Author: Hale Homestead

Why does Springtime make me so happy?

This morning I awakened to cows in my back yard. I don't own cows. I do have a clothesline, a fence, and plants sprouting in a flower bed. This is not how I wanted to start my day. Surprisingly, however, I was able to sneak out without alerting the dogs and herded the cows out … Continue reading Why does Springtime make me so happy?

A Joyful Trio to Support Wellness

Since joining JE almost a year ago, my children and I have been learning more about non-toxic ingredients and options for products that we're absorbing in our self-care routines. This is a bigger deal with my girls than it was with a boy! I was so excited when I saw that this month's Joyful Jordan … Continue reading A Joyful Trio to Support Wellness

Why Choose Dead Sea Salts for Your Home Spa?

This has been a year of upheaval for me. Lots of stress and change... and I don't like change! Fortunately, I've also been through a discovery process. And one of the things I've discovered is relaxing, nourishing Dead Sea Salts. I love that I can do this at home, too. With Dead Sea salts, I … Continue reading Why Choose Dead Sea Salts for Your Home Spa?

Using an audio adventure to teach Apologetics

This semester at our homeschool co-op, I'm teaching an Apologetics class to the teen group. This class came about as a special request from 2 of my daughters, which are now taking the class with me. (In a co-op, the classes are parent-taught. I've often taught classes that my kids recommended, or that coordinated with the curriculum we … Continue reading Using an audio adventure to teach Apologetics