I haven’t written in a while. Not just here. I haven’t written much at all. Recipes, sure. My prayer journal, yes. But the creative flow of poetry and storytelling all but dried up in the last season. It happens that way sometimes. I used to panic when the flow of words stopped, when the creativity ran […]| Roots and Refuge
I’ve been in bed for the better part of the last three days. It was a culmination of things that laid me down. It was overcommitment and foolish optimism and the fierce demand of the garden in July. It was our booming and brilliant family colliding in my home at the tail end of a […]| Roots and Refuge
Join me with my guest Chrissy from The Hope Homestead as we discuss our homesteading journeys. From why we got started, the journey along the way, and the goals and dreams we have for the future. The post The Hope Homestead – Health Journey to Homesteading appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
Today's podcast is sharing a bit of my own mindset and how I experience wonder on a daily basis. Living life with my eyes open to the beautiful world around me. The post Eyes and No Eyes appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
Join me with Nana as she shares wisdom from her generation and growing up in Newfoundland. The post Growing Up in Newfoundland with Nana appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
I want to discuss the necessity and importance of accepting differences and embracing diversity in the homesteading community. The post Accepting Differences (Building Homesteading Community) appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
In today’s episode, I’m dispelling some of the perceptions, or rather misperceptions, of this homesteading life. I reflect on what I thought homesteading was going to look like when I first started researching, to how I view it now. Most importantly, I share about the challenge of valuing the things that transition from romantic to familiar. The post Perceptions and Misperceptions appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
Join me and Leah as we discuss embracing the uncomfortable. We both know from current and past experiences that much comfort comes from being uncomfortable. The post Embracing Uncomfortable appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
For many people, music, gardening and creativity may not go hand and hand, but for me and my guest on this podcast episode, they absolutely do. Join me and Daniel as we discuss all things creative and their meaning in our lives. The post Music, Gardening & Creativity appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
Make this charred okra, cherry tomato and field pea salad with a tangy vinaigrette and wow everyone at your next dinner. This one's a keeper! The post Charred Okra and Pea Salad Recipe appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge