Homesteading is in my mind quite rewarding. It’s like minded thoughts and goals and like a big family. In being part of that community we learn new skills from each other which is so cool. So I am learning a new skill in my fermenting chapter this week. I have watched a few friends onlineContinue reading “Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars”
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The House – what was old has New life
Part of the old house renos is peeling back years of paints and stains on the original doors of the house. So since we put in the new bathroom upstairs we have had a curtain and rod for a door…. then we graduated to an old used piece of thin plywood….. since it’s just theContinue reading “The House – what was old has New life”
The Farm – more seeds planted
I was able to sit down again and start more seeds. It has been a very difficult week but we are trying to press forward. Seeds need to be planted so veggies and flowers will grow. I sat down…. and I started… I got my heart into it. So I got 2 flats of earlyContinue reading “The Farm – more seeds planted”
Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – how do you say goodbye
We had to say goodbye to our beloved Murdoch today…. he went downhill even more from yesterday. So we decided to have a nice morning together with him, hugging him and whispering all our love to him as we lay on the floor. Then when we gathered all our courage and we carried Murdoch outContinue reading “Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – how do you say goodbye”
Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – words cannot express our feelings
My post tonight is one that we knew is coming….. we didn’t know exactly how much time he has left but yes the days are numbered…… it has been the most difficult two days but has also been the most difficult bunch of weeks. He made his way into my heart and my life atContinue reading “Muddy Boots Old Houses and the Farm – words cannot express our feelings”
Muddy Boots – Faith, fellowship
Fellowship, hospitality, friendship, learning, Proverbs 31 talks about not only a noble wife but a noble woman. How do we learn to be noble women? What does it mean to share hospitality amongst friends and strangers? What does it mean to have friends, friends of different ages? I have a couple of ladies that IContinue reading “Muddy Boots – Faith, fellowship”
Old Houses – addition windows
We are continuing the renos on the house in the addition. We have the walls done, primed, we have the bathroom shiplap on painted it looks awesome. We are now working on the window sills and trim. Since it is easier to prime and first coat with paint before the sills and trim are attached…….Continue reading “Old Houses – addition windows”
Muddy Boots -Faith, sharing
Sharing my faith John 4 :13-14, John 8:12 As believers we have a desire to share our faith. To share what’s made a difference in our lives. Sometimes it’s easy for people to just share and talk about what God has done for them and sometimes we struggle with knowing where to start. Sharing God’sContinue reading “Muddy Boots -Faith, sharing”
Muddy Boots – Faith, habits
#3 making habits in sharing your faith John 14:21 and 1 Peter 3:15 Making it a habit to carry a gospel. What’s that you say…. When you have a gospel in your pocket, or purse, or bag you will naturally become more conscious of sharing opportunities as they happen. God may have provided you excellentContinue reading “Muddy Boots – Faith, habits”
The Farm – is it spring yet?
The spring equinox is about 17 days away and here on the east coast I cannot wait until the snow melts and the sun worms the days and new life comes forth out of the land, trees and sky. It was so hard to think of doing stuff in anticipation for spring this morning… asContinue reading “The Farm – is it spring yet?”
Muddy Boots, Old Houses and The Farm 