Tag: sustainable living
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Homesteading & Slow Living: Do They Actually Go Hand in Hand?
As a single mom, my journey into homesteading has been nothing short of an adventure. When you think of homesteading, images of serene country life and slow, deliberate living often come to mind. However, the reality I’ve come to understand is that homesteading, when done without support, can feel like anything but slow living. In…
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Embracing Slow Living with Kids: Tips For Raising Mindful Children
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of slow living has gained immense popularity among adults seeking respite from the chaos of daily life. But what about our children? Can they also benefit from the principles of slow living? Absolutely! Teaching kids to embrace a slower, more mindful way of life can help them develop important…
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Must-Have Homesteading Books
Starting a homestead can feel really overwhelming. It will feel like there are endless projects to do and things to learn, but don’t worry, there are people who have been in your shoes and have created beautiful and successful homesteads. There are so many resources on starting a homestead and homestead skills that it can…
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Easy & Healthy Ways To Start Living More Sustainable
You can create a more sustainable and healthy lifestyle regardless of where you are – an apartment, a frat house, or on a farm, there are little changes you can make to make a big difference. Sustainable living describes a lifestyle that attempts to reduce an individual’s or society’s use of the Earths natural resources,…
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How Gardening Makes You A Better Mother
Parenting Lessons I Learned From My Garden Gardening makes you a better mother or parent. Not because you’re “being more productive” or “more natural” but because you can learn a lifetime worth of lessons in one garden season. If you allow it, the garden can help you grow and evolve. Gardening has taught me many…