Tag Archives: homestead

A mantra for the new year…

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Yanic A.

Here we are… Last day of the year. I’m sitting quietly this morning while Little Man is taking his morning nap, Little Miss is at her grand-parents and my dear husband is putting in a few hours before the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Holidays, Homesteading, Life | Tagged Family, home, homestead, homesteading, intentions, life, mission statement, New year | 25 Comments

Polar vortex and staying warm

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Yanic A.

It is bitterly cold this week. The wind chill factor has brought the temperatures down to -6’C tonight (21’F) and tomorrow should be even colder with half an inch of freezing rain. The gusts of wind have been reaching 45 … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Food preservation, Gardening, Gratitude, Homesteading, Learning at home, Life | Tagged children, dreams, Family, Food preservation, gardening, growing food, home, homestead, Polar vortex, winter | 30 Comments

Saturday garden inspiration

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Yanic A.

Sharing BIG GLIMPSES of my FUTURE GARDENS that makes me EXTREMELY happy. Wishing you a very peaceful AND BUSY day. How is your garden growing?

Posted in Gardening, Homesteading, Saturday garden inspiration | Tagged cold frames, dirt, gardening, get dirty, getting projects done, grow beds, homestead, homesteading | 24 Comments

Always learning – How I stay young

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Yanic A.

I don’t look my age. When I say that, I don’t mean it as a bragging right, I just know I don’t. People always thought I was the younger sibling in my family. My husband is 8 years younger than … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Life, Gratitude, Herbalism | Tagged growing herbs, healing naturally, Herbal studies, home, homestead, learning, sustainable | 15 Comments