Building a slower, more self-sufficient life. One skill at a time.
Follow along as we learn to grow, preserve, make, build and create a more intentional life for our family.
Welcome to Ember & Oak Homestead
Ember & Oak Homestead is about building a more intentional, self-sufficient life from the ground up. From growing and preserving food to learning traditional skills, tackling DIY projects and dreaming up our future homestead, this is a place for making a little more and buying a little less, wherever you’re starting from.
“Make your waiting room your classroom”
Jessica Sowards
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Garden
Growing food, flowers & a more productive garden.
Homesteading
Skills, animals, projects & journey toward greater self-sufficiency.
From the Kitchen
Scratch cooking, baking, preserving & making the harvest last.
DIY & Simple Living
Practical Projects and simple ways to make home a little more intentional.
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Building a slower, more self-sufficient life. One skill at a time. Follow along as we learn to grow, preserve, make, build and create a more intentional life for our family. Welcome to Ember & Oak Homestead Ember & Oak Homestead is about building a more intentional, self-sufficient life from the ground up. From growing and…