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Master Self-Compassion + Essential Must-Haves + Dive Into Homemade Guac 'n' Roll! 🌱🤗🥑
Which garden produce do you find most useful? 🥕
Cedie Omaña
May 22, 2024
Which garden produce do you find most useful? 🥕 |
In Today's Edition:
Homestead Tip 🌱
Poll Results From Last Sunday! 📊
Personal Development: Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance 🤗
A Steady Family: Encouraging Healthy Risk-Taking 😉
The Steady Home’s Guide to Cooking From Scratch: Guac 'n' Roll with Homemade Guacamole 🥑
Brought To You By:
The #1 Guide to Achieving Self-Sufficiency at Home!
Guess what's back? Ron and Johanna's book that teaches you how to make your house super cool and useful!
The Self-Sufficient Backyard Book shows you awesome stuff like building a warm greenhouse that works all year and growing your own food right in your basement.
Want chickens? They'll show you how to make a tiny chicken house. Need water? Learn how to catch rainwater. There's even a trick for getting hot water from a stove!
If you want to do cool projects and be more independent at home, this book is perfect for you!
Homestead Tip of the Day:
Start your own compost bin to transform kitchen scraps and yard waste into a treasure for your garden! Composting cuts down on landfill waste and enriches your soil with essential nutrients, enhancing soil structure and plant health. You can compost items like fruit peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and yard trimmings.
Poll Results From Last Sunday! 📊
What's your main goal for your homestead this year? 📌
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Start a new type of livestock (1)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Expand the garden (16)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Improve sustainability (solar power, water recycling, etc.) (4)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Increase production (more products to sell/share) (4)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Build or upgrade infrastructure (barns, greenhouses, fences) (2)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Develop a new product line (herbal remedies, crafts, etc.) (3)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Focus on community building (events, tours, classes) (0)
30 Votes
via @beehiiv polls
Get excited for fun polls in our next newsletters! Your input sparks our creativity and keeps things lively! 🎉
Personal Development
Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance 🤗
Learning about self-compassion and self-acceptance is like discovering the secret level in a video game that makes everything more fun.
Let's break it down with some cool tips and tricks to help you become super kind to yourself. After all, being your own cheerleader is no small feat!
Mind Your Mind: Mindfulness is like being the boss of your brain. It means paying attention to your thoughts and feelings without putting a "good" or "bad" sticker on them.
Chat Sweet: Listen to how you talk to yourself. Is it like chatting with a friend or like a grumpy troll? Try to be more like a buddy who's always got your back.
Pen Pal to Yourself: Write a letter to yourself as if you were your own best friend. It might sound a bit wacky, but it's a cool way to remind yourself that you're pretty awesome.
Celebrate the Little Stuff: Celebrating small wins helps you see that you're doing a great job more often than you think.
Be Real: Set goals that are like picking the right-sized backpack. Not too heavy, not too light—just right for what you can carry without feeling like you're climbing a mountain.
Forgive and Forget: Messed up? No biggie. Forgive yourself, learn what you can, and move on.
Ask for Help: If you're feeling really puzzled, note that it's okay to ask for hints. Asking for help shows you're smart enough to know when you need a hand.
Check-in Time: Take a moment every now and then to ask yourself, "How's it going?"
Treat Your Body Right: Loving yourself means taking care of your body, too. Eat snacks that make you feel good, walk outside, and get plenty of sleep!
Learning to be kind to yourself is one of the coolest skills you can have. It makes you happier and helps you bounce back from tough times faster.
From The Steady Home Gang
Spread the Steady Love 💚
Got a friend who's inseparable from their plants? 🌱 Bring them over to The Steady Home crew!
Let’s share stories, exchange seeds, and turn our gardens into neighborhood showstoppers! Here, every gardener gets a high-five from Mother Nature every morning! 🏡✨
A Steady Family
Encouraging Healthy Risk-Taking 😉
Encouraging your family to take healthy risks is kind of like teaching them to ride a bike. At first, it's all wobbly and uncertain, but with a bit of practice and a lot of cheering, they're off riding like there's no tomorrow!
Here's how you can be the wind beneath their wings while making sure they don't fly too close to the sun!
What's a Healthy Risk?: A healthy risk is something that stretches your comfort zone but isn't dangerous.
