• Ever consider organic cotton clothing?

    Ever consider organic cotton clothing?

    Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader It might feel extreme to worry about whether your clothes are organic. But consider this: your skin is your largest organ. Everything you wear touches it constantly, absorbing heat, moisture, and sometimes even chemicals. Choosing organic cotton clothing—like leggings, shorts, and socks—is…

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  • Ready to start your garden?

    Ready to start your garden?

    Laura Lawrence From Seed to Plate: Where Real Food Freedom Begins Hi Friend, If growing your own food is something you’ve always wanted to do, this could be the perfect year to begin. Gardening doesn’t require acres of land or years of experience. Many people start with a small space and learn as they go.…

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  • Don’t grow beautiful herbs… and never use them 🌿

    Don’t grow beautiful herbs… and never use them 🌿

    Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Can I gently say something? So many people grow beautiful herbs… And then never use them. Calendula blooms and fades.Chamomile dries incorrectly.Mint takes over the garden but never makes it into a tea cup. Not because people don’t care. But because they…

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  • Think it’s too late to start gardening?

    Think it’s too late to start gardening?

    Laura Lawrence From Seed to Plate: Where Real Food Freedom Begins Hi Friend, One question I hear often this time of year is: “Is it too late to start a garden?” In most cases, the answer is no. There are many crops that can still be planted, and even a simple garden can provide a…

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  • Want to Bake Better? 🍞 The Secret Isn’t Just the Recipe

    Want to Bake Better? 🍞 The Secret Isn’t Just the Recipe

    Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader If you’ve ever followed a baking recipe perfectly — but still ended up with flat muffins, gummy bread, or cracking pie crust — I’ve got some good news: It’s not your fault. It’s the why behind the ingredients that makes the real…

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  • Start Before You Buy Seeds

    Start Before You Buy Seeds

    Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Before you buy a single seed packet this year… Pause. Most gardening frustration doesn’t come from lack of effort. It comes from skipping the foundation. Before planting, you need to know: • Your growing zone • Cool vs. warm season crops •…

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  • Spring Homestead Bundle Giveaway

    Spring Homestead Bundle Giveaway

    Laura Lawrence Seed to Plate: Where Real Food Freedom Begins Hi! We’re just days away from the Spring Homestead Bundle Giveaway!! Share this email, or any social media post where this photo shows up and I’ll give you extra points!!Winner will get my book Seed to Plate (digital)Everyday Sourdough (digital)TWO Months FREE Into my membership…

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  • Why growing your own food matters

    Why growing your own food matters

    Laura Lawrence From Seed to Plate: Where Real Food Freedom Begins Hi friend! Growing food is about more than just vegetables. It’s about learning a skill that has supported families for generations. A garden can provide: Fresh foodConfidence in the kitchenA deeper connection to where your meals come from Even a small garden can produce…

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  • Two mistakes new gardeners make every spring

    Two mistakes new gardeners make every spring

    Learning Old Fashioned Ways in a Modern World with Laura Lawrence Hi Reader Every year I see new gardeners run into the same problems. Two of the biggest mistakes are: Planting too earlyStarting plants that should actually be direct sown Both can cause frustration before the season even begins. Gardening is much easier when you…

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  • Your Skin is Your Largest Organ—Isn’t It Worth Organic Cotton?

    Your Skin is Your Largest Organ—Isn’t It Worth Organic Cotton?

    It might feel extreme to worry about whether your clothes are organic. But consider this: your skin is your largest organ. Everything you wear touches it constantly, absorbing heat, moisture, and sometimes even chemicals. Choosing organic cotton clothing—like leggings, shorts, and socks—is an easy way to protect your skin, stay comfortable, and help the planet.

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Welcome to my Blog- I’ll share with you what our Homestead looks like and how we raise 80% of our food, all organically, sustainably, naturally and beautifully.

I’m hoping to inspire you that you can do this as well! God has provided our family with all the things, but the big thing He has given us is the drive to get ‘er done! We didn’t start out with all this, we started very slow, replacing one thing at a time, learning one thing at a time. 

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