93. Feeling Isolated as a Special Needs Family? How Homesteading is the Answer to Building Community

Hey Mamas, If you've been wanting to cook healthy meals for your family, but you're tired of creating a weekly meal plan that you didn't stick to...again....then this episode is for YOU!  I want to share with you how I create healthy meals at home for my family, without feeling stressed out or overwhelmed with how to keep up with the task of cooking daily.   Ashley 

Hey Mamas, If you have a child with food aversions, I KNOW trying to feed them a balanced diet can be so stressful. I have been there, friend.   I know what it's like to stress over whether or not your child is going enough nutrients in their diet, planning out ways to encourage them to eat new foods...only to have the plan fail. And that's why I want to share this amazing tip with you that I stumbled upon by accident when it comes to growing a garden and encouraging our kids to try more foods (without stress.) These two topics don't sound like they should be related, but TRUST ME....they are!!  Ashley   

Hey, friends! Have you noticed your child struggles to focus? Does it feel like they constantly need to be moving and at times that can interfere with daily activities? I want to share 4 tips with you that I have found to be helpful in working WITH my children and the way their brains operate so that all of their needs are being met and they are able to focus more. Whether your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or not, these tips are going to offer you some ideas that you can start working on TODAY! Ashley 

Hey friends, If you have a child with SPD, you know the struggles that can come around mealtimes. It can be hard to find ways to encourage your children to try new foods without creating battles around the dinner table. I have found one EASY tip that has been helping my children to try more vegetables without any stress or pressure from me and I can't wait to share it with you today!  Do you have a favorite tip for encouraging your children to try new foods?  Ashley 

Hey friends, I know as a Mom who has children with disabilities it can be hard at times to feel connected and involved with others. If you've been longing for a community to support you on the parenting journey, but you haven't been sure HOW to find them, then this podcast episode is for you!  I am going to share with you why I think homesteading is a great avenue to building community and also shares some simple ideas on how you can start connecting with others in the homesteading community.  Ashley 

Hey friends,  If you're just getting started with your garden, you may think it is too early to begin planting, but there is likely plenty of things you can plant in March!  If you aren't sure where to get started, join me on the podcast where I will share what I am planting this month in my own garden. You will leave this episode feeling inspired to start planting!  Ashley 

Hey friends, As a neurodiverse family, we can often face criticism from others because our life may look different from those around us. Not only can this add additional stress to our already stressful life, but it can also be really emotionally draining.  Today on the podcast I want to share with you 5 questions I ask myself when dealing with criticism from others to process the criticism and move forward in a constructive way. How do you handle criticism from others when it comes to your family?  Ashley 

Hey friends, Let's chat today about a quick and effective method for starting an in-ground garden bed! If you have poor quality soil or limited space, this will still work for you!  Ashley 

Hey friends, Spring is almost here! Are you still trying to figure out what the best option will be for growing your garden this year? It can be overwhelming to decide between a container garden, raised bed gardens, or in-ground gardens, right? Today I want to share with you 6 reasons why you will love starting a raised bed garden. We will also talk the details of getting started...like what kind of wood to use and what do you even fill it with? Plus, I will share with you how we started our raised bed garden completely FREE!  Ashley  Tutorial for Filling a Raised Bed

Hey friends,  Have you been wanting to learn more about medicinal herbs? Maybe you're wanting some natural and ready-made options for your family that can help when you're struggling with anxiety, cold, flu, or even digestive issues.  Today I want to share with you 3 of the amazing medicinal herbs that I grow in my backyard. Not only are these herbs easy to grow, but they also can save you a lot of money when you choose to grow your own vs. buying dried herbs elsewhere. If you're wanting to grow your own herbal medicine cabinet this year, then join me for this episode!  Ashley