by Lisa Matthews | Jul 1, 2016 | homesteading, lifestyle, Uncategorized |
Over the last couple of weeks I have become involved in a couple of conversations that have really gotten me thinking deeply about my motivation for living the lifestyle that I do. I was raised on a farm in SW Missouri and, though we weren’t necessarily living...
by Lisa Matthews | Jun 3, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Just a quick note to let you all know that we have moved away from our old Blogger blog and now have a new site! Modern Missouri Pioneers will continue to be a work in progress but it is available! Let us know what you think 😀
by Lisa Matthews | Apr 21, 2016 | 2016 Spring Gathering, education, gathering, sessions, spring., Uncategorized |
The time for the 2016 Spring Gathering is fast approaching. Today, I would like to introduce you to 3 of the featured guests who plan to give presentations during the Gathering. Joy, is the inspiration behind Bean Post Farmstead, where she lives with her family near...
by Lisa Matthews | Apr 16, 2016 | education, family, gardening, gathering, goats, growing food, herbs, homesteading, lifestyle, planting, rabbits, sessions, spring., Uncategorized |
Plans are coming together for our 2016 Spring Gathering at our homestead on May 14th, 2016. We are very excited to be able to offer educational sessions along with a time to share ideas and experiences with like-minded people. We are planning to run...
by Lisa Matthews | Apr 6, 2016 | dehydrating, DIY, extract, family, garden, gardening, green house, growing food, herbs, homesteading, lifestyle, mint, planting, plants, safety, tea, Uncategorized |
The past week has been another roller coaster around the homestead. We’ve worked in the garden, planted in the greenhouse, begun work on re-doing pens in the barn for the animals, worked in the rapidly growing herb bed, marked our queens in both our bee hives...
by Lisa Matthews | Mar 30, 2016 | advice, balance, Easter, family, green house, homesteading, planting, spring., stress, Uncategorized |
This previous week has been an ever changing series of events. At times I’ve wanted to cry, occasionally I have laughed, and more frequently than my Mama would be proud of, I have cursed! In dealing with a multitude of events, and trying to make sure...