Half-Assed Homestead

09/07/2026

My little herbal apothecary is growing by the day. It’s (literally) *wild* the medicine you can find just by walking around. I have all sorts of leaves and flowers dehydrated for storage, oils infusing, and tinctures steeping.

I had so many sad feelings about forgoing a veggie garden this year, but now I’m incredibly grateful as it allowed me the time to slow down, be with my babies, and forage instead.

I work in veterinary medicine, so I understand and support science in healthcare. But, I also know and have experienced the power of herbal remedies. Two things can be true at the same time, and I’d rather have the option to reach for something natural first.
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Mullein, yarrow, goldenrod, dandelion, calendula, plantain, walnut, comfrey. It’s everywhere you look once you start looking. 🧚‍♀️

09/06/2026

Hey guys.

In this journey of turning my hobbies into more of a business, Lauren Jarnac (owner of Happy Fizz) was one of the first supporters I had. A local small business owner, she reached out to collaborate and we quickly became pals. Since then, we yap about life, our babies, and go to many markets together as vendors.

Her husband has a long road to recovery after a dirt bike accident and they have two beautiful little girls to care for. To top it off, their wedding is supposed to be one week away. 🙁

Their current life has been uprooted and it’s time for the villagers to step up to do whatever we can to keep them planted.

Please consider lifting them up in any way you can. Any little bit helps alleviate a bit of the burden so that they can focus on their family and Jake’s recovery.

Hey there! I’m Amanda, just a vendor neighbor turned life friend. I have crea… Amanda Moutoux needs your support for Rally Around Jake, Lauren & Their Girls

09/02/2026

Nothing quite beats French Toast made with homemade sourdough you made the day before, eggs from your own chickens, and ceylon cinnamon. Cooked on cast iron and served with maple syrup from your in-laws farm.

If you know you know…however…

I will probably get Taco Bell on my lunch break at work today.

I will not let the crunchy consume my entire life.

B a l a n c e Is Key. 😘

09/01/2026

It’s about to be a BUSY month for us.
Things for our customers to look forward to:

•The inside of our farm stand reopening (date TBD)
•Multiple vendor events
•Our second batch of meat chickens (available for pre-order now)
•Pumpkins!
•…and a super special event—stay tuned🤎

08/24/2026

Now THAT’S a pumpkin patch 🎃
Cheers to my hubby for picking weeds during his “free time”. 🧡

Summertime is coming to an end. Harvest time is creeping in. Meanwhile, now that I’m out of the newborn trenches I’m debating planting some fall crops since I missed out on the spring & summer crops. Is anybody else getting the impulse to throw some seeds in the dirt? 🥦🥬🫜

08/22/2026

Pretty freaking dope that the first time I ever decided to sell any of my sourdough I sold out almost immediately lol.

It was a TON of planning and work just to bring a handful of sandwich loaves and rustic boules. I am TIRED and I give regular sourdough vendors and bakers a hugeeee round of applause for doing markets. I don’t think I will routinely do bread but maybe I’ll occasionally throw some in the farm stand.

If you snagged some of my bread today, please let me know what you think 💜

Thank you to Katz & Melissa for organizing a wonderful Imlay City Jr. Spartans event!

Between being up late prepping dough, my baby not sleeping, and being up early baking bread, this mama is going to bed *immediately*. Goodnight!!

08/21/2026

I’m all set up at Imlay City Jr. Spartans Draft Night! I’ll be here until 9pm! I have a small offering of sourdough with me tonight as well but it’s going fast! 🍞

08/21/2026

I’m super excited to support this event tonight as a vendor! As an Imlay City alumni, the schools there will always hold a special place in my heart. Come support their awesome Junior football program💙💛

08/19/2026

The baking kick continues. This time, sourdough sandwich bread. I am setting up as a vendor Friday evening at Imlay City Jr. Spartans Draft Night. I don’t normally bring baked goods with me to markets & shows, so my question is…do I bring a few loaves with me Friday? 🤔