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Welcome to Explore Backyard Homesteading …
Home of:
The Sunny Stella™ World ~
where stories, nature-connected learning, curiosity, and real-world exploration come together for families, educators, homeschoolers, and curious learners.
Sunny Stella™ continues to grow through practical
backyard homesteading Q & A topics,
story-inspired learning, and real-world experiences.
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.
Backyard Homesteading Q & A Resource Page
Discover My World of Books
Flock of Quackers
A journey of Faith, Healing and Stewardship that later inspired the Sunny Stella™ Book Series
An adult memoir of recovery, resilience, and real-life transformation following a traumatic brain injury.
What happens when two prayers receive one unexpected answer?
“Get Ducks.”
What began as a simple answer became a life-changing journey of healing, faith, and restoration.
Check it out ~ Addah, Oakie, and Hazey are waiting for you!
Backyard Homestead Adventures: Storybook 1
Storybook 1 is part of the Sunny Stella™ Book Series ~ a fictional collection of stand-alone adventures for middle-grade readers who love nature, animals, and outdoor discovery.
This collection is designed to inspire curiosity, exploration, and a deeper connection to the world around us.
Backyard Homestead Adventures
Step into a world of curiosity, observation, and backyard discovery.
Backyard Homestead Adventures: Workbook 1
What if meaningful learning didn’t require a classroom ~ but could begin anywhere you are?
Backyard Homestead Adventures: Workbook 1 is part of the Sunny Stella™ Book Series ~ a printed educational workbook that provides a natural next step beyond the storybook ~ designed for teachers, parents, and other adults working with middle-grade learners (ages 8–12).
It features 50+ guided science, nature, and homeschool learning activities and discussion prompts. These are designed to encourage awareness, critical thinking, and real-world understanding.
Designed for shared exploration, this companion workbook is well-suited for classroom use, homeschooling, or home learning environments.
Backyard Homestead Adventures
Companion Workbook
(Second Edition)
Start where you are, use what you have, and discover how learning can grow in any space.
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
Shop
Explore this shopping hub for links to some of my favorite Homestead picks, sorted into four simple categories to make your shopping a breeze:
- Exclusive Product Line,
- Homestead Durables,
- Treats & Supplements,and
- Books!
Meet Sunny Stella
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Join me on this wonderful journey and let’s cultivate a life that’s not only sustainable but also spiritually enriching
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