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Expectation vs. Reality: The 3%
“Healing is not a linear climb to the summit; it is a walk through the woods, sometimes getting lost, but always learning the terrain.” If you’ve been here for a while, you are aware that I was diagnosed with Alpha… Continue reading
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Simple. Natural. Sustainable. A Scrunchy Girl’s Guide to Easy Swaps.
“We don’t need a handful of people doing sustainability perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” — Anne Marie Bonneau Many people think that “going crunchy” requires a complete lifestyle overhaul—one involving homemade from scratch foods, expensive organic… Continue reading
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DIY Essential Oils: Craft Your Own Natural Product Line!
“If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.” Napoleon Bonaparte Are you tired of scrolling through ingredient lists full of things you can’t pronounce? One of the most empowering ways to embrace a natural lifestyle is by creating… Continue reading
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Boil ‘Em, Mash ‘Em, Stick ‘Em in a Stew: The True Value of the Humble Potato
“Good heavens, potatoes are worth more than gold!” “Surely not!” “If you were shipwrecked on a desert island, what would you prefer, a bag of potatoes or a bag of gold? “Yes, but a desert island isn’t Ankh-Morpork!” “And that… Continue reading
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Dairy Cow vs. Dairy Goats: Which is Right for your Homestead?
“You don’t have to do it all. Just do what fits your land, your hands, and your heart.” If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming over a glass of fresh milk about whether to bring home a dairy cow or a… Continue reading
Returning to my roots has been on my heart for a long time. Radiant is defined as sending out light; shining or glowing brightly. My vision for this page is to share my journey through homesteading, homeschooling, farming and faith. I hope my journey can be a shining light to help others find their way back to their roots.
“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”
— Thorin Oakenshield – J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Latest Posts
- The Forager’s Timetable: When to Harvest
- Foraged Pharmacy: Planning My Wild Herb Harvest for 2026
- Expectation vs. Reality: The 3%
- Simple. Natural. Sustainable. A Scrunchy Girl’s Guide to Easy Swaps.
- Beyond the Blog
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