Amp up your camping: The Boundary Waters can be done with young kids in tow. From how to get in, to planning your food, I’ve got you covered!
Adventures
From Caterpillar to Butterfly: A Monarch in Our Garden
We were fortunate to have a monarch chrysalis in our garden, and watch the entire process from caterpillar to butterfly! Check out the photos of this miracle of nature!
How This Gardener Survives Winter
A savoring of the winter season and its adventures. I feel so grateful to be able to enjoy it after years of struggling through it!
A Farmstay
A restorative escape to a former hayloft rescued these weary DIY parents
Learning to Love Winter
With snow being a possibility for approximately 6 months out of our MN year (Nov-Apr, and we have had blizzards in May!), I needed to come to terms with winter. Here’s how I did it!
New Look and New Ways to Connect
Notice something different here? We’ve totally redesigned the site! We’re also making it easier to keep in the loop with Budding Homestead, via social media: connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. This past April I made the big dive into the blogosphere with the launch of Budding Homestead. At the time, I had more and […]