Why This Conversation Can’t Wait Have you ever gone to order your garden seeds—only to find your favorites suddenly sold out? It’s frustrating when it happens once. But what if it becomes the norm? Over the past few years, supply chain disruptions, extreme weather events, global conflicts, and consolidation within the agricultural industry have quietly reshaped our food system. While grocery store shelves may still look full today, cracks are forming underneath the surface—and one of the earliest warning signs is seed availability. Seed shortages aren’t hypothetical. They’ve already happened. And many experts agree they’re likely to happen again....
Seed Shortages Are Coming: How to Build a Family Seed Bank Before It’s Too Late
February 3, 2026 in Gardening, Homestead, Spring Prep
Why This Conversation Can’t Wait Have you ever gone to order your garden seeds—only to find your favorites suddenly sold out? It’s frustrating when it happens once. But what if it becomes the norm? Over the past few years, supply chain disruptions, extreme weather events, global conflicts, and consolidation within the agricultural industry have quietly reshaped our food system. While grocery store shelves may still look full today, cracks are forming underneath the surface—and one of the earliest warning signs is seed availability. Seed shortages aren’t hypothetical. They’ve already happened. And many experts agree they’re likely to happen again....
When Patience Is the Assignment: Learning to Trust God in the Waiting
January 19, 2026 in Chickens & Animals, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead, Raising Kids, Raising ParentsLearning to Trust God in the Waiting (Caregiving, Motherhood, Homesteading, and the Sacred Work of Becoming) The Prayer We’re Afraid to Pray Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Lord, give me patience”—and immediately wanted to take it back? I once had a friend gently...
Winterizing the Chicken Coop & Run
December 15, 2025 in Chickens, Chickens & Animals, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead, Printables, Seasonal Living, Uncategorized, Winter HomesteadThere’s something magical about winter settling over the homestead—quiet mornings, frosty fence posts, and chickens who suddenly walk like they’re wearing tiny insulated snow boots. But winter also brings new responsibilities, especially when it comes to chicken care. This year, we discovered we had...
How to Add an Additional Chicken Run (DIY Plans & Instructions)
December 9, 2025 in Chickens, Chickens & Animals, DIY Projects, Homestead, Homestead Planners, Repairs & BuildsExpanding your run gives your flock more space, reduces pecking order battles, and lets them stretch their wings without roaming too far. Here is a simple plan sized for 6–10 chickens. Supplies Needed 2×4 lumber (treated or sealed) – approx. 10–12 pieces Hardware cloth...
From Kennel to Coop: How We Turned a Dog Kennel into a Charming Chicken Haven
September 2, 2025 in Chickens, Chickens & Animals, DIY Projects, Farmhouse Remodel, Homestead, Repairs & BuildsCoopChecklistWhen we bought our farmhouse earlier this year, we inherited more than just creaky wood floors, wide-open fields, and a to-do list that never seems to end — we also inherited a sturdy dog kennel sitting just off the back pasture. At first glance,...




