“Homestead Farmhouse Update: I haven’t posted progress in a few weeks, but I can assure you guys that a lot has happened! All of the old aluminum siding is gone. All repairs have been made. House is completely wrapped and ready for the new siding! A bunch of electrical work has begun, as well as the new porch roof. A new slab has been laid for the new water heater annnnnd all of the soffit has been repaired and Reinstalled. I even fabricated a few missing pieces to make it happen! Sooooo much progress! Stay tuned folks!!!”
This week’s mindset is inspired by one of my bonus kids. She is a new mom, and those of us that have had babies know the transition of caring for another human, recovering physically and mentally from labor, and the lack of sleep creates a cocktail of self-doubt. What advice would you give her? When is a time you needed to change your self-talk? Is this an area you need help and support in? Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let’s talk about it
We have been working hard to get our packaging ready for shipping, and the online store is coming soon!
This weekend, we will be at a local farmers market. Getting out in the community and sharing our Peaceful Blends Skincare Line has been so fun.
We also were blessed with extra eggs, so we have learned about candling and packaging eggs. Another new skill here on the homestead.
Some of the products we are bringing to the Celtic Market in Greer, SC.Coffee Lip GlossSpecial Shamrock Lotion Bars for the event .Eggs, packaged and ready.
Thank you for following our adventures, we appreciate you so much.
Homestead Farmhouse Update: progress is happening, slowly and steadily. The last, new, exterior door has been installed after widening and improving the frame. I finished repairing the last section of flooring that was damaged by termites eons ago annnnnd I pushed the cart in front of the horse a bit by installing an accent wall made of repurposed tongue and groove wood from the original kitchen walls. Tomorrow, I’ll start reframing and installing the new windows on the front of the house. Lot’s of movement will be happening there, so stay tuned if you dare!
Homestead Farm House Update: Where to begin? Somedays, I feel like I’m burning more of this house than I’m saving. But I look at it and realize that I’m really not. Most of it is still intact in all of its glory. Renovating an approximately 100 year old farm house that’s had many, many, many years of neglect and deferred maintenance, does not come without its moments. This little house has made me bleed my own blood several times. It is very stubborn and somewhat cantankerous at times. When it bites me, I pull out a bigger hammer, sometimes a bigger saw to put its attitude back in check. I’m making progress, albeit slowly at times. This week has seen 5 new windows moved, framed, and installed. A new front door has been widened and installed, but only after repairing a good section of flooring, sill, and rim joist due to ancient termite damage. A window has been removed and plugged up too. Soooooo much work! But I WILL make this little farmhouse our beautiful and very strong, forever home. Keep. Pushing. Forward. Always. Dreams only come true if you work hard to make them your reality.
I’m not super excited about how it looks, but the taste is spot on. Crusty on the outside, soft and tangy on the inside. I still have plenty of GF Sourdough Starter in the fridge to keep experimenting with.
Coconut oil has amazing benefits for your skin. It is an ingredient in several of our salves and balms.
Provides Protective Barrier:
Coconut oil’s emollient properties can be beneficial to repairing the skin’s barrier function (the outermost layer of skin that defends your body against environmental threats), making it a helpful addition to your skincare routine. Adds dry, sensitive skin or atopic dermatitis.
Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Properties:
Its antioxidant properties can help neutralize and prevent free radicals from UV rays and pollution. Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acids—most notably, lauric acid, which has some serious antibacterial and antimicrobial skills, and linoleic acid.
Hydrates & Maintains Moisture:
Provides protective layer that sits on top of the skin and locks in moisture, while also preventing transepidermal water loss (where water passes through the skin and evaporates into the air).
Speeds Wound Healing:
This protective layer helps repair cracks in the outer layers of the skin more efficiently, making it harder for harmful bacteria—such as Staphylococcus, a bacteria commonly found on the skin—to invade and cause an infection.
Natural SPF:
Coconut Oil has a natural SPF of 8
Check out our Coffee Care Hand salve that features coffee infused organic coconut oil.
Homestead Main House update: Finally finished getting the exterior siding replaced around the kitchen. This siding was removed to make all of the repairs/ replacement of the lower sill and rim joists. Got Michelle’s new walk-in closet framed up, and repaired the flooring in it that had been cut for the old HVAC system. I also tackled a few ceiling joists that were extremely, and stubbornly bowed. The process of straighteng those was a bit janky (utilizing a 4×4 and a floor jack), but highly effective. Unfortunately, due to poor construction, there are several more that will need straightening and reinforcing, but we’ll get there, joist by joist! Progress is happening on this little old farm house!
Homestead Main House update: Well, now that the roof is done, I can now focus my attention on the doors and windows. Two of four windows that need to be relocated are done, and the new exterior kitchen door is installed. Small progress, but progress nonetheless! Just 10 more windows to go in preparation for the new exterior siding!
Homestead update: We’ve got our brand new roof! I spent part of the day Thursday cutting through the roof to place the new Waste Line vents, bathroom ventilation fan and range hood vents. Yesterday the old roofing was removed, and the new roof installed! Big progress! Next up? Start framing in the new windows and start getting the exterior stripped of the old aluminum siding. Exterior wrapped. Windows and new siding installed! Easy Peasy?
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