Old fashioned on purpose

I've been ruminating lately about why it's so important for everyone to try and live an Old-fashioned on Purpose lifestyle. Here's the questions I asked myself and my journey to learning how to cultivate a slower and more joyful life.

I was a bored, pregnant newlywed 40 miles from civilization with not enough money to drive to activities in town. That’s how it all started. Not the most epic beginning to this story, I know… Basically, the garden and kitchen projects gave me a way to pass the time without feeling like a total loser. […]

How do we create a simple, old fashioned life at home? These uncertain times and finding ourselves at home more make the routines of the past very appealing.

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In my introduction to this series, How to Live a More Old-Fashioned Life, I explained the heart of the matter. We need to find balance in our lives. Doing so means pulling back from the internet and learning to live a more old-fashioned life. So to continue on from there, in this post I am sharing specific ideas to implement more old-fashioned homemaking in your life.

In our fast-paced world, learning the old-fashioned skills of our ancestors can lead to a fulfilling life. What I learned from my great-grandmother’s self-sufficient lifestyle has enriched my life. These practices, passed down through generations, anchor me to my roots. I'll share 20 enduring old-fashioned life skills that have shaped my life and could simplify and enrich yours, too. #OldFashionedSkills #OldFashionedSkillstoLearn #OldFashionedLifeSkills

Learn to embrace these 9 old-fashioned homemaking skills that offer a pathway to a more intentional, sustainable, and fulfilling life today.

First and foremost, let me ease your concerns. I’m not here to give you a recipe a special morning beverage made from compost. Today you’re going to learn about a special fertilizer that is sure to produce miracles in your garden. You’ll learn the difference between aerated and ...

Homemaking is an infinitely valuable vocation and today I'm showing you how to save money by being an old-fashioned frugal homemaker.

These old fashioned housekeeping tips from Grandma provide simple solutions for cleaning, time management, and more!