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Homeschool, Motherhood · May 10, 2025

Motherhood on the Trail – the joy of finding a kindred spirit and truly doing life together

It is 2025, and we mothers need each other more than ever. We need real friendships. We need to go deep and talk about the hard stuff, walk alongside each other, and be there for each other. This is my…

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Frugal Living, Homemaking, Sourdough · January 19, 2025

Komo Classic Grain Mill 13 Year Review

Are you interested in milling your own grain? There’s nothing quite like fresh, homemade bread right out of the oven. Using a grain mill is an excellent way to increase your family’s nutrition. When I got married, I knew that…

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sourdough starter jar cover DIY free sewing pattern

Free Patterns, Linen, Sewing · January 15, 2025

Sourdough Starter Jar Cover Free Sewing Pattern

You’re going to love this happy little cover for your sourdough starter. It makes me smile to see these pretty linen covers on my jars. This pattern makes a great beginner sewing project or quick handmade gift. Gather a few…

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Patchwork Dress Tutorial - How to Make a Quilt Dress Bodice

Children's Patterns, Linen, Sewing · January 10, 2025

Patchwork Dress Tutorial- How to make a quilt dress bodice

Quilted garments are back in style, and I love all the looks – from quilted coats and vests to dresses made from vintage quilts. Today I want to share a simple patchwork dress tutorial – how to make a quilt…

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Tips for Living Debt-Free on a low Income

Frugal Living, Homemaking · December 31, 2024

Tips for Living Debt-Free on a Low Income

Is being a stay-at-home mom a privilege or a sacrifice? I went into marriage believing that any married couple could afford for the wife to stay home with the kids, no matter the income. That belief was sure put to…

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a handmade leather belt pouch made with a free pattern

Free Patterns, Making · December 19, 2024

12 Free No-Sew Leather Project Gift Ideas

Leather is such a fun material to work with! My boys and I have enjoyed getting into leather crafting this past year. They love making leather hand grips for wooden swords and sticks, and I’ve enjoyed making leather shoes for…

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How to Sew Merino Wool Clothing for Babies and Kids

How to Sew Merino Wool Clothing for Babies and Kids

I love sewing merino wool! It is breathable, antibacterial, moisture-wicking, and odor-resistant. Merino wool is soft and lightweight, and makes the best base layers, tops, leggings, baby clothes, hats, and more. In this post, I want to share tips, tricks,…

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A Freebirth Story – Our 5th Home Waterbirth

A Freebirth Story – Our 5th Home Waterbirth

This is the freebirth story of our precious daughter. Our unmedicated, unassisted 5th home waterbirth. (I’m not a doctor or healthcare professional. This is my personal story and does not constitute medical advice. Please do your own research and talk…

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makeityourselfmama

Practicing diligent creativity at home.
DIY for mamas - Sourdough • Slow Fashion • Home Cooking • Wild and Free Homeschooling • Sewing Skills

Our 4th trimester is coming to a close. Almost 1 f Our 4th trimester is coming to a close. Almost 1 full year of nourishing this life with everything in me. 💛 Eliana means “God has answered”. Both of my girls’ names were my favorite since I was a teenager. Those answered prayers go way back. 🥹
A little evening sewing finishing up some UFOs (un A little evening sewing finishing up some UFOs (unfinished objects). I always have multiple things in progress because squirrel brain (anyone else do that? 😩) so it feels good to finish a few. 

Lane pants by @hisydgraham in @iseefabric 
Cozy footies by @lowlandkids 
#sewingproject 
#sewinglinen 
#lanepants 
#lkcozyfooties 
#sewingforbaby
I blinked and she’s 3. 🥹 Making a special birthday I blinked and she’s 3. 🥹
Making a special birthday dress was a must.
I used a pattern by @ohmeohmysewing and beautiful double gauze from Tiny Fabric Company on Etsy. 

#sewingforkids 
#sewingpatterns 
#sewing 
#handmadewardrobe 
#handmadedresses
✨ Welcome sweet Eliana ✨ We’re all ridiculously ✨ Welcome sweet Eliana ✨ 

We’re all ridiculously in love with this little girl and so grateful to God for placing her in our family.
Ready any day now for this sweet babe. 39 weeks t Ready any day now for this sweet babe. 
39 weeks tomorrow. ☀️

#5thbaby 
#pregnancy 
#duedatemonth
Enjoying the last of summer with my kiddos before Enjoying the last of summer with my kiddos before we go back to homeschool. We made it to one of my favorite places, #ferncanyon. 
I’m glad I could do it at 34 weeks pregnant, as I’m definitely not feeling very athletic at the moment. We didn’t go in quite as deep, and I was grateful to have some help getting my toddler over logs. 
We had such a great visit with family and longtime friends!
Now back to the reality that the school year is fast approaching. Summer is always such a needed break for me as a homeschool mom. More time for rest and creativity. 

#ferncanyontrail 
#redwoodnationalpark 
#wildandfreehomeschool 
#hikingwithkids
Favorite homeschool field trip to date!! Sailing o Favorite homeschool field trip to date!!
Sailing on the SF bay is something I’ve wanted to do for years. @callofthesea made it so fun for everyone. The kids studied marine mammals, took turns steering the boat, helped set the sails, took a water sample and studied plankton under a microscope, and practiced tying knots. Sailing right by the Golden Gate was such a treat! 

#sailing 
#sfbay 
#goldengatebridge 
#wildandfreehomeschool
The most perfect morning for tide-pooling. 🌊 ☀️ 🐚 The most perfect morning for tide-pooling. 🌊 ☀️ 🐚 

#tidepooling 
#pacificcoast 
#wildandfreehomeschool
Sewing talk. 🫶 All about a serger/overlocker, my f Sewing talk. 🫶 All about a serger/overlocker, my favorite machine! 
If you sew or want to learn to sew, what type of fabric do you most want to use? 👇🏻

#memademay2025 
#sewingknits 
#sergersewing
#hinterlanddress
I’m so thrilled with my latest linen dress, the #e I’m so thrilled with my latest linen dress, the #emmadresspattern by @silversagapatterns . 
I used @fabricsstorecom signature finish linen which is one of my faves. There’s nothing like the feel of this linen against the skin, every time I make something with it I immediately want to order more. I can’t wait to make this pattern again very soon! 

#silversagapatterns 
#memademay2025 
#sewinglinen 
#linendress 
#linenlove
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