Radish Mama

11/14/2025

If someone asked me if I could move a mountain, I would say in complete confidence, “yes I can”. Just like eating an elephant, it’s one bite at a time. One shovel of dirt at a time. Nothing truly happens in life without careful consideration, some compassion, and a tenacity to keep you going.
I got to spend time with women in business last night who want to move mountains. I get the privilege of watching them grow, open up, and be so inspirational to other women around them. I was able to share my experiences and even some new things in the works. I was honored to have some ladies meet with me at the end and offer their help. That’s how a mountain gets moved faster. With many hands.
Happy Friday and Homestead on my friends!

11/10/2025

Being a parent is so hard. But it brings the kind of joy and love you never knew you needed. This sweet boy of mine, who is now a driver and is at least a foot taller than me, is making his way in life. He is much like his father so communicating isn’t always easy.
He recently had an option to choose a punishment for school. He chose to let me select punishment because he didn’t want to. I chose for him to write me an essay. It was centered around saying “I don’t know” .
This boy blew me away with his wisdom and deep words from his perspective. I often forget how easy communication comes to me, but in these moments of perspective I am firmly reminded that I am not all knowing. I don’t have an answer to everything.
I had a beautiful tear over the words he shared. This guy could write books faster than I ever could. And I appreciated all the authenticity he shared with us.
I guess the moral of the story here is, let them. Just simply let them. They will figure it out and they’ll impress you over and over again.

11/07/2025

Starting in January 2026 I am starting something new. A women’s gathering called “First Friday”. On the first Friday of each month The Homestead Cottage AZ will be open to women of all ages to come share, listen, engage, or simply reset and rest. This will be a potluck snack style community. And if you have nothing to bring, just bring the best of you that you can offer.
This is about support and connection. There are no age restrictions or anything to do with being a woman in business. This is truly about strengthening your tribe. Finding others who share your interests, values, thoughts, and those that challenge them in a space where it’s ok to disagree.
Each year I set a challenge for myself to be better not just for me, but for the wonderful community I belong to. I am a very proud woman. I am proud of the people I get to work with, proud of the strength I can draw from when I feel small. There is so much beauty in the differences we share and even more in the moments of joy when we get to share them peacefully. Starting date will be January 2nd.
First Friday will begin at 5:30pm and end by 9pm. There is no need to be on time or stay for the entire duration. Come and go as you please.

11/06/2025

I am in a season. A season of life where I get to be “wise” enough as life allows me to be. I am able to give and be present. I get to remember how hard the hustle is to make ends meet. I get to see my beautiful children grow into amazing people. I also have the beauty of being so available to all my family and friends. Of course it’s not perfect. But it is wonderful. I had such a fantastic day yesterday. I got to connect with friends and family I haven’t had the chance to in awhile. What a soul booster it was.
Don’t forget I will have some ready made meals for those in need this weekend. Oh and we have some new chicks hatched on the homestead because some kid didn’t check all the coops.
Be grateful for today, tell the people who you love just how much you love them. Every day is a gift.
Happy Thursday and homestead on my friends!

11/05/2025

Spent a lot of time getting orders done for the week! Still have some other tasks to get through but I’m on track so far. And that’s all I can really ask for.
By the end of yesterday I was kind of in a daze with how much I accomplished. Definitely a good thing but wowza, it has already been a pretty full week!
I will be cranking out some more lotions today, so if you have a request, please get it to me before 3pm!
Happy Wednesday and homestead on my friends!

11/04/2025

I will have some ready made meals this weekend for those in need. If you find yourself in a tough situation you do not need to comment. Simply send me a message and we will do our best to help. I know how hard it can be to go without and I don’t want anyone to feel like they’re not worthy of a healthy meal for themselves or their family.
I am making big batches of rice and beans this week and through the weekend. With some protein options I can spare. I hope everyone feels the goodness of community because I am seeing it left and right!
Happy Tuesday and homestead on my friends!

11/03/2025

Monday’s are my catch up day. Everything I didn’t get done over the weekend. Today’s adventures include removing some creosote bushes, moving lumber and brush, clean up some trees, and try not to break any bones.
The week is a busy one but I wouldn’t have it any other way!
If anyone needs anything I am always available early mornings or later in the evenings. I am looking forward to sharing what’s happening with all this hard work we’ve all been putting in.
I also have something brewing in the works (not literally) that I am eager to share as it’s been long overdue.
Happy Monday friends and homestead on!

11/01/2025

If you have pumpkins you need gone we are happy to take them! Must be bleach free, wax, free, paint free.
There are many benefits for all of our animals to eat pumpkins and what a perfect way to reduce waste while giving back to our herd.
Message for drop off, if you are close enough I can arrange a great pumpkin heist. However, many new micro farms have popped up in the last few years so if you are closer to another Farm I will put you in touch. Keeping true to my community first roots.
Happy Saturday and Homestead on my friends!

10/27/2025

10/23/2025

I have lots eggs right now!
Some Chard, rendered lard, and some new skincare products I will list.

Clean room spray
Some bars of various soaps
New bath salts
Stain bars for those pesky stains
A few tallow sun screens
New concrete planters

I will be working on tallow lotion’s tomorrow along with soap making.
Happy Thursday and homestead on my friends!

10/22/2025

Don’t forget about the photography workshop this weekend! There is still space to sign up.
Please see previous post. We will covering quite a bit!

10/21/2025

I know as a homesteader I talk a lot about myself and my family. You might be here for the animal pictures but this is also my tiny way to share the journal or the way I see life.
As a child of adoption I never felt like I fit in. I didn’t feel welcome and often times felt like a burden. So if you wonder why I always feel so compelled to give, well it’s most certainly because I wanted that village, for a very short time I had one. A group of friends in my neighborhood who never let me down.
When I got to finally meet and get to know my younger half siblings I was flattered to find that one was told “oh she’s a model, she’s too busy for you”. (And I most certainly am not.) Which couldn’t be farther from the truth. This is the photo taken from 2011. I have more smile lines, more wisdom strands of hair, more grit, and a hell of a lot more fight. But no, I am no model in the sense of runway. What I aim to model is how to continue to work hard, be kind, show up, and LOVE others above all.
It’s a magical thing to turn off your phone and be present. But it’s also magical to get back to it and check in on animals you have helped. Answer questions about life hardships, serve others when they may think no one is in their corner.
I am slowly learning how to lean into that myself. Today is going to be a hard day but luckily for me I was smart enough to ask for help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
I appreciate you all, Happy Tuesday and homestead on my friends!