How to Plan a Garden: A Beginner’s Guide to Layout, Design, and Self-Reliant Growing
Gardening is one of the most rewarding activities to experience. I mean, think about it. You plant this tiny seed with love and care, nurturing...
The Alaskan Mom’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness for Families
When you hear the word preparedness, it’s easy to picture extreme survival shows, giant storage rooms, or worst-case scenarios. But for most Alaska families, emergency...
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Muffins (From Scratch & Family-Approved)
When you think of enjoying cozy homemade pumpkin muffins, you are probably imagining it being Autumn. But what if I told you that this delicious...
Easy Spring Tea Blends You Should Have in your Home Apothecary
Each Spring brings with it a sense of freshness and renewal. After a long Winter, a boost of fresh air and sunshine feels glorious. But...
How to Start Seeds Indoors for Your Garden
When planning a garden, one of the first decisions you'll make will be whether or not to start your own seeds. This choice is critical...
The Best Flaky Homemade Biscuits from Scratch
If you are tired of trying to produce biscuits with the perfect flaky, butter layers, then look no further than this homemade biscuits from scratch...
10 Simple Homestead Skills Every Beginner Must Learn First
There is a very wonderful movement happening in the world today where many folks are reclaiming their roots and diving into the world of homestead...
How to Make an Herbal First Aid Balm
There is something deeply empowering about knowing you can care for your family with your own two hands. Creating your own herbal first aid balm...
How to Create a Simple Life with Intention
What do you think of when you envision a simple life? For me, it is slow days spent doing creative work, time with my children...
The Start of Our Alaskan Homestead Journey
Hello my friends and welcome back to the next chapter of Borealis Mom. I've been quiet over this past year, but have been hard at...