Lisa MatthewsJan 2, 2021advice, balance, blessing, blessings, butchering, chicks, DIY, education, family, garden, garlic, growing food, homesteading, lifestyle, make-it-Monday, meat source
Our ancestors, some of which were the original pioneers who pushed westward into unknown lands, recognized the benefit of community and working together. Even though the original pioneers were self sufficient and independent, they understood that together more could...
Lisa MatthewsNov 15, 2020advice, blessing, family, homesteading, lifestyle
A t the same time we were preparing for Papa to leave our lives, we were sent two new family members to join us. Jessa and Kastin joined our family in mid 2019. While they were family from the start, they “officially” joined the family in January, when...
Lisa MatthewsNov 11, 2020family, family, health, homesteading, lifestyle, stress
When life is filled with change, we must change with life. Some of those life changes are easier to adapt to than others. Some have a stronger impact that others. Some are completely life altering. The year 2020 is over 75% complete and still throwing out surprise...
Lisa MatthewsSep 3, 2018advice, balance, education, homesteading, lifestyle, time management
Overwhelm is debilitating. Let me repeat that, OVERWHELM IS DEBILITATING! What does that mean? Well, it means different things to different people, but according to Merriam-Webster, overwhelm means “1 : upset, overthrow. 2 a : to cover over completely :...
Lisa MatthewsJun 16, 2018cooking, DIY, DIY medicinals, fermenting, garlic, growing food, health, herbs, honey, preservation, seasoning
I have not delved much into the fermented foods world. My only experience has been some sauerkraut and kombucha, other than a bit of cheese making….until now. I’ve become intrigued with home made medicinals and remedies and my interest and knowledge has...
