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Prickly Pear Cactus: The Perfect Succulent
Here in South Texas, prickly pear cacti grow like weeds. Seriously. But for the suburban homesteader in the southwestern United States,...
Christine Simons
Aug 194 min read
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Chicken Enchilada Casserole: An Easy Weeknight Dinner
One of the things my mother taught me about meal prep is to work smarter, not harder. Today, I’m going to share with you one of her...
Christine Simons
Aug 182 min read
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Moringa Trees
Have you ever heard of something called moringa ?  Moringa trees are known by several names. Their scientific name is Moringa oleifera...
Christine Simons
Apr 214 min read
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Growing Stevia at Home
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’ve struggled with a brown thumb. My little herb garden—trenched out along my front porch and...
Christine Simons
Mar 33 min read
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4 Ways Modern Homesteading Can Reduce Your Monthly Bills
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Any purchases you make through these links may result in commission payment to me,...
Christine Simons
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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4 Ways Busy People Can Start Homesteading on a Budget
I don’t know about your life, but mine is busy . When I think about homesteading, I tend to imagine lush gardens and flourishing fruit...
Christine Simons
Aug 26, 20245 min read
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