Lisa MatthewsJul 1, 2016homesteading, 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...
Lisa MatthewsJun 3, 2016Uncategorized
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 ...
Lisa MatthewsApr 21, 20162016 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...
Lisa MatthewsApr 16, 2016education, 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 sessions from 9...
Lisa MatthewsApr 6, 2016dehydrating, 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...
Lisa MatthewsMar 30, 2016advice, 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 we are...
