Welcome to the Frugal Living & Simple Pleasures section of BLeaves Farms, where we embrace the beauty of a life lived with intention and mindfulness. Here, we explore the art of living well on less, celebrating the joy found in simplicity. Discover practical tips for saving money, DIY projects that enhance your home, and the small, everyday pleasures that make life extraordinary. Whether it’s crafting homemade goods or savoring the quiet moments of life, this section is your guide to enriching your life while keeping things delightfully uncomplicated. Join us in celebrating the charm of frugal living and the fulfillment it brings!
Spending time in the garden, tending our plants, teaches us greater philosophical lessons about life. Humans and plants are surprisingly similar in how we process energy, rely on nutrients, and function at an atomic...
At BLeaves Farms, we believe in self-sufficiency and frugal living, but that doesn’t mean skimping on the well-being of our beloved animals. Recently, our little rescue dog, Maggie, reminded us just how important it...
There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, homemade mozzarella cheese. Whether you’re adding it to a farm-fresh Caprese salad, melting it over homemade pizza, or simply enjoying a slice with a drizzle of...
There’s something truly special about crafting a drink using fresh ingredients from the garden. Today, I felt inspired to create something unique starting with the treasures from our own grove and herb garden. We...
At Bleaves Farms, we have a lot of animals to care for, and keeping up with their health is a top priority. One big expense for dog owners is vaccinations, but did you know...
Life on a homestead or small farm is all about balance between hard work and rest, tradition and innovation, doing things by hand and knowing when to delegate. We wake up with the sun,...
Homesteading, DIY projects, and farm life can be incredibly rewarding, but let’s face it: it’s also a lot of hard work! Whether you’re tending to animals, fixing fences, or harvesting the fruits of your...
People always told me I was crazy for choosing to commute by bicycle. They couldn’t wrap their heads around why someone would opt for a slower, sweatier, and seemingly inconvenient way to get from...
There’s something truly special about simple pleasures on the farm–fresh air, the sound of animals, the scent of blooming citrus. But let me tell you about one modern luxury that has completely changed the...
Life has a way of stretching us thin. Between a demanding career, personal commitments, and the ever-growing to-do list at Bleaves Farms, I often find myself pulled in a dozen directions at once. Some...
When we started experiencing issues with coyotes threatening our animals, we knew we needed a powerful and reliable livestock guardian dog. Enter Bowser, our Karakachan, a rare and ancient breed known for its fierce...
In a world that moves faster every day, there’s something truly magical about slowing down, getting our hands in the soil, and savoring the simple pleasures of homegrown food. At BLeaves Farms, we embrace...
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, where every decision seems to revolve around convenience and cost, there exists a quiet oasis that promises a simpler, richer existence: your local library. With just a simple card, you open the door to a treasure trove of resources and experiences that can enrich your life in ways you might not have imagined.