Establish Safety Nets: Just like in any sport, safety comes first. Set clear family guidelines on what's considered a safe adventure and what's off-limits.
Encourage Small Steps: Growth doesn't happen overnight. Encourage your family to start with small challenges and gradually take on bigger ones.
Celebrate All Efforts: Applaud both successes and noble attempts. Whether a family member lands a new role in a play or comes up short, cheer their courage.
Be Role Models: Show your kids how it's done. Share your own stories of taking risks and the lessons learned. This can inspire everyone to embrace challenges with a positive spirit.
Support and Encourage: Provide a supportive backdrop for each family member's ventures. Discuss what's making them nervous and help brainstorm solutions or strategies. Being there for each other is what makes your family team unbeatable.
Practice Decision-Making: Teach your kids how to evaluate risks and rewards. Discuss potential outcomes and help them think through their decisions.
Learn from Experience: Allow kids to experience the consequences of their decisions where safe. This real-world feedback is invaluable and helps them refine their judgment and decision-making skills.
Inspire with Stories: Use examples of well-known risk-takers who made a difference by stepping out of their comfort zones. These stories can be from history, sports, or even your own family's past.
With a little nudge from you, your family will learn that the biggest risks often lead to the greatest rewards!
The Steady Home’s Giggle Chamber
What do you call a pig who knows karate?
Pork chop! 🥋
The Steady Home’s Guide to Cooking From Scratch
Guac 'n' Roll with Homemade Guacamole 🥑
Project Overview: Making guacamole is like throwing a party in a bowl—mixing avocados, lime, and a bunch of fun buddies together for a tasty treat. Here's how you can create this magical snack and have a smashing good time!
What You'll Need:
Avocados (the main squeeze)
Lime juice (for a zesty zing)
Salt (just a pinch!)
Garlic (the flavor ninja)
Onion (for a crunchy kick)
Tomatoes (for a splash of color)
Cilantro (the leafy wizard)
A bowl (your party bowl)
A fork or potato masher (your magic masher)
Steps to Make Your Guacamole:
Avocado Action: Slice those avocados in half, yank out the pits (watch out, as they're slippery!), and scoop the green goodness into your bowl.
Mash-up Time: Grab your fork or masher and get mashing! You want it creamy but with tiny chunks, like little green treasures hidden in smooth seas.
Sprinkle the Magic: Squeeze that lime for all it's worth, add a whisper of salt, and toss in the minced garlic. Stir it all together, and watch the flavors come alive!
Add Some Crunch: Chop the onion and tomato into tiny bits and mix them in. Every scoop will now have a surprise crunch and burst of juiciness.
Cilantro Sprinkle: Chop up some cilantro and sprinkle it like fairy dust over your guac. It's the secret spell to make it extra special.
Taste and Twist: Dip a chip in and give it a taste. Need more zing? Squeeze another lime! More sparkle? A bit more salt!
Fun Tips for a Guac-tastic Family Day:
Pick Your Potion: Let everyone choose an ingredient to prepare. It's like assigning roles in a magical quest.
Shake It Up: Turn up some tunes and shake, rattle, and roll while you make your guacamole. Kitchen dance-offs are totally encouraged!
Dish It Out Cool: Serve your guacamole in colorful dishes, or set up a DIY guac station where everyone can add their favorite toppings.
Chat and Chew: Share fun avocado facts while you munch—did you know avocados are actually berries?
Let’s Keep It Reel!
Enjoy a good laugh? Here are some hilarious farm stories I've gathered just for you! 😂
When your farm dog turns zoomies into a full-time job! 🤣
@caseyyn The boys just living his best life🤷🏼♀️😂 #fyp #BIGASYOOX #SimsSelves #funny #farmdog #agriculture #farmlife #viral #dogsofttiktok #foryoupage
Picture this: You add a pond to your backyard and suddenly, it's BearBnB! 🐻
@stresslesstravel1 #bear #pond #animal #viral #fy #for #foryou #foryoupage #garden #funny #fyp
Check out this hilarious chicken shouting "Kelly!" 😆
@stevenbason Kelly where are you Percey is looking for you. #kelly #kel #kell #kelley #kellie #kelli #kellyclarkson #chickens #rooster #funnyanimals ... See more
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