Stress-Busting Strategies + Family Milestones + a DIY Garden Bed Guide! 🌱

In Today's Edition:

1. Homestead Tip 🌱

2. Poll Results From Last Wednesday! 📊

3. Personal Development: Cool Tips to Chill Out Your Stress 💛

4. A Steady Family: Celebrating Milestones 🎊

5. DIY with The Steady Home: Build a Raised Garden Bed 🌼

Poll Results From Last Wednesday! 📊

What's your go-to source for homesteading inspiration? 🤗

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Books and magazines (21)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Online forums and communities (25)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ YouTube channels and vlogs (23)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Homesteading workshops and events (11)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Family and friends who homestead (10)

90 Votes

via @beehiiv polls

As you can see, online forums and communities top the list with 25 votes, proving that the collective knowledge and interaction found online are highly valued!

Don't miss our polls in the upcoming newsletters! Your voice matters in shaping our future content! 🗣️

Personal Development

Cool Tips to Chill Out Your Stress 💛

Feeling like a stress monster is on your back? Don't worry, as we've got some chill tips to help you kick stress to the curb and bring on the calm.

• Take deep breaths: If you feel stress creeping in, try some deep breaths to blow those worries away. Breathe in slowly through your nose, hold it like it's a secret, and then let it out through your mouth like you're blowing out birthday candles.

• Write it down: Got a tornado of thoughts swirling in your head? Grab a journal and write them down to clear the storm. It's like having a chat with your diary!

• Do what you love: Jump into hobbies like you're diving into a pool on a hot day. Whether it's doodling, dancing, or digging in the garden, doing fun stuff can make stress take a back seat.

• Move your body: Shake up your body to shake off stress. Dance like nobody's watching, or just go for a stroll. Moving around can make you feel like you're on top of the world.

• Sleep like a log: Charging your body with a good night's sleep can make you ready to take on the world. Aim for plenty of zzz's to keep the grumpy, stress-monster away.

• Hang with your crew: Hanging out with friends and family isn't just fun—it's a great way to let off steam. Sharing your feelings can make your worries feel a lot lighter.

• Learn to say no: If your plate is piling up like a mountain, it's okay to pass on some things. Saying no sometimes means saying yes to less stress.

Remember, it's not about having no stress at all but about not letting it boss you around. So let's get started and show stress who's the real boss!

From The Steady Home Gang

Spread the Steady Love 💚

Know someone who's into the homestead life? 🌿 Invite them to join The Steady Home community!

Spread the inspiration and let's thrive together! Every homesteader deserves a great start to their day! 🏡✨

A Steady Family

Celebrating Milestones 🎊

Celebrating big moments in our family, like when someone has a birthday or graduates, is super important. It's like throwing a party for all the cool things we do, kind of like how the family in Modern Family always comes together to celebrate.

• Start a family tradition: Think about having a special way to celebrate certain events, like going out for ice cream after a school award or a big pancake breakfast for good grades, just like the Dunphys might do.

• Make it personal: Tailor the celebration to what the person loves. If they love music, maybe tickets to a concert. If they like sports, perhaps a new basketball. Making the party about what they love makes it extra special.

• Take lots of photos: Don't forget to snap lots of pictures or make a video. It's like creating your own family show that you can watch over and over, seeing all the fun you had together.

• Thoughtful gifts: Give gifts that mean something and will be remembered. Like a diary for someone who loves writing or a special comic book for a superhero fan.

• Get everyone involved: Make sure everyone in the family helps out. Someone can hang decorations, someone else can help with snacks, and someone might make a playlist of favorite songs. It's a team effort, just like how everyone in Modern Family pitches in.

• Say why you're proud: At the party, take a moment to tell them why you're proud of what they've done. Hearing "Great job!" or "We're so proud of you!" can make someone feel really special.

Celebrating these important times helps us all feel closer and more like a team. Plus, it's super fun to plan and enjoy parties for all the awesome things we achieve. Let's keep cheering each other on, just like our favorite TV families do!

The Steady Home’s Giggle Chamber

Why did the homesteader bring a ladder to the orchard?

Because they heard the apple trees needed a little "pick-me-up"!

DIY with The Steady Home! 🔨

Build a Raised Garden Bed 🌼

Project Overview: Building a raised garden bed is a perfect project for families who want to spend time outdoors and learn about gardening. It's like putting together a big outdoor puzzle where everyone can help out.

Let's dig into how you can make a garden bed that's perfect for growing veggies and herbs right in your own backyard!

What You'll Need:

• Wood: Cedar or redwood are great because they last a long time outside.

• Screws: Get some sturdy screws to hold the wood together.

• Soil: Pick up some gardening soil that's good for growing plants.

• Tools: You'll need a saw (for adults to use), a drill, a screwdriver, and a tape measure.

Steps to Make Your Garden Bed:

1. Choose a spot: Find a nice spot in your yard where your plants will get plenty of sunlight.

2. Measure and cut: With an adult's help, measure and cut the wood to make the sides of your garden bed. You might make it as big as 4 feet by 8 feet.

3. Screw it together: Use the drill and screws to connect the pieces of wood at the corners, making a big rectangle.

4. Prepare the ground: Clear away any grass or stones where the bed will go. Make sure the ground is flat.

5. Set down Your frame: Place your wooden frame on the cleared spot.

6. Fill with soil: Shovel soil into the frame until it's almost full. Make sure it's nice and level.

7. Plant seeds or seedlings: Choose some vegetables or herbs you'd like to grow and plant them in the soil.

Fun Tips for Family Gardening:

• Everyone helps: Kids can help with measuring, filling the bed with soil, and planting seeds. Everyone gets to do something!

• Decorate the bed: Get creative by painting the outside of the bed with garden themes like vegetables, flowers, or bugs.

• Pick what you plant: Sit down as a family and choose what plants you want to grow. Maybe everyone picks one favorite vegetable!

• Make it a garden day: Spend a day each week taking care of your garden together. It's a fun way to see how your plants are growing.

Building a raised garden bed together teaches teamwork and gives you a special place to watch your plants grow. Further, you'll all feel proud when it's time to eat the yummy veggies you've grown together.

So, grab your gardening gloves and get started!

Let’s Keep It Reel!

Seen any funny moments on the farm? Here are a few I've gathered for you to enjoy!

1. Watch out for the carrot's big leaf—it's not all it's cracked up to be! Check out this vid to see why. 😄🥕 #DontLeafItToChance

   @readersdigest

   Just when you think you've got a good one!..#gardening#garden#carrots#harvest#funny

2. Oops! Thought "planting a money tree" was literal? 😂

   @heimsothfarm

   #farmer #gardener #gardentok #gardenhumor #gardenjokes #funny #foryou #earthday #foodforest #planting #planttrees #sustainableagriculture

3. Got a towering pile of pots you just can't let go of? 🏰😂

   @vivaidallerive

   🤙 Yeah, that’s the one 😂 #plants #plantsoftiktok #gardening #funnyvideos #viral #garden

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