Author: Hale Homestead

Date Night Hairstyle for a Hot Summer Night

I'm all about quick & easy styles for getting my hair up in the summertime, but what about when I want to look a little nicer than my everyday twist or ponytail? Like my 25th wedding anniversary that I have coming up next month! This retro hairstyle, with a Lilla Rose twist will be perfect! … Continue reading Date Night Hairstyle for a Hot Summer Night →

Zucchini Season is Here

Every spring when the gardener in me gets the "spring planting bug," I always overestimate how much squash I actually need to plant. I feel like I've toned it down a bit, but I want some early yellow squash and some Black Beauty zucchini. My absolute favorite squash to eat is Costata Romanesco! And spaghetti … Continue reading Zucchini Season is Here →

Homeschool Book Review: A Long Way from Chicago

Homeschool Book Review: A Long Way from Chicago

My girls and I attended Teach Them Diligently (homeschool conference) this spring, and I attended some fabulous seminars! One of them was called, "Navigating the Library with Wisdom," by Whitney Newby from Brighter Day Press. I can write more about that experience later, but that got me thinking about the readers in my house and … Continue reading Homeschool Book Review: A Long Way from Chicago →

Things I’ve learned in the last 50 years

There. I said it. I keep referring to this year as "my big birthday year." It's hard to come right out with that number, though! I'd much rather say it's my "Year of Jubilee!" But there it is. I'm turning 50 next week (April 2023). What is it about the big ones that cause introspection? … Continue reading Things I’ve learned in the last 50 years →