As we are about to get cooking for this year’s canning season pretty soon, I thought I’d talk about what I do and don’t preserve. As I get more and more into eating seasonally and as I get older, I find myself taking a really pragmatic view of canning season: I want to focus on […]
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Kale Yeah! Easy Ways to Eat More Greens (Without Hating It)
Okay, let’s be real here. Eating more greens isn’t exactly an exciting idea for most people. Greens are the side dish we skip the sad pile on our plate, or something that we only reach for when we’re trying to “be good.” But greens deserve better treatment than that. These amazing leafy powerhouses are packed […]
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Urban Homestead Tour – Spring 2025
Almost 14 years ago, I moved into this house with my little family. We’ve had lots of changes over the years and a major re-start 3 years ago, when I was able to buy the house from my ex-husband. I thought it was about time to show you all the work I’ve done!
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How Seasonal Eating Can Simplify Your Life and Boost Your Homesteading Skills
It’s so easy these days to stroll through the grocery store and pick up whatever you feel like eating- regardless of what the season is. Do you want to eat strawberries in the middle of winter? Do you want to eat winter squash in the summer? These are readily available – though their flavor and […]
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The 8 Principles of Modern Homesteading
I think if you’re here, you probably have some sense that the system is messed up. .
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The Importance of Knowing Your Plants
A bunch of years ago, when I first moved into this house, I was really interested in herbal healing, but I didn’t have any idea about what herbs look like. I just accepted what was given to me. Now that I’ve been studying to be an herbalist for a while, I’m learning just how bad […]
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Chaos Gardening: Embracing the Wild and Unpredictable
I hadn’t heard about chaos gardening until recently, but it turns out that I’ve always been a chaotic gardener. It’s a label that I am happy to adopt! It’s a unique and liberating approach to gardening that I have found to be fun, rewarding, and much easier than traditional methods. Chaos gardening is about embracing […]
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Intentional Living
Welcome to the Intentional Living section of Moon and Hare Collective! Here, I will dive into how living intentionally can transform your life through creativity, sustainability, and mindfulness. By making conscious choices that align with your values, you can create a fulfilling and meaningful lifestyle. What is Intentional Living? Intentional living is all about making […]
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What is Radical Homemaking?
Radical Homemaking and Urban Farming are two topics under the general umbrella of Homesteading, or more specifically, Urban Homesteading. Radical homemaking is a lifestyle that focuses on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community, moving away from consumerism and materialism. It’s about using traditional domestic skills to build a more just and sustainable society. Unlike urban farming, which […]
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