Life in the North has a way of teaching you what really matters. Here, seasons shape our days. Winter asks us to slow down. Summer reminds us to prepare. Home isn’t just a place we live — it’s the center of everything. Borealis Mom was created as a space for families who are drawn to […]

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Welcome! If you’re interested in building a simple, home-centered life through homesteading, you’re in the right place. The Borealis Mom newsletter is where I share practical ideas for northern homesteading, gardening, food preservation, nourishing recipes, and slow living. My goal is to help families rediscover the skills that make home life more capable, meaningful, and […]

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6 Inspiring Reasons to Adventure With Your Kids

Before we go into the why, we should first discuss what exactly an “adventure” truly is. There are a slough of activities that can be labeled as such. The most common in our days are “micro-adventures,” or little bits and pieces of adventure that can be found in areas as common as in our home […]

5 Reasons Moving To Alaska Was The Best Decision

You should never go to Alaska as a young man because you’ll never be satisfied with any other place as long as you live. John muir It has been two years since moving to Alaska and welcoming our new home. It’s a place that never grows old or stale. I remember driving through town for […]

5 Important Reasons Play is a Cornerstone of Learning

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning Fred Rogers It is no secret that playing is an essential part of childhood. From the moment my kids are awake, it is time to play. My oldest is just now reaching a point where […]