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The Tiny House · 23/02/2023

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TINY HOUSE INTERIOR WALLS

Welcome to part #4 of the series; how to build a tiny house yourself! In this post How To Choose The Best Tiny House Interior Walls, we'll look at different methods and material used for tiny house building as well as how we installed our final …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 27/01/2023

9 SPIDER PLANT BENEFITS YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

When you read these 9 spider plant benefits you'll see why so many consider this plant a top-choice houseplant! While some of these benefits relate to nearly all plants, some are unique benefits to the spider plant. I hope you enjoy the …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 16/01/2023

11 SNAKE PLANT BENEFITS YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

I hope these 11 snake plant benefits help you discover how resilient and easy this succulent is AND that it can add more than just beauty to your home! It's so easy, even I can keep them alive.. and that says a lot! In this post I'm …

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Intentional Living · 08/12/2022

NO TECH KIDS BUSY BAG – THIS WINTER SEASONS ITEMS

Keeping a no tech kids busy bag in my car throughout the year has saved me so many times! Whether its church, a meeting, waiting in the car for an appointment or taking a long drive. The kids love doing these special activities in the busy bag. …

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Intentional Living · 01/12/2022

10 UNIQUE CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS THAT WILL BRING YOUR FAMILY CLOSER

Below I've compiled a list of 10 unique Christmas traditions that myself and my online community of friends have written from our hearts, specifically to share with all of you and your families, so enjoy! I love the holiday season! From the …

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Intentional Living · 30/11/2022

CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS STORY – FREE PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOU

Christmas is a HUGE deal for me, and I have many traditions that I implement into the holiday season- some that I've carried with me from childhood, but some I've come up with as an adult to create a deeper connection with my family. The candlelit …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 19/10/2022

20 BEAUTIFUL LOW LIGHT HANGING PLANTS TO TRY THIS WINTER

Low light hanging plants are a great option if you're living in a tiny space. They purify the air and provide oxygen which is great during the darker months when people are inside more often. Check out this list of 20 beautiful plants that are …

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HOMESTEAD BOOKS TO READ THIS FALL

Seasonal Work & Skills · 12/10/2022

5 INSPIRING HOMESTEAD BOOKS TO READ THIS FALL + FULL REVIEWS

The fall season always brings out the book lover in me. It's the perfect time to cozy up with your favourite book and dig in! This season I'm sharing with you 5 inspiring homestead books to read this fall. I've already read most of these books …

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Intentional Living · 25/09/2022

TRICK OR TREAT ALTERNATIVE – OUR UNUSUAL FAMILY TRADITION

Over the course of my life there's been several different reasons we've needed a trick or treat alternative. And I always go back to it time and time again because for us, what we do instead of traditional trick or treating is way more fun! …

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Intentional Living · 22/09/2022

ULTIMATE LIST OF CANDY ALTERNATIVES FOR HALLOWEEN!

I'm always on the hunt for new ideas to add to my ultimate list of candy alternatives for halloween, so if you have anymore ideas I'd love to hear them in the comment section at the bottom of the page! I have to admit I'm not really a fan of …

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A Lovely Place Called Home
A Lovely Place Called Home

This podcast is a practical tool for your homesteading toolbelt. Each episode walks through the real numbers, systems, and decisions behind building a working homestead — not the aesthetic version, the functional one. We break down cost analyses, infrastructure planning, off-grid setups, livestock math, garden yields, land considerations, and whether an idea actually makes financial and logistical sense for your life.

If you’ve ever wondered “Could we really do this?” — this is where we run the numbers and find out. No hype. No fantasy. Just clear thinking, grounded strategy, and honest evaluation so you can build something stable, sustainable, and strong for your family.

How To Set Up Your First Raised Bed Garden & Succeed Year ONE Ep.11
byMicheon Hutchings

If you’ve been wanting to start a vegetable garden but feel overwhelmed by where to begin, what to plant, or how to make it work, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to set up your first raised bed vegetable garden in a way that is simple, realistic, and built for success in your very first year.

This isn’t about building a massive garden or trying to grow everything all at once. It’s about creating a system you can actually manage, maintain, and harvest from consistently without burning out halfway through the season.

I break down the exact raised bed sizes I recommend, how many beds you should realistically start with, and how to set them up so they’re efficient and easy to work in. We talk about soil in a way that makes sense for beginners, including what matters, what doesn’t, and how to avoid wasting money on unnecessary inputs.

I also walk through what crops you should focus on in year one if your goal is success, confidence, and food on your table, not frustration and failure.

You’ll learn why most beginner gardens don’t make it past mid-summer, the common mistakes that quietly ruin momentum, and how to avoid them by simplifying your approach from the start.

This episode is built around real-life gardening, not picture-perfect plans, and is designed for busy people, families, and anyone trying to build a more self-sufficient lifestyle without overcomplicating it.

Whether you’re starting on a homestead, in a backyard, or even just a small space, this gives you a clear path forward so you can actually follow through and see results. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to start, what to focus on, and how to build a raised bed garden that works with your life, not against it, so that your first year is not just a learning experience, but a successful one!

How To Set Up Your First Raised Bed Garden & Succeed Year ONE Ep.11
How To Set Up Your First Raised Bed Garden & Succeed Year ONE Ep.11
30/04/2026
Micheon Hutchings
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