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Winter slows everything down here on our homestead Winter slows everything down here on our homestead-in-the-making — the chores, the light, even the way the snow seems to fall in slow motion. And I’m learning to slow down with it.

Here are 5 simple winter rituals that have been helping me create a more peaceful home (even in the middle of cozy chaos):

1. Step outside for 5 minutes of winter air

2. A warm drink in hand before the kids wake up

3. Add one handmade touch to the home

4. Tend something living- plants, animals, or even a sourdough starter

5. Bake something simple + comforting

And okay… #2 is absolutely the hardest for me.
Most mornings, the kids are up before I even know what day it is. 😅

But the few times I do manage to catch the quiet, wrap my hands around something warm, and breathe for a minute? It changes the whole rhythm of the day. A tiny pocket of peace that feels like it multiplies.

Slow living is about noticing the little moments that make home feel like home. Not about doing it all perfectly.
Even if we only catch them a few times a week. 🤍

Which of these cozy rituals would you try first?

#slowliving #seasonalliving
BREAKING NEWS: The missing hen has been located. S BREAKING NEWS:
The missing hen has been located.
She is alive, dramatic, and completely unbothered by the emotional damage she caused me. ❄️😂🐓

#chickenshenanigans #WinterOnTheHomestead
After a long day of little hands and big feelings… After a long day of little hands and big feelings… and a rogue chicken... I really did need this.
A blanket, a quiet house, and a simple little paper chain.
Motherhood is loud, but these slow moments save me. ✨❤️🎄
After 40 minutes of chasing her in the cold, she f After 40 minutes of chasing her in the cold, she flew off and I lost her in the dark.
It breaks my heart, but there’s nothing more to do tonight.
In the morning: fresh eyes, warm coffee, gentle hope.
Shoveled the path. Did all the chores. Chased a ch Shoveled the path.
Did all the chores.
Chased a chicken for 40 minutes in the snow.
Did I catch her? Stay tuned.
Homesteading: 1
Heather: 0
Stay tuned for the next episode of “Where in the World Is This Hen?” ❄️🐓😂
#homesteadchaos #winteronthefarm
It was a chilly day, and all I wanted was a little It was a chilly day, and all I wanted was a little baking therapy…
So I made these buttery pecan shortbread bars 🍂✨

Just cozy kitchen sounds, slow moments, and something warm in the oven.
Want the recipe? Just ask below 👇 and I'll send it right over!

#CozyBaking #ASMRCooking #HomesteadKitchen FallRecipes FromScratch
Something big has happened on the homestead 🐑✨ We Something big has happened on the homestead 🐑✨

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

🎥 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? ☕🐑
Our little homestead is growing 🐑✨ Meet Persephone Our little homestead is growing 🐑✨ Meet Persephone (Penny) and Maple. Watching them graze feels like the sweetest start to this new chapter. 🏡🌿 #homesteadinthemaking

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How to Line Dry Clothes: A Homemaker’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Laundry

June 28, 2024

We’ve lived here at the farmhouse for over 3 years now with no AC (yes, by choice), and that has meant getting creative to help beat the heat in the summer. I learned pretty quick how to line dry clothes because a dryer can really heat up the house fast! Not only does it help…

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Progress Over Perfection: A Journey to Wellness through Homesteading

May 18, 2024

In a world that often glorifies perfection, while at the same time pushing us to embrace our “hot messiness”, simply embracing progress and the pursuit of such can seem like a revolutionary act. Especially for stay-at-home moms. We’re constantly navigating the challenging terrain of homemaking and wellness. As a beginner homesteader on a quest for…

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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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