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Welcome to Explore Backyard Homesteading …
Explore Backyard Homesteading ~
a place where a coordinated collection of printed homestead and nature-based educational publications,
along with related learning resources,
come together for families, educators, and homeschoolers.
Step into my Homesteading World …
A place where books spin tales of growth, the simplicity of feathered friends dances with nature’s richness, and discovering homestead plants deepens our connection to the Earth.
In this space, you’ll find books for the spirit, for young explorers,
and a bright guiding light named Sunny Stella™ ~
a curious 11-year-old who began as a simple doodle and
now leads children on wondrous homesteading adventures.
I invite you not just into my world online,
but also into my writings ~
where everyday moments become opportunities for
learning, adventure, and spiritual growth.
Discover My World of Books
Flock of Quackers
“Flock of Quackers: A Prayer With Every Step” isn’t just a book; it’s a spiritual journey, filled with stories, prayers, and reflections that inspire faith and environmental stewardship. Check it out ~ Addah, Oakie, and Hazey are waiting for you!
Backyard Homestead Adventures
Backyard Homestead Adventures
aims to spark curiosity and ignite the minds of middle-school readers through nature-based adventures. Young explorers are given opportunities to learn about sustainability and the joy of exploration through nature’s classroom. Join Sunny Stella and Friends on an adventure today!
NEW RELEASE!
The second edition of Backyard Homestead Adventures: Companion Workbook, featuring the GROW Anywhere SystemTM ~ an educational framework designed to support nature-based learning and homesteading in everyday environments, regardless of space or resources.
Perfect for parents and teachers, this engaging resource will be filled with over 50 hands-on activities and thought-provoking discussion questions designed to nurture curiosity and foster a love for nature in middle-schoolers.
Flock of Quackers Testimonials
“This book was hard to put down. I read it cover to cover in a few hours. I feel like I experienced what it is like to raise ducks with out actually having to get my own ducks! Loved all the photos! Found the practical tips on taking care of ducks and rejuvenating toxic soil informative and interesting. I admit my favorite part of this book is not what I learned about ducks. My favorite part is the author’s personal story of resilience and healing. I won’t spoil the book–but it is clear the author lives life one prayer at a time and she depends on God’s help and strength to navigate the details of her daily living–including raising ducks. I felt so inspired and uplifted by this book I’m buying five more to give as gifts.” Sarah
“Flock of Quackers’ leaves “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” in the Dust! What a treat! Your book arrived yesterday. “Flock of Quackers” is an authentic report of daily life being lived in the presence of God, a kind of silent working. Susan Shining-Star has more than enough mind-sense reasons to cut and run from the life of cards she has been dealt. She chooses everyday moment-to-moment gratitude as her response. More than once reading this book written with true sincerity brought tears to my eyes. In the end, it brought great peace. If the answer that comes from prayer is outside the box, it is because God is outside of the box you built. Read this book and be open to the wonder that comes in prayer. What will be the answer that comes? What will be your “GET DUCKS!”?
(And by the way, an actual useful How-To Book on caring for ducks and asking for help when you need it.” D. Dawdy
Backyard Homestead Adventures Testimonials
“I’d love to see this in every school library and children’s section of book shops.” – Dai Sedella Lockwood, author of The Way of the Soul Catcher.
“It is a very educational book for children in the elementary school/middle school level.” – Sandra Carrera, retired Special Education Teacher
“I recently discovered Backyard Homestead Adventures, and I was charmed by its delightful portrayal of farm and country life through the adventures of Sunny Stella. This engaging story offers young readers a glimpse into the wonders of homesteading, animals, and outdoor exploration—perfect for children who love stories about nature and rural life. Backyard Homestead Adventures is a wonderful addition to the library of any young reader who enjoys discovering life’s simple joys.” – Richard Evans, Amazon Kindle Network
Homestead Affiliate Shop
Explore this shopping hub for links to some of my favorite Homestead picks, sorted into three simple categories to make your shopping a breeze:
- Exclusive Product Line,
- Homestead Durables,
- Treats & Supplements,and
- Books!
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This book is from 1924. Education has changed a lot over the past 100 years. Read it for free. Link in comments
This textbook for 8th Graders is more insightful than anything I’ve read in years. It’s almost painful to read, honestly. How far we have fallen. There is so much that has been taken from us. Is this what education used to be? I’ll be sitting on this for a long time.
It hurts.
Join me on this wonderful journey and let’s cultivate a life that’s not only sustainable but also spiritually enriching.
