This may possibly be my most favorite summer meal of all time. The grilled pork, of course, is delicious, but add fresh tzatziki made with cucumber from the garden, and slices of tomato, cucumber, onion, all served on a freshly made flatbread or tortilla… yeah this is what summer is supposed to taste like! The […]
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Free Printable Conversation Starters for Teens
Once those kids get older, it can be hard to engage them in conversation. There’s a lot of “whatever” and “I don’t care” when I try to ask them questions like “what would you like for dinner?” or “what would you like to do tonight?” Now don’t get me wrong – if you happen to […]
Pepper Poppers
Traditionally, my family and a few family friends used to get together on the 2nd of July to stuff sausage. It was for a much larger party that my parents hosted on the 4th of July. Of course we ate the freshly made sausage, and there were usually some appetizers to go along with it. […]
Exploring Different Forms of Journaling
Journaling is a fantastic way to get creative and reflect on your life. Whether you’re writing, drawing, or making collages, it’s a personal space just for you. It can help you process emotions, reduce stress, and even track your personal growth. Plus, it’s fun! Bullet journaling can keep you organized, and junk journaling lets you […]
Evolution of the Homestead
I moved into this house almost 13 years ago with my (then) husband and two children. We moved in with the intention of starting an urban homestead to grow and preserve food for our little family. It’s had a lot of different looks over the years with varying amounts of help from my ex and […]
Chaos Gardening: Embracing the Wild and Unpredictable
I hadn’t heard about chaos gardening until recently, but it turns out that I’ve always been a chaotic gardener. It’s a label that I am happy to adopt! It’s a unique and liberating approach to gardening that I have found to be fun, rewarding, and much easier than traditional methods. Chaos gardening is about embracing […]
Intentional Living
Welcome to the Intentional Living section of Moon and Hare Collective! Here, I will dive into how living intentionally can transform your life through creativity, sustainability, and mindfulness. By making conscious choices that align with your values, you can create a fulfilling and meaningful lifestyle. What is Intentional Living? Intentional living is all about making […]
What is Radical Homemaking?
Radical Homemaking and Urban Farming are two topics under the general umbrella of Homesteading, or more specifically, Urban Homesteading. Radical homemaking is a lifestyle that focuses on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and community, moving away from consumerism and materialism. It’s about using traditional domestic skills to build a more just and sustainable society. Unlike urban farming, which […]
What is Urban Homesteading?
Urban homesteading is all about living sustainably and becoming more self-sufficient while still being in the city or suburbs. It involves activities that help you reduce your reliance on outside resources, take care of the environment, and build stronger communities right where you live. My goal is to help people start their own urban homesteads, […]
Chalk Painting with Kids
It’s summer time! It’s a perfect time of year to pull out the big messy art projects that look like a lot of fun, but require a lot of cleaning up or a lot of space. Take the projects outside! Use a hose for clean up, use the yard for space. And let the kids […]