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Something big has happened on the homestead šŸ‘āœØ

We finally brought home our first Icelandic sheep — and it feels like the start of something beautiful.

šŸŽ„ Full vlog on YouTube!
Me before sheep: normal hobbies, normal conversati Me before sheep: normal hobbies, normal conversations.
Me after sheep: would you like to see 437 photos of my sheep? ā˜•šŸ‘
Our little homestead is growing šŸ‘āœØ Meet Perse Our little homestead is growing šŸ‘āœØ Meet Persephone (Penny) and Maple. Watching them graze feels like the sweetest start to this new chapter. šŸ”šŸŒæ #homesteadinthemaking
✨ Cozy reminder ✨ Your coffee doesn’t need a ✨ Cozy reminder ✨
Your coffee doesn’t need a perfectly curated mug to be special. That sip is still warm, still comforting, still a little moment of peace in your day. ā˜•šŸ’›

We don’t always need the ā€œnext new thing.ā€ Sometimes the old crazed mug, the worn in sweater, the quiet morning—that’s where the sweetest contentment lives. 🌿

šŸ’¬ Tell me — what’s your ā€œcrazed mugā€ in life? The simple, imperfect thing that still makes you smile?
When molting season hits and you’re just trying When molting season hits and you’re just trying to keep it together… šŸ˜…

My rude rooster is looking a whole lot less intimidating these days!
I didn’t want to go today.
I had so much to do—work waiting at home, house chores piling up, lessons we needed to get through for homeschool… the to-do list was loud and endless.

But we all needed a pause.
So I closed the laptop, left the laundry, packed the snacks, and we went.

And I’m so glad we did.

Sometimes the most important ā€œworkā€ we do isn’t what’s on our list—it’s the memories, the fresh air, the laughter, the reset our souls are craving.

Here’s your reminder, mama: you don’t have to earn rest, joy, or play. 
🌿 Sometimes saying yes to the pause is exactly what everyone needs.
We started Ambleside Online the day after Labor Da We started Ambleside Online the day after Labor Day, and now that we have two weeks under our belt, I'm sharing on my YouTube channel how that's going for us so far. 
Please check out the video! You can find my channel in my bio. 
Thanks so much!
#AmblesideOnline #amblesideonlineyear1 #HomeschoolingLife #curriculumreview #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschoolingjourney
I'm trying to learn to really love homemaking, and I'm trying to learn to really love homemaking, and sometimes a quick little DIY helps you to enjoy being in your space a little more, so I hit the light switch plate that's been in the junk drawer for 2 years with a little rub-n-buff magic. What small project can you do today to help you enjoy your home a little more?

Also, this is a snippet pulled from my newest (and first in some time!) YouTube video, so please feel free to check me out over there, too!

#homemakingmama #diyhomedecorideas
Proof that beauty still shows up when you’re tir Proof that beauty still shows up when you’re tired, barefoot, and just doing your best.

There was a beautiful rainbow over the homestead yesterday and I had to take a moment to stand in the rain to capture this beauty. Worth it.

I hope you remember to slow down today. Please follow for more slow & sleepy homebody moments.

#cozylifestyle #cozyhomemaking #cozyliving #homesteadinthemaking #findbeautyineveryday

The Sleepy Hollow Homestead

Homesteading, Homemaking, Homemade: The pursuit of good simple living.

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Slow Decorating: How I’m Creating a Cozy, Beautiful Home Over Time

July 12, 2025

Learning to Love the Process Slow decorating has been on my mind as I’ve been slowly cleaning, decluttering, and trying to reclaim our home. I’ve found myself dreaming of all the ways I want to update and decorate. (It’s funny how uncovering things makes you want to improve them.) New paint colors, cozy nooks, old-world…

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Charlotte’s Web Themed First Birthday Party: A Sweet & Simple Celebration

March 5, 2025

When our little Josephine turned one, I wanted to create a sweet, low-key birthday celebration that was fun, colorful, and had a touch of vintage charm. Since she’s our little farm girl, a Charlotte’s Web themed First Birthday felt like the perfect fit! I pulled inspiration from the State Fair portion of the story, incorporating…

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Welcome to The Sleepy Hollow Homestead : a home centered lifestyle blog

Welcome to The Sleepy Hollow Homestead : a home centered lifestyle blog

I'm Heather - a wife and stay at home mama of 3. I'm on a journey to thrive at home & cultivate a home-centered life. Join our young homesteading family of four as we start a Zone 6 garden in Indiana, turn our aging 80 acre farm into a sustainable homestead using permaculture and regenerative agricultural practices, and DIY our 1865 Colonial revival Farmhouse into the home of our dreams. Along the way we're going to DIY, garden, cook from scratch, learn to be frugal, homeschool, thrift, eat healthier, and learn to really enjoy this thing called life.
I'm thriving after a rectovaginal fistula and am passionate about physiological childbirth.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and get cozy: I'm so glad you're here! Thanks for visiting!

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  • How to Get Your House Under Control When You’re Overwhelmed by the Mess
  • Slow Decorating: How I’m Creating a Cozy, Beautiful Home Over Time
  • How to Savor Summer: Embracing Beauty Even When It’s Uncomfortable
  • How We’re Living Without AC in the Midwest | No-AC Summer Survival Tips

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