Constant Learning
Learning all throughout our lives is important. It keeps our brains active and makes life interesting.
What about when we flop, when things get boring, and when it doesn’t work out? The process of learning is still important.
Mistaken Idea
Last evening, I attended a class at our local homesteaders’ group. I thought I was going to learn how the scents of flowers affect us, and how to use them personally. Instead, I learned some things that made me know I was not in the right room.
Oh, well. Lesson learned anyway. Not all things are what we expect.
Every day, we can learn something. Perhaps you will learn something today as you visit some new blogs. Perhaps you’ll be disappointed. That’s ok. Maybe it will inspire you to go on to find out more, and that will be a benefit too.
Either way, have a great day!
Laurie

Welcome to Homestead Blog Hop, a weekly gathering for homesteaders and simple living enthusiasts to share DIY projects, from-scratch recipes, and creative inspiration. This week’s hop features cozy homesteading tips, along with practical ideas that celebrate handmade living and self-sufficiency.
Whether you’re looking for seasonal crafts, homemade treats, or encouragement on your homesteading journey, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to carry into the new year. Grab a cup of tea, explore the featured posts, and join us in sharing your own homestead creations.

Meet Your Homesteading Hosts
We’re Kelly from Simple Life Mom, Liz from The Cape Coop, Natasha from Houseful of Nicholes, and Laurie from Ridge Haven Homestead. Together, we’re passionate about from-scratch living, simple ingredients, frugal habits, and intentional homesteading. We’re delighted to host the Homestead Blog Hop, where you can find fresh inspiration each week for DIY projects, homemade recipes, and practical simple living ideas.

Follow Us for More Homestead Inspiration
Natasha – Houseful of Nicholes
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Laurie – Ridge Haven Homestead
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Liz – The Cape Coop
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Kelly – Simple Life Mom
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FEATURED POSTS from the Last Homestead Blog Hop
Each week, we take turns selecting three featured posts from the Homestead Blog Hop. These features are shared across all of our social media platforms, helping spotlight the creativity and hard work of our fellow homesteaders. Here are the featured posts from last week’s hop:
1. Upcycled Painted Glass Jar to Shimmery Flower Light Display from Steph Creates Things
2. How To Make a Vintage Linens Garland from Petticoat Junktion
3. How to Make DIY Crackle Glass Vase from Sonata Home Design
Congrats! Feel free to grab the featured on button for your post.
Just right click and ‘save image as…‘
Guidelines for the Homestead Blog Hop
- Click the “Add Your Link” button below and upload a clear, eye-catching image from your project or recipe. Please link directly to the family-friendly post itself, not your blog’s homepage.
- You may link up up to three posts each week.
- Take time to visit a few other blogs in the hop and leave a thoughtful comment to let them know you stopped by. Community support makes this hop special!
- Please include a link back to the Homestead Blog Hop in your post. Posts without a backlink are not eligible to be featured. All featured posts are shared across all hosts’ social media channels.
- Share posts that haven’t been linked to the hop before. Older posts are welcome as long as they are new to the hop.
- By joining the Homestead Blog Hop, you grant the hosts permission to use one image from your post, with a link back to your site, if your post is selected as a feature next week.
- This is a family-friendly link-up designed to encourage, inspire, and support the homesteader in all of us.
Let the Party Begin!
Which project are you excited to try this week? Leave a comment below.
Join Our Homestead Blog Hop Pinterest Board
Follow all of your hosts on Pinterest and send a message if you’d like to be added to our Homestead Blog Hop group board. This board is a great place to share your DIY projects, crafts, and from-scratch recipes with the homesteading community.
Guideline: Only pin posts that you’ve linked up to the Homestead Blog Hop.






Thank you so much for hosting, Laurie dear!
Wishing you a blessed new year
XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~ (Dany)