Lifestyle Blog
The change of the seasons, is a busy time on the Black Homestead. I’m going to try a new series of weekly homesteading recaps. A little backstory; my husband and I bought a 4 acre mostly wooded property last year, that we’re in the process of turning into our homestead. I’m not new to gardeningRead More
Ipsy is a beauty subscription service, that delivers a bag of surprises to your mailbox each month. They have three different bag’s to choose from, starting at $13.99. You can also shop, and add more products to your bag each month. It’s like Christmas morning when your Ipsy bag arrives in the mail, a surpriseRead More
A delicious, and easy Banana Bread that uses your sourdough discard. It’s sweet, quick, and healthier for you than regular banana bread. I love that there’s so much you can do with sourdough discard, other than a loaf of SD bread. We love making sweet, quick breads in our household, and it makes me happyRead More
Skincare is very important to me, and I am always getting compliments on how well my skin looks. Sure, some of it probably has to do with genetics, but most of it has to do with how well I’m treating my skin. My whole life I’ve been dealing with sensitive skin, so I really haveRead More
I’m always curious to know what other’s makeup, skin and hair care routine looks like. Makeup can be such a powerful thing; it can boost someone’s confidence, and allow them to show creativity. My makeup routine is fairly simple, and practical. It boost my confidence, but I also don’t believe in hiding all my imperfectionsRead More
A delicious, and easy focaccia bread recipe that uses your sourdough discard. Use dried herbs, fresh herbs, and/or vegetables. Herby, oily, crunchy, but still a little soft. One of my favorite things to do with the discard from my sourdough, is make this focaccia bread. It’s so simple, quick and taste amazing. It’s a favoriteRead More
We’ve officially wrapped up 2022, it was a good year for us! We became first time home owners, moved to a new town, and started our homestead. Those were the highlights. Last year I made simple goals, that I’d hoped would be easy to achieve. Here’s how those turned out and lessons learned! Over theRead More
One thing that almost always comes with the holidays is, leftovers! I love them, a plate of our Thanksgiving meal taste just as good the next day. And honestly maybe a little better. I love hosting, but it can also be stressful, and hard to really enjoy the food. The next day the stress andRead More
It’s the holiday season, which means finding the right gift for our loved ones. Let’s not forget to show appreciation for the teachers in your child’s life too. During the school year, your child spends more time interacting with their teacher then their own parents. So, it’s important you send them a little something thatRead More
These Peppermint Chocolate Oreo Cookies are a great holiday treat; they are sweet, and crunchy. They are easy to make, no baking required, and you can find the ingredients at any grocery store. They are the perfect holiday cookie to make, bring to a party to share or enjoy at home. They willRead More
