Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Christmas “Downsizing”

We’re a family that thrives on traditions—particularly Christmas traditions. Many of the patterns and habits we’ve grown used to have had to be re-adjusted to homestead life. We used to pull out the pile of Christmas boxes the morning after … Continue reading

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“Closed” for Christmas

This morning we’re in the middle of one of the biggest transitions of the homestead year. We’ve already dug out our special mugs; I’m setting up new playlists for my iPod; later today I’ll clear out the “on deck” CD … Continue reading

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