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Real Food & Recipes · 15/09/2022

HOW TO USE AND STORE CINNAMON STICKS (+5 cinnamon recipes to try this fall!)

In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to use and store cinnamon sticks. Plus I'm including 5 cinnamon recipes to try this fall which are located at the bottom of this post! Cinnamon is such a unique spice. It brings …

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Intentional Living · 09/09/2022

The Best This Or That List – Fall Edition

Who doesn't love this game?! Although I've seen other blogs with the This Or That Fall Edition game, I've yet to find one that is longer than 8 or 10 questions and they seem super short (maybe it's because I could play this game for hours? Idk...) So …

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Intentional Living · 04/09/2022

Encouraging Verses For Tired Homestead Mothers (Free Printable Included)

I've put together a few of my favourite encouraging verses for tired homestead mothers that will hopefully bring you some encouragement on your journey as a homestead mother! Encouraging verses Homesteading is hard work. Mothering is hard …

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Intentional Living · 14/04/2022

Faith Based Easter Story Cube Game ~ Free Printable

I love sharing creative ways to bring families together and grow in their faith. But it can be challenging when you have young ones with short attention spans! That's why I've come up with this super fun faith based easter story cube game, in a …

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The Renovated Farmhouse · 03/04/2022

Old Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation On A Budget – Full Tour

Take a look at our old farmhouse kitchen renovation on a budget. This kitchen was so fun and EASY to do, I love when projects workout that way! I've included many photos for you to indulge in, and hopefully can spark ideas and excitement for your …

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Home-Centred Income · 29/03/2022

30 Important Things You NEED To Know When Starting A Craft Business

Starting a craft business and actually making money can be hard to do. There are so many factors, so many choices to make. As a seasoned crafter (one who has started many successful side gigs and small businesses focusing on a craft) I'm here to …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 18/03/2022

75 Things To Declutter NOW In A Tiny House (And 56 Things To Throw Away)

This post also includes two printable versions of these lists, one is; 75 things to declutter now in a tiny house, and the second is; 56 things to throw away, incase you want to print them out or save them for later! I'll start by saying I …

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The Renovated Farmhouse · 13/03/2022

21 Money Saving Tips ~ Renovating An Old Farmhouse For Resale

We learned so many things while renovating an old farmhouse for resale. Our time there was a bit challenging at times, but the knowledge we took with us made our time living there totally worth it. AND the money we made when we sold it was crazy! …

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Farm & Food Production · 06/03/2022

74 Cool Weather Plants To Grow For Years Of Free Food – Zones 4-8

I'm a huge advocate for working smarter not harder. That's why these 74 cool weather plants to grow for years of free food ( zones 4-8 ) will drastically cut down your work growing food, AND put money in your pocket which you would otherwise have to …

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Cleaning & Home Care · 04/03/2022

How To Deep Clean Your Bathroom Naturally

Being a professional cleaner for all of my adult life thus far, I've figured out ways to avoid harsh chemicals in cleaning products since I have to use them nearly everyday. Cleaning with natural products not only benefits my health but others as …

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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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