Find Joy In Growing, Creating, and Living Simply
A friendly guide to living simply and self-sufficiently. Learn to grow your own food, care for your animals, and build a life rooted in purpose.
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Painting Bee Hives
Whether you're new to beekeeping or old, there's nothing quite like the excitement of preparing your hive boxes and setting up your bee...
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Feeding Bees In The Spring
In cold climates like ours, bees are without nectar and pollen from mid fall till spring. They rely on their honey and food...
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Tallow Hair Balm
I know what you're thinking - beef fat in your hair? Trust me, I had the same reaction at first! But after using...
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Tallow Shower Lotion Bars
My handmade Tallow shower lotion bars are the skincare solution you never knew you needed. These moisture-packed bars work their magic right in...
Behind the Scenes
Hi, I'm Allyson
Chief Weeder / Chicken Feeder
I live in a little slice of paradise within the boreal forest. I'm so passionate about growing, raising, and preserving my own food. Join my family as we convert our acreage into a bonafide homestead.







