I’ve been hard at work researching the Homesteading Box, and I’m thrilled to share some updates with you!

A Year of Projects, Unique Decor, tools, and Recipes — and a Waitlist to Make It Real I’ve been researching and planning something I’m genuinely excited about: a monthly Homesteading Box—a delivery that helps you live self sufficient. Complete with country deco, recipes, tools, and projects at home. But here’s the honest behind-the-scenes truth: this is a big undertaking! Here is just a small list of what I've been doing to get ready: Plan an entire year of boxes with lessons

Do you want a behind the scenes look at what it's really like in a maker space? I love Lowell Makes (my local maker space). It gives me access to tools I could never fit in my own home. But because it’s a shared space, we’re going through some growing pains right now. What’s going on at the shop Wood shop: Someone is tightening hardware so much that even men can’t loosen it—and threads are getting stripped. Laser shop: Both lasers need major maintenance, so I can’t use either

A big thank-you to West Ave Studios for hosting the Block Party — even though sales were slow, it was a win for connections, traffic, and fresh product ideas (plus my daughter’s own mini hustle!).

Event prep, lots of laser printing (and waiting), and a big win: the catalog is finished — plus a sweet Florida baby shower moment for Kyle & Karina.

Father’s Day at the Londonderry Flea Market was packed with antiques, surprises, and a Skylanders hunt that ended with a super rare Light Element find.

I'm back and here's what's been happening in the shop...

In the rolling hills of central Texas, where the air smells of fresh earth and wildflowers, a small but mighty operation is quietly revolutionizing how we think about food, health, and self-reliance. FAFO Farms TX isn't just a farm—it's a testament to grit, faith, and...

In the quiet hours when most of the world is asleep, kitchens come alive with the hum of mixers and the scent of rising dough. That's where you'll find Krista Tracy—better known to her online tribe as @_donutninja

After all my blogging, and making, and sharing, I was getting almost zero engagement. Out of almost 600 followers, my post were getting seen by 8 to 30 people...

In a world of curated feeds and polished personas, Peggi Bosquez (@PeggiBosquez on X) stands out like a heritage hog in a factory pen—raw, rooted, and refreshingly real.

I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of living closer to the land. There’s something magical about growing your own food, raising...

Last post I stated that I "Hit a groove", boy oh boy did that come to a jarring stop...

If I could get personal for a sec. When making a new side to my tray (to add the new magnets) I need to use the table router to add a grove that the bottom of the tray and magnets fits into. The bit in place was not what I wanted...

Social media boom! New package for Fire Starters, and new location for a Pop-Up!

Fire Starters added to the products and It's my birthday!

End if Summer and lots to do...

Welcome new visitors!

Lowell Folk Fest was amazing. Met a bunch of people and made some surprising sales. Surprising because I wasn't planning to have a particular product at the festival...

My one day build started with a trip to the storage unit. I didn't know what I was check off this list but I was determined to finish something. I riffled through my scraps and put a plan together. I built display stands in the past and knew it would be easy to do...