air fryer veggie tempura is a great spin on your average dinner side. You can even turn this INTO dinner by adding in another heartier option like shrimp!  It is a bit of a production line to get these vegetables prepared but once you get into the swing it goes …

I’ve got the perfect recipe for dinner tonight! Homemade hot pockets are a family favorite. Not only do the kids love them but they are also the perfect thing to make and freeze to have a snack, a future quick dinner or even a batch ready to go for lunch boxes for the upcoming week.  …

    Spring served us summer – for a minute, recently. It got into the 80’s and even close to 90 one day. It was HOT! We soaked it up the best we could knowing all too well that Vermont was just showing off and we would be back in jackets and close toed shoes …

This past weekend I made a couple trays worth of these Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and honestly I am counting down the day until I can make them again. They came out over the top tasty!  They are really easy too. It takes a tiny bit of prep and you are good to go. You …

This filling ham & noodle casserole is such a comfort dish and is a wonderful way to use up leftover ham!  This would be the perfect casserole to make with Easter dinner leftovers. You can even freeze this casserole for an easy pop in dinner on a night when you are busy out in the …

We have had a tiring couple of weeks! Between some unexpected life events, Spring planning and some exciting new construction about to begin we have been feeling a little more exhausted than usual. So we made it a point to do a fun Easter activity with our girls this week- simple tie dye egg coloring! …

If you love sauerkraut, but hate the canned garbage from the grocery store, it’s time to step up your game and learn how to make sauerkraut from scratch! Not only does it taste so much better when you make it yourself, it’s actually a whole lot healthier for you too… Believe it or not, the …

These frozen banana yogurt bites are GOOD, good. I’m not joking here. They are addictively good. The best part about it? They aren’t bad for you! I mean it when I say good. Delicious enough that I would go for these in the freezer over ice cream. Yes, you actually read that right.  What is …

This week we have been finalizing our plans to expand – homestead edition.  It is extremely exciting, to say the least. I cannot wait to see what these plans bring to our property, home and table.  The expansion is happening in several different areas of our homestead. It will help us in being more self …

Thinking of what to give your kid’s teachers for teacher appreciation week can be a doozy at best. What would they want? What do they need? Is getting them something custom too extra? Well…look no further! Here are the top five gifts for teacher appreciation week! As a teacher for almost four years, teacher appreciation week …

If I know anything about myself, I surely know one thing: I love a good cozy space. There’s something about drinking a cup of coffee and sitting wrapped up in a blanket that warms my soul. As a career student, my office has been – well – wherever I’ve been. From countless apartments to my …

Are you looking to switch up your average dinner? Maybe make something out of the ordinary and also FUN! This delicious sheet pan shrimp boil tastes like it is straight out of southern restaurant but you can make it without much, or any, culinary training.  With a couple main ingredients and then a bundle of …

My family loves a good pasta meal. Truthfully we cook at least one a week. They are so easy and hearty and with a gaggle of growing girls it gets the job done. Pro tip: It makes them sleep like a rock! And well, same for me too. So this sausage alfredo pasta not only …

The weather has been frigid here in Vermont and I have been doing everything to keep our family feeling warm. One of the first things that came to mind to make happen was whipping up a batch of my hearty homemade corn chowder.  It is the definition of warmth itself. It also leaves you feeling …

Make the most of a week of with these spring break activities for kids! Keeping your kiddos busy for all day every day for a whole week can be draining. Take it from me. A teacher. Who keeps kids busy all day every day for a whole year. For most kids, spring break is a …