Becoming a DIY’er happens because of a few reasons. 1- We want to save money so we cut out the “labor charge” or “convenience fee.”  2- We like the challenge of creating something ourself while we build a new skill.  3- What we have in mind to create isn’t exactly easy to source or we can find one that fits our exact need.  Whatever the reason, being able to jump in and give it a try is an empowering feeling. 

As many benefits as there are to today’s technology, taking great caution when it comes to our privacy is something we need to protect daily.  If we don’t, we will one day realize the importance of it long after it’s too late.    

Nothing of true value is going to be easy, but it is always worth it.  Worth the effort, the consistency, and the sacrifice.  You are worth the investment in yourself.

Whether you’re in one of the most advanced cities or the most remote village, there are two things required for success, relationships and personal growth.  Unfortunately even though these are some of the most important skills a person will develop, they are often not intentionally planned at home or at school.

This idea of filling every spare minute with an activity or place to be, is the crack in the family unit that over times leads to stressed out parents and over stimulated kids. 

Kids and teenagers emotions can feel like a raging storm and then sunshine and blue skies.  As we become adults this rocking back and forth should get less and less until we are able to adjust through the different emotions quicker and with less collateral destruction to those around us. 

The key word in homesteading is self-sufficiency.  No matter where you are on your journey in homesteading, it all requires starting small and then scaling up as needed on the things that work.  So whether you’re on your piece of land and building your infrastructures or in town in a home or apartment, you can start where you are.

Early in our homeschooling journey we are naturally more rigid and concerned with not living up to our own and others expectations.  We wonder if we are qualified to teach our kids. 

We like to think that the choices we are making now is only linked to now.  But in reality, it is linked to the next hour, the next day, week, and so on.  Not only that, usually by looking at our yesterdays, we can very clearly visualize our tomorrows.

Learning to take notice of the red flags waving around us takes effort, intention, practice and humbleness.  It’s easy to think that only the younger generations fall prey to this illusion, but in reality it can follow us over the years if we don’t learn and grow wiser over time. 

The need for real, honest, and deep connection is in us all.  When we stop stifling it out of fear, laziness, and distrust, our minds and hearts will open to new levels of connection with other people.