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Sticky Hands, Full Hearts: A Winter Activity for Little Stewards
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you… In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” -Job 12:7-10 We have had… Continue reading
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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
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 Footprints of the Forager: An Introduction to Plantain
- Clever Cleavers: Nature’s Velcro
- The Elusive Morel: The Ultimate Treasure Hunt
- Pineapple Weed: The Trampled Tropics
- Purple Dead Nettle: Purple Powerhouse
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The Footprints of the Forager: An Introduction to Plantain
“Nature is a first-aid kit, and the world is a garden; we need only to look down to find the remedy.” **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine series are very in depth and therefore can get a bit lengthy. I utilize a type of…
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Clever Cleavers: Nature’s Velcro
“Whoever drinks cleaver water for nine weeks shall be so beautiful, everyone will fall in love with them.” — Ancient Welsh Folk Belief **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine series are very in depth and therefore can get a bit lengthy. I utilize a…
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Pineapple Weed: The Trampled Tropics
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine series are very in depth and therefore can get a bit lengthy. I utilize a type of expanding detail feature for some things (particularly all the recipes) to…
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Purple Dead Nettle: Purple Powerhouse
“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” Luke 12:27 **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine series are very in depth and therefore…
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Unschooling: Farmstead Style
If you have been wondering where I’ve been the last three weeks, it is goat kidding season here on the farm which means a chaotic whirlwind of waddling goats finally releasing their long-held hostages in a flurry of grunts, calls, and slimy afterbirth. It often means late nights and early mornings, and sometimes hardly any…
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Chickweed: The Forager’s Winter Star
“He who seeks the mind of the Creator in the little things of the earth shall find a wisdom that the world cannot give.” — In the spirit of George Washington Carver **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine series are very in depth and…
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Dandelions: Not a Weed – A Forager’s and Homesteader’s Treasure!
“Why doesn’t constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth. The same principle applies to people. The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that…
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The Beautiful Mess and The Potter’s Hands
“Whether it’s pottery or life, it takes more than one attempt for them to come out right. And all that effort makes the end product more valuable, too.” — Yeon Somin Teaching five-year-olds on a pottery wheel is a sensory-rich experience. The goal isn’t to produce a perfect vessel; it’s about exploration, cause-and-effect, and fine…
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A Winter Wonderland of Wildlife Tracks
“The tracks we find in the snow are more than just footprints; they are the signatures of the Creator, proving that even in the deepest winter, His world is vibrantly alive and perfectly sustained.” Winter weather often makes us want to get the necessary outside chores done as quickly as possible in order to cuddle…
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