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Something drops, a fumbling sound, a distressing grunt, silence. When I experience these things, I still react the same way I did on that October night: My heart races, I freeze, a…

As I sit next to my softly lit Christmas tree (way too early in the morning), I wonder if this Christmas feels different because we started reading the Bible this year, or if it's …

Ah, yes. Dehydrated oranges. Every one and their is dog is making dehydrated orange slices for Christmas (or orange garland), and for that reason I’ve been resisting it for a few y…

In this post I will show you how to make classy paper ornaments. ![Pinterest Pin -20.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/alexanderfarm/23z7SAFVWpqasDE1jRwogeZddJ3uSnWjpiR…

Fluffy, flashy white popcorn garland offers a snow-like contrast of color to a Christmas tree, or strung along a mantel. It’s a relaxing craft that can be done while you listen to …

In this tutorial I will show you how to make classic, “high-end” salt dough ornaments. This is an activity the whole family will love! ![Pinterest Pin -16.png](https://files.peakd…

This year feels different. Christmas time is here and I'm finally feeling it. I say finally because for the last couple of years I've been a total grinch. But this year the Christm…

In this tutorial I will show you how to make a healing comfrey salve. Comfrey leaves and roots have been used for thousands of years to treat fractures, inflammation, wounds, and …

This garlic infused olive oil recipe is perfect for dunking fresh sourdough bread into, drizzling on your veggies, spicing up a pot of mashed potatoes, making salad dressing better…

In this tutorial I will show you how to make your own homemade vanilla extract, with two simple ingredients and some patience. ![Pinterest Pin -10.png](https://files.peakd.com/fi…

Homemade spiced rum is a really simple and fun way to level up your hosting skills, add a little sugar and spice to a holiday gift basket, or treat yourself on a date night at home…

In this article I will share with you 10 of the books I love, and recommend to all parents. These are the books that I will gift to new moms, or recommend to friends who are cravi…

In this article I will share with you some practical advise on how you can make a beautiful and functional capsule pantry. ![Copy of blog 840 x 840-24.png](https://files.peakd.co…

This pumpkin spice pudding recipe uses gelatin as a protein rich alternative to flour for setting the custard. We have been enjoying the pumpkin from our garden in so many ways, bu…

In this article I will share with you 7 ways we can support our immune systems, and be naturally healthier every day. Diet and exercise is a great place to start when it comes to s…

This hamburger harvest soup has been on rotation often this fall. We have an abundance of fresh beets, carrots and zucchini, and this is one of my favourite ways to enjoy them. Plu…

My mom, used to make this salmon recipe. It’s so simple, but in my opinion, it feels like a fancy meal. We don’t live near an ocean and we don’t have access to an abundance of fre…

We’re all about raising and growing our own food in a way a way that’s healthy for the land and animals – or sourcing it locally. Regenerative agriculture and nutrient dense food i…

A year ago I gave birth to our second son at home, on the bathroom floor, 10 minutes before the midwife arrived. It wasn’t a quick labor, and the midwife wasn’t late. I filmed the…

At the time of writing this, Wren is approaching his fourth birthday. I wrote his birth story when he was one month old, and now that I have this blog, I am able to share that with…