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Building Personal Branding + A Steady Family: Individual Growth + Pasta Perfection! 🌟
What’s your go-to method for soil improvement? 🤔
Cedie Omaña
May 29, 2024
What’s your go-to method for soil improvement? 🤔 |
In Today's Edition:
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Sunday! 📊
Personal Development: Building Your Personal Brand 🙆
A Steady Family: Encouraging Individual Growth 🚀
The Steady Home’s Guide to Cooking From Scratch: Pasta Perfection 🍝
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Homestead Tip of the Day:
Rotate crops yearly to maintain soil health and deter pests. Start by dividing your garden into sections for different crop types. For instance, move tomatoes to a new section each year. This prevents nutrient depletion and reduces pest issues. Also, plan and record rotations for a fertile, healthy garden.
Poll Results From Last Sunday! 📊
Which livestock do you think is the most rewarding to raise? 🐔
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Chickens (32)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Goats (3)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Bees (4)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Pigs (2)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Sheep (2)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I'm still planning to raise livestock (20)
63 Votes
via @beehiiv polls
Get ready for some awesome polls in our upcoming newsletters! Your thoughts light up our creativity and add a dash of excitement! 🎉
Personal Development
Building Your Personal Brand 🙆
A personal brand helps you stand out, like wearing a bright outfit in a crowd. It shows your strengths, skills, and values.
Further, a strong personal brand can help you get better job opportunities, make new friends, and succeed in your goals.
Let’s dive into how you can build and keep a strong personal brand.
Know Your Strengths and Values: Start by figuring out what you’re good at and what’s important to you. Make a list of your skills, achievements, and what you care about. This will be the base of your personal brand.
Find Your Unique Edge: Your unique selling proposition (USP) is what makes you different from everyone else. Think about what sets you apart and how you can share this with others.
Keep Your Message Consistent: Your personal brand should be the same everywhere, whether it’s your resume, social media profiles, or how you talk about yourself. Use the same tone and style so people get a clear idea of who you are.
Build an Online Presence: In today’s digital world, having an online presence is key. Share content that shows your expertise and interests. This helps you become a go-to person in your field.
Network and Connect: Networking is like making valuable connections. Attend events, join groups, and connect with others in your field.
Ask for Feedback: Understanding how others see you can help you improve your personal brand. Be open to constructive criticism and use it to get better.
Showcase Your Achievements: Don’t be shy about sharing your successes. Post your accomplishments on social media, update your resume with new achievements, and talk about your experiences. This builds your credibility and shows what you can do.
From The Steady Home Gang
Spread the Steady Love 💚
Know someone who's practically glued to their plants? 🌱 They're gonna love The Steady Home crew!
Come join us for chats, seed swaps, and transforming our gardens into neighborhood gems! At our place, every gardener gets a daily high-five from Mother Nature! 🏡✨
A Steady Family
Encouraging Individual Growth 🚀
Supporting each family member's personal growth and hobbies is key to a happy home. It helps everyone pursue their passions while keeping family unity strong.
Here’s how you can encourage individual growth within your family.
Acknowledge Interests and Talents: Recognize and celebrate each family member’s interests and talents. Whether it’s music, sports, art, or science, showing genuine interest in their passions boosts their confidence and motivation.
Set Personal Goals: Help family members set personal goals. These could be related to hobbies, academics, or personal growth.
Create a Supportive Environment: Provide resources and opportunities needed for growth. This could be as simple as providing art supplies for a budding artist or signing up for a coding class for a tech enthusiast.
Encourage Learning: Promote a culture of learning at home. Encourage reading, exploring new subjects, and developing new skills. Learning together can also be a bonding experience for the whole family.
Balance Family Time and Individual Time: It’s important to balance family activities and individual pursuits. Schedule regular family time, but also respect each member’s need for personal time to work on their interests.
Be a Role Model: Show your own commitment to personal growth. Being a role model inspires others to do the same.
Enjoy the journey of growth and discovery as a family!
The Steady Home’s Giggle Chamber
How does a farmer fix his jeans?
With a cabbage patch! 🥬
The Steady Home’s Guide to Cooking From Scratch
Pasta Perfection 🍝
Project Overview: Roll up your sleeves, it's time to make some pasta magic! Making your own pasta from scratch is a fun and rewarding activity that the whole family can enjoy.
With just a few simple ingredients and a little elbow grease, you can create delicious, fresh pasta that will make any meal special.
What You'll Need:
Flour (all-purpose or "00" flour for the best results)
Eggs (for rich, flavorful dough)
A pinch of salt (to enhance flavor)
Olive oil (optional, for a smoother dough)
A large mixing bowl
A rolling pin or pasta machine
A knife or pasta cutter
A large pot for boiling
Your favorite pasta sauce ingredients
Steps to Make Your Guacamole:
Mixing Magic:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and a pinch of salt.
Make a well in the center and crack 3 large eggs into it.
If you like, add a tablespoon of olive oil for extra smoothness.
Use a fork to beat the eggs and slowly incorporate the flour until a dough forms.
Kneading Time:
Flour your countertop and transfer the dough onto it.
Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. It’s a great workout for your arms!
Rest and Relax:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to roll out later.
Rolling Fun:
After resting, cut the dough into manageable pieces.
Roll each piece out with a rolling pin or use a pasta machine until it’s thin and smooth. Aim for a thickness of about 1-2 millimeters.
Cutting Shapes:
Cut the rolled-out dough into your desired pasta shapes. You can make fettuccine, tagliatelle, or even fun shapes with cookie cutters. Kids will love getting creative here!
Boiling Time:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add your fresh pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes until it’s al dente. Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta, so keep an eye on it.
Saucy Finish:
While the pasta cooks, prepare your favorite sauce. Whether it’s a classic marinara, creamy Alfredo, or a simple garlic and olive oil, fresh pasta pairs well with everything.
What are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients, put on your aprons, and let’s make some pasta-tastic memories. Buon appetito!
Let’s Keep It Reel!
Love a good chuckle? Check out these side-splitting homestead videos I've rounded up just for you!
When your goat out-grins you! 😂🐐
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When your plants drop you a note because you forgot their daily drink! 🌱💧 #SorryNotSorry
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Excited Silkie chicken: "Dad's home! Prepare for fluff overload at the front door!" 🐔
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