Recalling your past accomplishments is an important first step during the job search process. These stories are the proof you need to show future employers. If you are just starting your job search, recalling your past accomplishments is a great way to identify your strengths and...

Our Christmas LEGO Challenge for this week: Build a snowman! Play LEGO along with us!

Today’s LEGO challenge is to build a Christmas tree. I actually had the kids do this challenge last week since we are busy this week with an early Christmas vacation. […]

Those of you who love Legoland as much as we do might already know this, but I thought I should blog about it. Star Wars Miniland is a place we […]

A few years ago, we subscribed to LEGO Booster Bricks but we weren’t able to keep subscribing because of the cost. I would consider subscribing again, once I think we […]

Pictures of what we received in our Booster Bricks Mega Mystery Box. We wished there had been more variety to the pieces, but still will be a good addition to our LEGO collection. I would not buy this particular deal again though.

We have done this LEGO challenge before, but it was way back in 2016. That was back when the kids were kind of young to do anything too complicated. If you want to see the difference in LEGO Monster builds, be sure to click the link to the old post!

If you have been following any gaming news for the past few months, chances are you've heard of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. With everybody stuck at home due to the quarantine, New Horizons provides the perfect way to socialize with friends and family, along with just being plain fun.

A post about two of my hobbies: the weather and astronomy! Both are a good fit for The Geek Homestead. Taking pictures of lightning and a comet is not an easy thing, but let's give it a try anyway!

The Geek Homestead visits The Thing in Benson, Arizona. Was it amazing? Not to everyone! Was it fun? Yes, even though we didn't get everyone ice cream afterwards.

The Electrochemistry Lab is ideal for your older students to do while younger ones watch. Make sure there is still an adult present to supervise though!

I’ve been interested in “cleaning up” my skincare regimen for a while now, but the options felt so overwhelming. When Beekman 1802 reached out about trying their clean goat milk skincare products, it came at the perfect time. #beekman1802 #ad Simple living When Ben and I decided to start a...

Holy moly, this past week + of moving has been ROUGH. Now that we’re getting settled, it’s time to share an update about our move and moving a homestead. Moving a homestead If you’re just checking in for the first time in a while, then you can catch all of the details about why we chose to...

Are you thinking about starting a homestead, but something is holding you back? Homesteading for beginners can feel overwhelming, so I’m sharing tips for starting a homestead to set you up for success! Photo cred: Red Maple Photography Homesteading for beginners & tips for starting a homestead...

Wondering what to get your homesteader this year for the holidays? I’m sharing my favorite homesteading items in my Homestead Holiday Gift Guide below. Photo Cred: Red Maple Photography Homestead Holiday Gift Guide I’m not quite sure how it’s already December, but the holiday season is...

I wasn’t originally planning to share two holiday gift guides on the blog this year. My first gift guide included farm gadgets, warm weather essentials, kitchen favorites, and farm-themed toys. What else could you possible need in a gift guide?! But then it hit me while doing early morning farm...

Looking for some last minute holiday gifts kids can make? I’m sharing my favorite DIY garden inspired gifts from kids in this post. These gifts are simple, affordable, and a perfect way to involve your little ones in gift giving. Gifts kids can make Ever since having kids, I’ve been wanting...

Have you been hearing the phrase “modern homesteading”’popping up lately, but you aren’t sure what it means? I’m sharing what it truly means to be a modern homesteader in this post. Photo cred: Red Maple Photography Modern Homesteading If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram lately, then...

Last year I did a series of posts on camping … and then the season ended. It’s a shame we only go camping a couple times a year! If you missed reading those posts, they can be found here: What to pack for a camping trip – General supplies, Cooking, and Other items to consider. […]

So much has happened in the last couple months. We went camping at the beginning of August like we do every year. This year it was a time of joyous celebration for seeing friends we don’t see often enough – and a few we haven’t seen for years. But sadly, it was also when my […]