Herbalism
DIY Herbal Lotion Bars
So I must know! Did you make the Chai Honey that I posted last week? It’s quite delicious isn’t it? This week I have another holiday herbal inspired gift option to share with you all. Now to limit these to only gift giving wouldn’t do them justice!... read moreSelf Sufficiency
Aronia Berries: Health Benefits & Why You Should Grow It
With superfoods all the rage and many folks opting for exotic imports, I want to draw your attention to a local nutritional powerhouse. With such an abundant array of our own native superfoods, there is no need to add to intense demand and bring in your acai and gogi... read more
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Holistic Health
Chai Honey Recipe ~ DIY Herbal Holiday Gift Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but I just love giving (and receiving) handmade gifts. Not only do they come straight from the heart, they show a level of dedication that just makes my soul sing. In a world where everyone is so busy and overworked, when someone takes... read moreRecent Posts
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Monkey man has an appointment today with his neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. R. Eye appointment days are long, stressful and emotional. Thankfully Dr. R started working at a new clinic which is only an hour away instead of driving all the way to Sick Kids in downtown... read more
Time in Nature: 7 Reasons to Take This Simple Prescription
A few weekends ago we went hiking and geocaching as a family. Hiking is something we absolutely love to do, yet don’t do often enough. Life gets too busy and now that we are running a small homestead it’s become too easy to find reasons not to go. There... read more
German Pancakes
It seems like every time I sit down to write I want to start off by saying “life has been a little hectic round these parts.” And while I may overuse the phrase just a teeny bit, it’s only because it’s true folks! While at times I do long for... read more
Homestead Heartache: Life, Death and Bad Days
I’m going to apologize upfront for spelling or grammatical errors. As I type this tears are streaming down my face and I can’t see the screen so well. Writing helps my soul so I write this now as apart of the grieving process. We have experienced our first... read more
Homestead & Household Management on a Frugal Budget
Running a homestead (or household in general) can be an expensive enterprise. So can living in the country for that matter! Many folks striving towards self sufficiency will argue that you shouldn’t go into debt to do it and I’m inclined to agree. Using... read more
All Those Fall Leaves & What To Do With Them
We have four ash trees, two birch and five maple trees on our half acre property so we have A LOT of leaves dropping right now. Most of them will stay right where they are and I’ll explain why in a little bit, but being frugal homesteaders we often make use of... read more
Ginger Lemon Tea: A Simple Cold/Flu Remedy
Monkey is feeling a bit under the weather so getting away to post something this week is proving a bit difficult. There are a lot of nasty bugs floating around already and this could be an indicator that we’re in for a rough winter and potentially a difficult... read more
The Call of the Herbalist
In the early years of our formal education we are often asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Depending on the age of the child, typical answers range from doctor or dentist to firefighter or astronaut. Fast forward many years and you are likely... read more
Nourishing Herbs for Your Bone Broth + Slow Cooker Bone Broth Recipe
I’ve been making my own bone broth now for almost a year – ever since I left my vegetarian ways – and I must say it’s incredibly satisfying. Knowing that I can make some so nutritious for my family and in my slow cooker no less! As a herbalist... read more
Honouring Your Body’s Rhythms
It was bound to happen; especially considering the pace I’ve been trying to keep up with all summer long. I’ve hit a wall. A big one made of bricks, mortar and stone that threw me flat on my butt. In full disclosure it didn’t exactly come out... read more
Lacto-Fermented Gingery Carrots
One of my homesteading goals for this growing season was to experiment with lacto-fermentation recipes in the kitchen. After discovering Nourishing Traditions, my viewpoint on food has drastically changed and this has trickled down to the food decisions we make.... read more