The Homesteading Cottage

Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:49:00 +0000

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!! To express our thankfulness for the wonderful support of our shop, we're have a Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale at Natural esSCENTials!! 20% off...

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Encouragement from my Grandmother

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:01:00 +0000

My Grandmother Shaw was and still is my heart. She had the gift of great compassion and the uncanny ability to lighten the energy in a room with her very presence. The lessons she offered...

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To Declutter or Repurpose...That is the Question

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Yesterday we talked about the 3 Question Rule to decluttering...Do I really love it? (is it a treasure) Do I really use it? (has it been used within the last year) Do I really need it? (sometimes we...

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Organizing, Purging and Those Hoarding Shows

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:48:00 +0000

With our upcoming move in just a couple of weeks, the simplifying process we've been through these last few months seems part of a grand design (: When Mom, Grandmother and I moved in together years...

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The Curveballs of Life

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:34:00 +0000

curve•ball /’kərv,bôl/ Noun: A ball that is pitched with a snap of the wrist and a strong downward spin, which causes the ball to drop suddenly and deceptively veer away from home...

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Simplifying At Its Best

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Mon, 09 May 2011 18:08:00 +0000

Well guys...the break is over!! I'm back and can't wait to get started (: Two months ago I posted about taking Tara Gentile's Art of Action course. Those six weeks were the...

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Spring is Here - Spring Cleaning Time!!

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:14:00 +0000

Spring is here and we know what that means...Spring cleaning! I’m as opposed to the whole cleaning scene as the next busy gal, but there are some things that just need to be done. The clothes can...

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The Art of Action - A Step Forward

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:59:00 +0000

I mentioned yesterday that I'm participating in The Art of Action workshop developed by Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl and the opportunity to join with other creatives as we move from aspiration...

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A Time of Silence and A New Day Dawning

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:57:00 +0000

Silence has been a blessing over these last few months. It's been an opportunity to commune with my God, my spirit and my voice. It's interesting. When we strip away the expectations of others,...

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Featured on Minus Colour

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:33:00 +0000

Last week a few of my Natural esSCENTials items were included in the Simplicity Sunday feature by Emily from Minus Colour. Each Sunday she brings to light shops that have simplicity...

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The Year of Expectations

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Oh my goodness! I can't believe this is officially The Homesteading Apartment's one year anniversary! It seems as if it was just yesterday that the summer sun was beating down and I...

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Christmas at Our House

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:22:00 +0000

As promised in my last post, here are some photos of Christmas at our house. Is there anything more magical than the twinkle of lights on a tree? Oh, the glowing white and...

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Abundance During Tough Times

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:11:00 +0000

Tough times...it seems to be a common thread in many of our discussions today. Topics of job loss, cut wages, lay-offs and downsizing can be a pattern interrupt to the concept of the daily...

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Time Saving Tip - Easy Thanksgiving Meal

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0000

This year I've decided to adopt no-muss, no-fuss holiday celebrating. The focus should be giving thanks, celebrating connections with others and just plain ol' gratitude in abundance. So...

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Time Saving Tip - Chicken Broth

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:53:00 +0000

Here's a tip that I use all year long, but it's a great time saver as the holidays approach. Chicken broth is a staple used in so many of our dishes and there are a variety on the shelves today...

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Apothecary Jars for the Holiday Table

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 05:31:00 +0000

I've been wanting to replace the fruit in our apothecary jars with beaded gourds and pumpkins to reflect the fall season but the desire for all things frugal has kept those desires at bay. ...

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White Dinnerware Entertaining for the Holidays

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:42:00 +0000

The holidays are fast approaching and that usually means family and friends gathering around the table. If you're anything like me, thoughts of ways to make the meal special are...

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Cell Phones, iPhones and Texting

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:02:00 +0000

I went to a birthday party over the weekend and as with most birthdays, there was a flurry of activity. Children running about, jumping inside giant bouncy houses and of course playing the...

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Great Fall Gift Idea for Neighbors

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:43:00 +0000

One of the things I miss about living in a house is the consistency of neighbors. Apartment living, at least in our area, can be very transitional. You may have neighbors for a couple of years, but...

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Learning to Knit

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:02:00 +0000

Is there something you've always wanted to do but had no idea where to start? Knitting has been that elusive craft for me. The very idea of yarn and needles conjures images of warm cozy nights with...

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Pumpkin Sausage Pasta - A Fall Delight

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 02:22:00 +0000

Pumpkin Pasta night is the most awaited night of early Fall. I came across this recipe several years ago on Rachel Ray's 30 Minute Meals show, made a few tweaks and it soon became a seasonal favorite...

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Madsen Cycles in a Hue of Blue

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 04:24:00 +0000

Aren't these the cutest EVER?!! And now Madsen Cycles has my favorite color...blue! Bikes are great gas free transportation, but what about those days when a little basket on the handlebars won't do?...

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Cupcake Love - A Thank You Gift

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:39:00 +0000

We've all had parties or gatherings where the beloved cupcake has made an appearance. These fun, compact bites of goodness can be decorated in oh so many ways, but the challenge comes in their...

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Stuck in the Studio

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:47:00 +0000

This Pottery Barn room idea is the inspiration for my studio woes. It's a small studio with LOTS of stuff (much of it unnecessary) and over the last many months I've been purging, organizing and...

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Frugal Wreath Made of Weeds

noreply@blogger.com (About Michele) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:15:00 +0000

I love decorating for the holidays, but prefer decor that can pull double duty and this wreath is a perfect example. I found it on sale for a couple of dollars...probably due to its simple nature,...

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