Over the last few years, we have completely renovated a 1926 farmhouse on a few acres into our home. The previous owners added a lot of modern touches to the house, but we wanted to try to bring back some of her former vintage charm and honor the original time-period of our home. When renovating our farmhouse, I spent a lot of time considering farmhouse paint colors for each room.
Backyard Beekeeping: Interview with Katie Brandt
I met Katie Brandt on Instagram last year, and I was amazed by her bravery in regards to backyard beekeeping! Katie is the reason I decided to try beekeeping, even while pregnant, this year, and I have learned so much from her not only about backyard beekeeping but also about how to homestead in a small space.
My Favorite Non-Maternity Maternity Dresses
If you are pregnant, you’ll probably get flooded with tons of ads for maternity clothes that you just have to have. But I have a hard time justifying buying a whole new wardrobe when I’ll only be pregnant for 9 months. Instead, I purchase a few maternity options and then opt for lots of dresses that I can wear during different seasons of motherhood as my size fluctuates. Here are my favorite non-maternity maternity dresses to wear while pregnant and postpartum!
Beekeeping While Pregnant
Shortly after we paid for our first package of bees, I found out that I was pregnant. I started to wonder if I could still do beekeeping while pregnant. Here is my experience about beekeeping while pregnant plus some tips I have learned along the way!
Sewing Pajamas for Kids this Christmas
I also love the tradition of Christmas pajamas, so this year I am planning on sewing pajamas for my children that are versatile enough to be worn as play clothes during the day. This makes the gift practical, meaningful, and perfect for limited space all in one!
Homesteading While Pregnant: 5 Tips for Staying Encouraged
Homesteading while pregnant is not for the faint of heart. It’s hard work, but it’s good work. However, homesteading—at least in my experience—looks very different while pregnant. Here are some things I have been learning about how to homestead while pregnant.